How To Attach A Driftwood Hanger To A Wall Weaving

Recently, I decided to experiment with the types of dowels I use for hanging my wall weavings. I normally choose smooth wooden dowels for their modern, minimal look, but decided to start incorporating the raw beauty of driftwood a bit more. What I’ve discovered is that using driftwood, however, requires a bit more work. While smooth dowels are easy to add to a weaving – just slip through the loops at the top and you’re done – driftwood is a bit trickier. Because of their uneven, sometimes gnarly bits, slipping driftwood through the top loops of a finished weaving causes each loop to sit at different heights, thus creating a wobbly hanging. But there is a way around that! Today, I’ll be showing you how to attach a driftwood hanger to a wall weaving so that it hangs evenly every time.

How To Attach A Driftwood Hanger To A Wall Weaving

Before you begin, be sure to secure each loop along the top of your weaving by tying an overhand knot close to the top edge.

Optional: 

For this particular weaving, I chose not to attach all the top loops. Instead, for a different kind of look, I decided to weave 4 of the loops into the back of the weave before attaching the driftwood.

This part is entirely optional.

This left me with three clusters of three loops to attach to my driftwood hanger.

Starting Knot:

Before attaching the driftwood, you will need to create a starting knot to secure along the top of the weaving.

1.  Thread a needle with the same cotton yarn used to create your warp.

2.  Weave the yarn into the back of the weaving, starting on the far right side, pushing the needle upwards.

3.  Continue pulling the yarn up, stopping short of pulling it completely out by leaving a small tail in the back.

4.  Now, taking the same needle, feed it under the first knot of the first loop.

5.  As you pull the needle toward you, a small loop will form. Feed the needle back through that loop.

6.  Pull until a small knot is formed. This will create your ‘starter knot.’

NOTE: Don’t snip off this yarn just yet! 

Attach Driftwood:

Position the driftwood by laying it on top of the loops. Once you are satisfied with the positioning of it, follow these next steps:

1.  Push the tip of the needle through the first loop.

2.  Pull until taut.

3.  Push the needle under the second knot along the top of the weaving. Pull the yarn until taut.

4.  Repeat these steps for the next two loops.

5.  Finish off this first cluster of three by creating a finishing knot (much like the starter knot).

Now, go ahead and snip off the yarn.

Repeat The Process

Do the same for the next two clusters of loops.

Once you’re done, don’t forget to snip off any excess yarn along the back.

Your driftwood is now securely attached to your woven wall hanging.

I have found this method to be the best way of attaching driftwood to a wall weaving. Regardless of how gnarly the piece is, you’ll be able to hang your weaving without worrying that it won’t hang straight on your wall. It’s a real game changer for anyone wanting to experiment with their choice of hangers not only for weavings, but for macrame or any other form of hanging fibre art.

Happy weaving 🙂