Crafts: Yarn
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Mini Tassels From T-Shirt Yarn Scraps
If you are like me and hate wasting just about anything, these mini tassels from yarn scraps will be right up your alley! Now of course you could make mini tassels from yarn that isn’t scraps, but using up those little scraps that result after weaving in the ends is oh so satisfying, especially when the result is something as sweet at these multi-color t-shirt yarn tassels! No you won’t have to sigh over leaving ends that are much too long, you can make use of them, and use the resulting tassels for keychains, wall hangings, and even gorgeous gift wrap. Next time you knit or crochet, and especially if…
- Chanukah Crafts, Crafts: Yarn, Crochet With Commercial T-Shirt Yarn, Gift Wrapping, Holiday: Chanukah/Hanukkah
DIY Tassels From T-Shirt Yarn Scraps
Who doesn’t love a good tassel? And especially one made from those pesky yarn scraps that generally result after weaving in ends! That is right my friends, when you crochet with t-shirt yarn those project scraps are perfect for making DIY tassels because the yarn itself is so thick that not that much is required to make one tassel, especially if you want to make small tassels. So what are you waiting for, get crocheting so you’ll have some scraps and then use them to make festive tassels. What should you do with those tassels? Well how about using them on gifts, or as napkin rings, or as part of…
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Tassel Keychain With T-Shirt Yarn
I just love t-shirt yarn, and never to waste even a tiny bit, I realized that I could whip up some fun tassel and braided keychains using the scraps. These examples are just my first attempt, and I’m sure with the addition of a little sparkle or a wooden bead or two things could get even cuter, right? I’ll admit, I was dreaming of macrame keychains, but quickly realized that would be a time investment at a time when there’s no time to invest, so this is the closest we are going to get for now. And, I also realized that t-shirt yarn is stretchy and maybe not the easiest…
- Crafts for Kids, Crafts: Apples, Crafts: Yarn, Holiday: Rosh HaShana/New Years, Holiday: Succah Decor, Recycled Cardboard Crafts, Recycled Cereal Box Crafts
Rosh HaShana Apple, Pomegranite And Carrot Yarn Craft For All Ages
There is something about gluing yarn onto recycled cardboard shapes that is just so much fun, and with great results. So with Rosh Hashana just around the corner, time is of the essence, and this is one craft that is great for all ages, and teh results can then be hung in the succah as well. Okay, you may not want to hang a carrot in your succah, but apples and pomegranites certainly work for both Rosh HaShana and succot, and you can then add some grapes and olives and figs later if you so desire. You very likely don’t recognize this project, as I posted it a whole seven…
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Recycling Yarn By Simply Unraveling Old And Tired Knits!
About ten or so years ago I knit a chunky afghan using four strands of yarn to match our couch. I was happy with the results and it was a present for my husband's birthday, the only problem was that after around a $40 dollar investment using cheap acrylic yarn and a lack of time to make the blanket bigger, I stopped knitting and called it a day. My husband always made jokes about the fact that the blanket was too short, so for subsequent crocheted blankets, as well as a quilted fleece blanket, I made sure that they were amply sized! To make a not so interesting story shorter,…
- Chanukah Crafts, Crafts: Embroidery, Crafts: Plastic Canvas, Crafts: Yarn, Holiday: Chanukah/Hanukkah
Plastic Canvas Snowflake Mandala Ornaments
What can I tell you today? I'll admit I don't always love the things I make, but I am totally in love with these plastic canvas snowflake medallions, or maybe they are really more aptly called plastic canvas mandalas, I'm not qui9te sure! Something about them reminds me of the lovely small details in Fair Isle sweaters (that I do not plan to knit in this lifetime) or maybe the 70's style embroidered appliques I've had my eye on, either way I really enjoyed making these three versions and hoping to have time to make some more. They do look very sweet with my plastic canvas chanukah menorah, as well…
