Few materials are more cozy than yarn when it comes to crafting — and few are more versatile. Indeed, if you think “yarn” and you picture stodgy pastel baby blankets and booties, you’re going to want to think again. These days, bloggers are at the vanguard of yarn craft ideas, offering tutorials for projects spanning the range from wardrobe, home decor, gift, and holiday items. Think bright lamps, wow-worthy earrings, conversation-starting wall hangings — and yes, cool updates on blankets, too. Here, we rounded up 13 clever ideas for yarn crafts from bloggers around the internet; pick your faves and have so much fun making, wearing, and sharing.
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1
Yarn Gift Tags
This yarn craft couldn’t be easier to make nor more practical as a way to jazz up gifts for any occasion. Choose your colored yarn and braid it through a card stock tag. Pick your colors to match any age category, theme, or occasion — and make yours the cutest present on the stack.
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Rainbow Pom-Pom
This pom-pom tassel looks complex, but it’s easier to make than you might think. One end features an arching rainbow pom, and the other side an array of poms in various colors. Toss it over a handbag for major a major notice-me (and ask-me-about-my-crafting) moment.
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3
Fringe Pendant Light
This stunningly beautiful and eye-catching pendant light project starts with a laser-cut wood piece as the base of the fixture. Form the yarn into the long tassels to hang from the wood piece, and finish it off with a colorful cord. Then let the compliments roll in every single time.
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4
Wrapped Rope Bowl
This DIY mini yarn-wrapped rope bowl is ideal for collecting small items like paperclips or pins on your desk or craft table. Bonus: The project makes use of those yarn scraps you’ve been saving in all your favorite colors, for a zero-waste result you can feel good about.
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Yarn Wall Hanging
The fiber crafts that were all the rage in home decor decades ago are now perfectly back in style. These DIY yarn wall hangings are fun to make and stunning to display. Choose your colors — make them seasonal if you like — and incorporate a gold hoop for a very polished finished look.
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6
Fringed Mirror
Update your home decor easily — and even change it seasonally — with this chic fringed mirror project. A splash of gold paint and a gold chain for hanging give this functional decor piece a polished look right out of Anthropologie.
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7
Graphic Pillow
The simple technique of rug hooking is behind this ultra-cool and hipster-friendly color-block pillow. It’s a great project for beginners because you can easily pull out any stitches you mess up. And you can have that beauty on your couch by the end of the same day for almost-instant gratification.
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Heart-Shaped Earrings
You’ll only need four supplies to craft these yarn earrings — and one of them is a scissors. The heart shape makes a great Valentine’s Day look — and an equally cheery motif for a date or any other time when you want your look to say, “Love wins!”
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9
Fleece Tassel Blanket
Colorful yarn tassels attached to the edges of a fleece blanket give this project a dose of pizzazz — and a fully customizable look to match any decor. Fair warning: The project is a bit time consuming, but it’s simple too. (Yes, you can do it!)
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10
Personalized Gift
Make this adorable wallhanging as pictured for Mother’s Day — or customize it with any name or initials for a year-round project sure to touch any gift recipient. Wrap yarn or thread around nails formed in the shapes of your chosen letters or symbols to create the woven look.
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11
Monogram Bookmarks
Get the kids involved with making this super-easy project, which they can create according to their very own initials. Just wrap yarn around dollar store wooden letters and affix to craft sticks. Embellish with any details you fancy to make it fully your own.
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12
Vase Filler Balls
This may be among the easiest DIYs in the bunch, but the result is polished and precious. Simply wrap dollar store styrofoam balls with yarn, adhering with hot glue, for a collection of pretty balls to fill vases and accentuate other decor.
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13
Finger-Knitted Wreath
This wreath project has a wintry vibe that will keep your home decor cozy when it’s cold outside (or flip the color scheme for any other season). It’s easy enough that the kids can get involved with the therapeutic task of finger knitting and yarn wrapping (though they may need a bit of help cutting and glueing flowers).
