As Made FromYarn makes its debut,we wanted it to be an introduction to the amazing yarn crafts you can DIY.
A lot of things in our daily lives are made from yarn.
By sharing carefully chosen articles and how-to guides, I’m hoping to inspire others to realize the enormous potential yarn has to transform from a ball of fiber into a lovely creation.
Our Mission For This Website – “Made From Yarn”
In case you missed our About page, you may wonder, what this Made From Yarn website is all about.
Through my years of crafting, I’ve learned that yarn is one of the most important things in the world of crafts.
We hope you’re able to find inspiration through the hundreds of tutorials we have scoured the web to compile for you to fill your life with yarn crafts made from scratch.
When you browse through our website, you will also find how-to tutorials that really go into depth to break down the technicalities of crafts with yarn.
What Is Yarn?
Yarn is a long, continuous strand of interlocked fibers usually made from natural or synthetic fibers like wool, cotton, silk, acrylic, or polyester.
Yarn comes in different weights and thicknesses, from thin to thick. They can be put into four groups: thread, floss, knitting yarn, and rope. Yarn can be used to make, among other things, fabric with different textures, decorative embroidery, accessories, home decor, and toys.
Check out this post on “What is yarn?” (coming soon). It is a basic guide to yarn, for a more in-depth look at the different kinds of yarn, their pros and cons, and other yarn-related things like yarn weights.
Types Of Yarn Crafts
Yarn crafts are any projects or works of art that use yarn or thread as the primary material, such as crochet, knitting, weaving, macrame knotting, embroidery, and arts and crafts for children and adults, to name a few. You’ll see how a skein of yarn can be completely transformed into gorgeous projects that are both functional and beautiful, and that’s what Made from Yarn is all about.
Examples of yarn crafts methods:
- Crochet – Using a crochet hook to interlock yarn loops to make fabric.
- Knitting – Using knitting needles to connect yarn loops to make fabric.
- Weaving – Using a loom to weave yarn or thread into fabric.
- Macrame – Tying knots in designs to make jewelry, plant hangers, and wall hangings.
- Embroidery – Using needle and thread or yarn to decorate fabric or other things.
- Rug-making – Knotting or weaving yarn onto a base material.
- Pom-pom making – Using a pom-pom maker or cardboard to form fluffy yarn balls.
- Arts & Crafts – Using crafts supplies like yarn, glue, cards, or paint to create yarn projects.
- More….
What Can You Make From These Yarn Crafts?
Yarn comes in a wide range of colors, from bright and bold to soft and subtle. This enables artists and crafters to select the ideal color for their project or to mix and match colors to create a unique look. As a result, we can make a wide range of items using the yarn crafts mentioned above. Here are a few examples; you can find more in the list of patterns below:
- Clothing – Yarn can create many types of clothing, including sweaters, scarves, hats, socks, and gloves.
- Home Decor – Yarn can be used to make blankets, pillows, curtains, and other home decorative items.
- Toys – Yarn can be used to make stuffed animals, dolls, and other toys.
- Accessories – Yarn can be used to make a variety of accessories, including bags, purses, and jewelry.
WHAT’S NEXT:
And that’s it! A short list of everything you need to know about yarn crafts before you start, whether you want to crochet, knit, tie, wrap, glue, etc. This introduction is, of course, just the tip of the iceberg. You can soon expect to see more basic guides on yarn and its art, curated posts, and how-to tutorials.
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34 Free Yarn Crafts Ideas
Here at Made from Yarn, we have compiled a list of 34 Free Yarn Craft Ideas that you can get inspiration for your next big yarn project. In this curated list you will see all kinds of crafts with yarn incorporated in them.
Treat this as a brief introduction on the yarn crafts curated posts you will see in the future!
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Mesh Stitch Crochet Market Bag Patterns
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Want something chic to bring to the market? This crochet mesh stitch market bag pattern uses crochet and yarn to create a gorgeous bag you can carry your groceries with.
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Entrelac Knitting Bag Pattern
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This 5-pieces pattern set shows you how even bags can be made from yarn via knitting. The seed stitch is used in this tutorial to create this lovely sling bag.
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DIY YARN BRAIDED GIFT TAGS
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Handmade crafts using yarn as a supply is one of the easiest ways to make yarn crafts diy. This gift tag braids yarn through a card stock tag, making it a practical way to jazz up gifts.
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DIY Mini Yarn Wrapped Rope Bowl
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This yarn-wrapped rope bowl can be used to keep small paper clips or even your keys. It is an amazing example of how yarn can be used to create or spice up everyday house decor items.
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Rug Hooking: How to Make a Pillow with Rug Hook
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Yarn is also used in a technique called rug hooking. It is fast and very forgiving compared to crocheting and knitting. Its mainly used with sturdy fabric such as burlap or linen using a punch needle or latch hooking tool.
These could be the next yarn crafts for tweens.
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DIY Fleece Tassel Blanket
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This is an easy sewing project that involves using yarn to make your own tassels and sewing them around the edge of your blanket. Definitely gives it a more elevated, cozy look.
The tassels will be the perfect yarn crafts for tweens to get them involved in making something beautiful too.
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Homemade Mother's day gift
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This fun but speedy yarn craft is easily customisable and makes for a great gift. By wrapping thread or yarn around nails you are able to spell out initials or words and create a lovely personalised present.
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White Finger Knitted Wreath
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This lovely, winter-themed finger-knitted wreath is a great way to get your children involved with fun yarn crafts. By simply wrapping yarn around a ring, you will get this simple DIY wreath for the holidays.
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Macrame Yarn Garland DIY
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Macrame is a fantastic knotting yarn arts and crafts technique. It adds a lot of color and spirit to a place without taking up much time. Hence, it is the perfect project for table backdrops at parties or a wedding.
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Easy Tassel Flowers: DIY Dandelion Bouquet
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Yarn can also be used to make flowers and plants! This dandelion bouquet is made with yarn and a fork. How easy!
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Easy Yarn Art You Can Make in An Hour
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If you're looking for easy yarn-wrapped crafts, look no further than this wrapped yarn wall art. All you have to know is how to cut, wrap, and paste!
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DIY Macrame Leaf Earrings
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After seeing a few posts about home décor, here's something you can make to wear. These macrame leaf earrings have a boho vibe and are a great way to dress up any outfit.
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Simple Pom Pom Rug Tutorial
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You can use any leftover scraps from crochet projects to make pom poms in a variety of sizes. When you've gathered enough, make your own rug! This cool yarn craft is fantastic because it is cheap to make and only takes a few hours to complete.
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Finger Knitted Yarn Pumpkin - A Wonderful Thought
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This pumpkin was created using the finger knitting method. Finger knitting is a technique for creating a knitted appearance without using knitting needles. This is achieved by using chunkier yarns. A fantastic shortcut, indeed.
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Zipper Cowl Knitting Pattern
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This eye-catching cable knitting pattern on this zipper cowl is one of the many ways knitting uses yarn to create something beautiful.
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Cable Knit Leg Warmers Pattern
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As the Y2K fashion trend returns and sweeps the globe, 2000 leg warmers are here to stay. This pattern for cable knit leg warmers is knitted with yarn.
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Autumn League Pullover FREE Knitting Pattern — Two of Wands
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This raglan knit sweater creates a classic fall look using cotton yarn! Its detailed neckband and side slits give it character making it a lovely addition to your fall wardrobe.
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Floor Mat Knitting Pattern
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Can knitting be used to create items other than clothing? Obviously, yarn is used to create this gorgeous floor mat, as seen above.
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Crochet Bucket Hat Pattern
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This crochet bucket hat uses tougher yarn known as raffia to create a sturdy hat that can withstand the winds of the beachside. A simple yet trendy design with a unique cable stitch pattern.
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Crochet Pineapple Doily Pattern
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Doilies are one of the first few projects you can make as you are starting out your crochet journey. This puff stitch Pineapple Doily crochet pattern will be a beautiful addition to your house for sure!
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Crochet Turkey Amigurumi Pattern
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One of the most popular things to crochet is definitely amigurumi animals! Although they may be slightly more complicated than other things, they make beautiful characters that stand out wonderfully on your mantle.
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Crochet Hair Scrunchie Pattern
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This is a fantastic idea to utilize a small bit of yarn left from bigger projects. This crochet scrunchie will be your best friend if you need to replace a missing hair tie.
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Locker Hook: Indigo Dial Trivet
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Locker hooking is another fun craft that can be done with chunky yarn or strips of fabric. Using a locker hook to weave the yarn into a base material to make pretty crafts. It is one of the no-knit yarn crafts you might want to try.
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Pom Pom Shaun The Sheep Tutorial
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For more pom-pom-inspired crafts, you can make a pom-pom Shaun the Sheep from Disney Playhouse Channel. You just need to trim a few pom poms and glue them together. Easy peasy!
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DIY Pom-Pom Elmo& Cookie Monster
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Sesame Street fans will love these cute yarn crafts featuring Elmo and the cookie monster. You only need some glue, yarn, felt, a pom-pom maker, googly eyes, and a pom-pom maker.
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How To Weave A Basket – Easy Way
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This Basket weaving method is one of the cool yarn crafts you should try. This tutorial will show you how to weave your own basket in three different shapes.
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Cute Bird Made Of Leftover Yarn
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Got too much yarn laying around? Don't know what to do with those scrap pieces? This is a great scrap tutorial for left over yarn that can be completed in 7 steps.
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Yarn Wigs
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Yarn wigs are a fun way to use skeins of yarn that you no longer need. Even if you don't have yarns you don't need, this craft can be a fun project to do with your kids. It will also make for a great dressup accessory!
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Map of the World: String Arted.
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String art is a simple yet beautiful yarn craft. It can be used in so many ways to string out many different shapes such as this world map string art.
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Yarn Painting For Kids (Huichol Style Yarn Art)
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A great safe and fun yarn craft for children would be this Huichol style yarn painting. It uses vibrant yarns and glue to create paintings that are fun for children.
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Embroidered Easter cards
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These embroidered easter cards use embroidery thread to create unique cards for your loved ones. You can customise your own shapes and colors based on your own preferences.
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DIY Simple Yarn Wall Hanging
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These wall hangings are made using yarn wrapped around a macrame hoop. It is such an easy yarn craft for a macrame beginner.
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Make Your Own Macrame Curtain
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This lovely macrame curtain is made of thin rope. Its not overly complex so it'll be an amazing yarn craft for anyone. Its a lovely craft made from yarn that can be used to hide closet contents or spice up a plain looking wall.
