Crafts: Yarn

  • Fun Multi-Colored Pom Pom Craft

    Pom poms are one of those things that are so very perfect in so many ways, especially come winter. Use them as gift toppers, make pom pom bouquets, hang them as a part of a mobile, make napkin rings, you name it! And of course a colorful pom pom on top of a solid colored…

  • Recycled Light Bulb Craft For Kids: Funny Light Bulb Heads!

    A few months ago I sat down with my seven year old and showed him how to make some funny light bulb heads with a few burned out lights bulbs that seemed just perfect for the job! The two light bulbs above were the kind that are shaped like a candle flame, so wrapping their…

  • Yarn Stores In Israel!

    Yippee, at long last a list of yarn stores in Israel, and the knowledge that there truly exists several stores that look like you’d find around the world…….stocked from head to toe in yarn and run by yarn lovers! Didn’t know whether such a thing existed in Israel, and now I know that with some…

  • Geometric String Craft Stars Make Gorgeous Holiday Decorations!

    Aren’t these geometric string craft stars fabulous? I’ve been wanting to do some crafting with my kids to revisit the geometric string crafts of the 70’s, and this was a perfect start. Plus I think these work perfectly with dreidels and menorahs and candles as a part of our Hanukkah themed crafting! And the only…

  • Finger Knitting Extravaganza!

    As you can see, finger knitting was quite popular around here this summer, especially with my seven year old son, who has no qualms about doing his finger knitting in the car or even while waiting for us to complete our business just about anywhere. We used all kinds of yarn and even some cotton…

  • Finger Knitting Is For Boys Too, Yippee!

    Last week I shared with you the great news that my craft starved daughter got really into finger knitting. And guess what, I can’t believe it myself, but it turns out that my boys ages 7 and 8 actually got into it even more….infact they were downright obsessed! You should have seen the huge grin…

  • How To Make Yarn From Sheets

    Making yarn from old sheets is a great way to up-cycle something you might otherwise toss, and it turns out that knitting and crocheting with sheets is really so satisfying. So I have to admit, I really need to be cleaning for Passover right now, but when I eyed that bag of sheets my neighbor…

  • Knitting With Ruffles Yarn

    Ever heard of ruffles yarn? Not to worry, I hadn’t either until I came across this interesting skein in my local yarn store, and just couldn’t resist!  Knitting with “ruffles” takes a bit of practice but certainly could be a great detail for a cuff or collar. And a reader contributed a great idea on…

  • Today Is The Tenth Of Tevet

    Today is the Tenth of Tevet, an important day on the Jewish calendar. A day on which in 425 BC (2,436 years ago!) the walls of Jerusalem were surrounded by the army of Nebuchadnezzar. This was the first of a series of events that eventually led to the tragic destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem,…

  • Rhinestone Yarn Bracelet Ornaments

    Rhinestone bracelets made by simply attaching some rhinestone chain to a metal bangle with yarn or embroidery thread are all the rage, so I thought I’d take the idea one step further and make some fun neon ornaments. I love their modern/crafty look and they’re so easy to whip up. Best of all, I wasn’t…

  • Chanukah Centerpiece: Yarn Wrapped Hurricanes

    Here’s a really simple idea for your Chanukah table this year, yarn wrapped vases! You can use this idea to make a stunning Chanukah centerpiece, or make a bunch to place individually. I’d go for a bunch together, as they look amazing in a group. And it’s just a simple as wrapping some yarn around a glass vase or…

  • Pom Pom Flowers For Fall

    Pom pom flowers made from variegated or space dyed fall-color yarn with natural branch stems look great right now. And you can do something just a bit different and tie the branches together with some gold ribbon as a fun element on your fall table. Okay, it’s not exactly fall yet in most of the…