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20 Magical DIY Luminaries

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Luminaries are a beautiful way to add a warm and magical glow to any event or gathering. Whether you’re planning a romantic outdoor wedding, a backyard barbecue with friends, or simply looking to create a cozy atmosphere in your home, DIY luminaries are the perfect way to set the mood.

And thanks to the hard work of the team at A Piece of Rainbow, creating your own DIY luminaries has never been easier. This roundup features 20 different tutorials for magical DIY luminaries, each with its own unique style and personality.

From mason jar lanterns to paper bag luminaries, these DIY projects are all easy to make and customizable to suit your personal taste and style. Whether you’re looking to create a whimsical fairy garden or a sophisticated outdoor dining experience, there’s a luminary project in this roundup that’s sure to inspire you.

And the best part? These luminaries are perfect for any time of year. While they may be particularly well-suited to warm summer nights, they can be adapted for use in any season. Imagine a cozy winter evening spent surrounded by the soft glow of these magical luminaries, or a crisp autumn night spent outdoors surrounded by the warm, flickering light of homemade lanterns.

So whether you’re planning an event, looking for a fun DIY project, or simply in search of a way to add a little extra magic to your home, be sure to check out this roundup of 20 magical DIY luminaries. With so many inspiring ideas to choose from, you’re sure to find a luminary project that speaks to your heart and helps you create the perfect ambiance for any occasion.

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Go Back to the ’90s with this Set of Knitting Patterns

If you want to feel personally attacked by a collection of knitting and crochet patterns as I was, check out the “90s Mod Inspired” pattern lookbook from Yarnspirations. 

It’s actually a great collection of patterns for folks who want to stitch up that Y2K look again (or for the first time). There’s an oversized, striped grandpa cardigan! A (crocheted) plaid messenger bag! A boxy argyle vest, and a rolled hem sweater the likes of which I bought in a store in the ’90s and knit a replica of later. 

There’s also a section of “Prep School” patterns (think “Clueless,” they’re even called things like “As if” and “Betty”) including a granny square tie and crocheted wrap skirt, and a knit cabled pullover, beret and cardigan with blocky stripes. Other sections include casual collegiate, punk and mod, and academia. 

Some of the patterns repeat among the sections but there’s a nice selection for people who want a little throwback for their back to school and fall wardrobes. 

Since I had this sweater, we’ll take a closer look at the Caron Cropped Stripy Sweater. The one I knit from a pattern of my own devising in the mid ’00s was tonal blues, but this one calls for two colorways of Colorama Haze, a fuzzy self-striping worsted weight yarn. 

The pattern comes in six sizes, with chest measurements ranging from 39 to 60 inches (that’s 99 to 152.5 cm). Clearly that’s a lot of ease at the lower sizes, since the smallest size is meant to fit an actual chest measurement from 28-34 inches, or 71-86.5 cm. 

The sweater is a modified drop shoulder worked flat in pieces and seamed. That means the stripes probably won’t match around the body but it’s still a classic look. This one does have ribbing at the neckline, where the original sweater I owned and my re-creation had rolled hems throughout, but you can do it either way depending on your preference. 

Do any of these projects remind you of clothes you might have worn or knit in the past? I’d love to hear about it!