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Easy Crafts To Make With Yarn

February 7, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

There are so many fun things to try, especially yarn crafts, which are quick and simple to make! Sometimes younger children lack the patience for time-consuming crafts, so finding something quick is ideal.

Yarn is versatile and can be used to make almost anything! How awesome is it that you can use one simple material and all of your kids to create something unique?!

Have you got any scrap yarn or just a bunch of it? In either case, you can create something truly unique with it. Look at these fun yarn projects!

Yarn Bird by Craftbits.com  This sweet bird can be made using scraps of yarn and can be made in different colors, try red and brown for a yarn bird that is seasonal such as a cardinal Christmas yarn bird. 

Yarn Wall Hanging by Craftbits.com 

Colorful Yarn Wreath with Self Striping Yarn From Growing Up Gabel

Create a colorful yarn wreath using Red Heart self striping yarn! Add flowers as decoration and a ribbon for hanging. Because of the abundance of self-striping yarns, this simple and inexpensive project is suitable for any season.

DIY Catnip Yarn Ball From Salty Canary

This is far cuter than a tied-off old sock stuffed with catnip. However, please exercise caution when allowing your cat to play with a yarn ball; make sure they do not eat or swallow any of the yarn, as this could cause medical problems.

DIY Crochet Hat from Dollar Tree Yarn From Reuse Grow Enjoy

Whether you need a warm hat for yourself or a low-cost handmade gift, this hat will suffice!

DIY Mini Winter Hats Yarn Craft From Drugstore Divas

Tie scrap pieces of yarn around a toilet paper roll to create these festive mini winter hats. No sewing or knitting skills required!

Easter Carrot Yarn Craft From This Worthey Life

Have fun getting ready for Easter with this simple Easter craft. Grab some orange yarn and other supplies to make your own Easter Carrot Yarn Craft!

Easy DIY Yarn Wall Hang From Made with HAPPY

These Rainbow DIY Yarn Wall Hang Tapestries are full of color and all the rage these days. There are many ways to create a DIY wall hang. I love this easy DIY project because it you do not need a weaving loom or any special tools.

Easy DIY Yarn Wrapped Easter Egg Cup Craft From Thrifty Jinxy

If you’re looking for a unique and inexpensive way to display your Easter eggs, try these simple yarn wrapped Easter egg cup crafts.

Easy Yarn Vase for St Patricks Day From Mod Podge Rocks

This St. Patrick’s Day craft is the simplest thing you’ll ever try! Add a touch of luck to your home with Mod Podge and a green yarn vase.

Mini Yarn Hats Ornaments From Easy Peasy and Fun

If you are looking for the cutest DIY Christmas ornament ever you just have to give these mini yarn hats ornaments a go. Super easy to make and they look amazing!
Once you get started with these you just won’t be able to stop. Not to mention they look fancy as doll hats too!

Ombre Yarn Heart Wood Pallet Craft From Growing Up Gabel

An easy Valentine’s Day heart wood pallet craft is the perfect antidote to putting away the Christmas decorations. This is a great kids craft, too.

Simple Yarn Star Ornament Craft From Made with HAPPY

Looking for a sweet, simple modern craft for your children this holiday? Then consider this yarn star ornament. Created with only a few supplies.

Tissue Paper and Yarn Easter Eggs From Simply Designing with Ashley

Make these beautiful tissue transfer Easter eggs using tissue paper and water. Easy enough for kids to do on their own! Better than dye.

Yarn Bow From Gina Tepper

This gift design is easy and very inexpensive to create. The top lid of a jewelry box is decorated with scrapbooking paper and yarn to create a reusable box. Adding a yarn bow to a gift will amaze people and leave them wondering how it was made.

Yarn Christmas Tree Craft From Made with HAPPY

Grab some hot cocoa and Christmas spirit and get crafting with these adorable Yarn Wrapped Christmas Tree Crafts for Kids of All Ages.

Yarn Flower Craft From Easy Peasy and Fun

Time to make a lovely yarn flower craft! This one can be made “just because” or you can turn these into lovely, unique cards to send out.
This is a great project to use up the scrap yarn or yarn you got from the dollar store.

yarn pumpkins Sheri Silver living a welltended life at any age From Sheri Silver

You only need a few supplies to get started, including foam pumpkins, yarn, and (optional but adorable) cinnamon sticks!
Yarn Pumpkins Sheri Silver leads a well-tended life at any age. From Sheri Silver.

Yarn Scrap Ribbons From Tonya Staab

Ribbon yarn or tape yarn is a kind of novelty yarn. It is made of ribbon, but generally not the kind of ribbon used in sewing and millinery.

Yarn Tassel Garland From Angie Holden The Country Chic Cottage

Make a yarn tassel garland for your home in minutes. Includes a simple video tutorial on how to make a yarn tassel.

Yarn Wrapped Cardboard Lion From Sparkles to Sprinkles

Adorable Yarn Wrapped Cardboard Lion Preschool Craft. Ideal for homeschooling or as a fun rainy day activity. Ideal for strengthening fine motor muscles.
This adorable yarn-wrapped cardboard lion craft is sure to brighten anyone’s day.

Yarn Wrapped Carrot Craft for Kids From Easy Peasy and Fun

This can be a great decoration, especially as a classroom craft where students create their own and display them on the wall. Such a fun Easter project.

Yarn Wrapped Christmas Tree Decor From Mod Podge Rocks

Making this lovely yarn Christmas tree decor for the holidays is as simple as wrapping. These will look great on your mantle!

For more yarn crafts check out our sister site Craftbits.com Yarn Crafts,

 

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