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Yarn Crafts

Browse through a collection of craft projects made using yarn.

4th of July Jewelry

Instructions for making 4th of July - red, white, and blue - jewelry using noodles.

Advent Candy Tree and Poem

TOBPA shares this advent craft along with a poem that goes with it.

Alphabet Lacing Card Craft

Instructions for making simple lacing cards using a printable template, and a few other supplies.

Alphabet Noodle Bracelet

Make a unique bracelet using alphabet noodles, cardboard, and yarn - submitted my Mazzy.

Bagel Bird Feeder

Learn how you can attract a variety of birds to your backyard with this bird feeder that will all but disappear when they discover it.

Beaded Curtain Craft

Jennifer S. explains how she made a beaded doorway curtain.

Bean Bag Bear Craft

You can make personalized bean bag bears for everyone you know using a sock and a few other supplies. Just remember, this toy is not for young kids who like to put things in their mouth!

Bean Bag Toy Heart Necklace

From your About.com Guide - A necklace for you that resembles a Beanie Baby swing tag!

Blooming Necklace Craft

Instructions for making a blooming necklace using an empty film container - Shared by GRACESPLACE.

Bubble Necklace

Instructions for making a necklace that is also a container that holds your bubble soap and wand.

Butterfly Necklace

Make a Butterfly-shaped necklace using a clothespin.

Caterpillar Puppets

Bear shares instructions for making a fun caterpillar using a sock!

CD Angel

Instructions to make an angel's face from an old Cd, submitted by Pathfinder.

CD Beaver

Instructions to make a beaver out of old Cds.

CD ROM Fish Craft

Instructions to make a cute, hanging fish out of old Cds.

CD UFO Craft

Sylrayj explains how she would make a UFO using two CDs and a few other supplies.

Cereal Bird Feeder

Instructions for making a simple bird feeder using cereal.

Cereal Jewelry

This craft is featured in chapter 4 of the About.com Guide to Family Crafts book.

Christmas Candy Cane Mouse

Make this small, felt mouse submitted by Angie Edwards. Perfect for a Christmas tree ornament or a gift.

Cookie Cutter Bird Feeder

Instructions for making a simple bird feeder using a slice of bread and a cookie cutter.

Cousin It Halloween Costume

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, follow the directions and you can dress up as Cousin It from the Addams Family!

Decorated Storage Containers

Angie Jane explains how to decorate plain storage containers using twine and other supplies.

Disappearing Bird Feeder

Barb B. gives instructions for making a simple bird feeder using a bagel, peanut butter, and a few other supplies.

Egg Carton Jellyfish Craft

Find out how to create this fun jellyfish using egg carton cups and a few other supplies.

Elephant Trunks

Make this elephant trunk out of a paper towel roll.

Fabric Sit-Upons

Instructions to make a small cushion to sit on outside. Great simple sewing project!

Fire Cracker Craft

Instructions for making a Fire Cracker using a bathroom tissue roll.

Fireworks Picture

See a full color photo of this fun craft!

First Aid Kit Necklace

Instructions for making a tiny first aid kit necklace using an empty film container, shared by MARY269.

Flying Saucer

Instructions to make a home made flying saucer from paper plates.

Garbage Bag Spider

Instructions for making a large spider using a garbage bag and a few other supplies.

Ghost Necklace Craft

From your About.com guide, make this simple necklace using a clear film container.

Glowing Bug Necklace

Have your child make this easy craft while you are waiting to leave for a camping trip or even on the way to your destination. After dark, they can activate the glow stick with your help and add some fun colors around the camp fire.

Greeting Card Lacing Toy Craft

Recycle the greeting cards you have received! Make this neat lacing card for younger kids.

Hand and Foot Fairy Craft

Talk about a hand-made craft project! Your kids will have fun making this fancy fairy using a footprint and a couple of handprints and a few other supplies.

Hawaiian Lei

Instructions to make an easy Hawaiian Lei to wear!

Heart Necklace Craft

Make yourself or someone else a heart-shaped necklace using clay.

Jellyfish Mobile Craft

Find out how you can make a fun jellyfish using a styrofoam cup.

Jumping Spider Puppet

Make a fun, jumping spider puppet.

Kite Mobile

Make this neat mobile using paper and a wire coat hanger.

Lacing Cards

See a full color photo of this fun craft!

Lacing Table Toy Craft

Instructions to make a lacing toy using a styrofoam meat tray, submitted by Beth.

Leaf People Craft

Instructions for making a fun Autumn leaf person, submitted by JHoll.

Lollipop Scarecrow Craft

Dress up lollipops to give to your favorite kids, or make them for a classroom treat.

Maple Leaf Necklace

Instructions for making a maple leaf charm necklace. Perfect for an Autumn or Canada Day celebration.

Mardi Gras Beads

Instructions for making purple, green, and gold clay beads you can use to make Mardi Gras jewelry.

Max the Dog Ornament

Make a Grinch craft! Make this adorable Christmas tree ornament that looks like Max the Dog.

Mini Graduation Cap

Directions to make a graduation cap that would make a great party favor.

Mouse Cages Craft

Instructions for making a pretend mouse in a cage.

Native American Noodle Beads

Instructions for making Native American beads out of noodles to use for jewelry.

Paper Bag Octopus

Make this large octopus by using a paper grocery bag.

Paper Towel Roll Hand Bells Craft

Not only are these a great addition to any homemade band, but would also be nice to play during the holidays!

Pine Cone Mice

Instructions to make a mouse out of a pine cone submitted by Debbie.

Pirate's Eye Patch

See a full color photo of this fun craft!

Poliwag Pokemon

Instructions to make the Pokemon Poliwag character using old CDs.

Pumpkin Necklace

Instructions for making a cute, pumpkin-shaped necklace.

Puzzle Piece Necklace Craft

Kathryn suggests using puzzle pieces and yarn or string to make unique necklaces.

Recycled Angel

Instructions to make an Angel using a Toilet tissue roll.

Santa Mask

Create a Santa Claus mask using a paper plate.

Santa Necklace

Instructions to make a fun Christmas necklace using pom-poms, felt, and a bead.

Self Portrait Japanese Temari Ball

Barbara Suess explains how to make a Japanese Temari Ball.

Sewing Cards

Veronica shares how to make these simple lacing cards for the youngest kids.

Sock Doll

From your About.com Guide - Make this easy doll using a plain white sock!

Sock Snowman

Make a snowman out of a sock - Submitted by H. Marie. An easy projects with fantastic results!

Soda Pop Can Witch

Find out how you can easily create a cute witch using an aluminum pop can.

Spaghetti and Meatball Hat Craft

Find out how to create this fun and unique hat using a paper plate that looks like a plate full of spaghetti and meatballs.

Spider Necklace Craft

Make a spider necklace using an empty film container - idea shared by yarmnosilla (Allison).

String Egg Craft

Follow these instructions and make learn how to make a string egg decorations using glue and a balloon.

Stuffed Flower Craft

Instructions to make a stuffed flower decoration out of newspaper.

Stuffed Football Craft

Instructions for making paper footballs out of paper bags. Great for decorations.

Styrofoam Lacing Table Toy

Instructions to make a lacing toy using a styrofoam meat tray, submitted by Beth.

Super Hero Cape Craft

Damiana shares directions for making a simple super hero cape.

Toilet Paper Tube and Yarn Bracelet

Follow these directions and you can create bracelets using aa toilet paper roll and yarn.

TP Reindeer Ornament Craft

Use these directions to create a fun reindeer ornament using a toilet tissue roll, shared by Carolyne.

Wee Scarecrow

Make a tiny scarecrow out of popsicle sticks. A fun Halloween or Autumn decoration.

Wind Sock Craft

Make this wind sock using a tin can and crepe paper.

Witch Hat

Make this witches hat using poster board and a paper plate.

World's Best Dad Suncatcher

Instructions to make a special suncatcher for dad.

Wooden Spoon Scarecrow

Shirley tells how she made scarecrow decorations using a wooden spoon.

Wrapped Coffee Cans

Jackie from South Africa shares these directions so you can make lovely wrapped coffee cans.

Yarn Prints

This is a fun printmaking activity that that all ages will enjoy. Try your hand at printmaking by making nice designs using different yarn or string.

Yarn Spider Web Craft

Make this spider web using black paper and yarn.

Zoo Animals from CDs

Instructions to make zoo animals out of old Cds.

Zzz Groundhog Craft

Make this fun groundhog craft using an egg carton and pom-poms.

Greeting Card Basket

This recycled Christmas card project is one that many people remember from the past, but they are just not quite sure of how it was done - so here are the complete instructions to make a recycled card basket from old Christmas cards.

Make a Nettie Doll

This is an old-fashioned way to make a doll using rug rag strips or it can be made with yarns.

Woven Change Purse

Weave a change purse on a cardboard loom you can make yourself.

Woven Yarn Basket

This project was designed for scouting groups, but can be used by anyone for any occassion.

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