- Plastic Canvas Earrings
(Ages 9+)
Make these easy knit earrings for yourself, or gift to a friend!
- Plastic Canvas Rainbow
(Ages 9+)
Bring some color into your room with this fun and easy to make yarn rainbow!
- Spool-Knit Owl
(Ages 9+)
This darling spool-knit owl is as fun to make as it is to play with! Use this DIY to create any creatures you desire.
- Pom-Pom Knit Hat
(Ages 9+)
Stay warm this winter with a hat you knitted yourself. Or better yet, make them for others as a cozy and heartfelt holiday gift!
- Plastic Canvas Picture Frame
(Ages 9+)
Adorn your special photos with this easy DIY picture frame. It’s as fun to make as it is to gift to your loved ones!
- Loom-Knit Scrunchie
(Ages 7+)
Keep your hair up in style with this DIY knit scrunchie!
- Spool-Knit Letters
(Ages 9+)
Whether you spell out a word or just your initials, these spool-knit letters are a fun addition to any room’s decor!
- Loom-Knit Headband
(Ages 9+)
Stay warm in the winter months with this darling loom knit headband you can make yourself!
- Yarn Bowl
(Ages 3-11)
Some projects are all about getting messy! Turn yarn and glue into a colorful, unique bowl in just a few steps.
- Guatamalan Worry Doll
(Ages 3-8)
Traditionally these dolls are a bit over one inch tall; these are quite a bit larger -- easier for young children to make!
Tell your troubles to your doll before you go to bed, and when placed under the bed or pillow the doll will work to take the worries away.
- Paper Plate Dreamcatchers
(Ages 5-11)
Help your little one chase away bad dreams with this Native American craft project. Younger children will need parental assistance to tie knots while older children can do this craft on their own.
- Yarn Door Tassel
(Ages 3-8)
These door tassels are a fun way to add some creativity and color to your doors.

12 Of Our Favorite Yarn Crafts
We love working with yarn! It's a great, mess free material for arts & crafts projects with young children, and older kids can learn to knit all sorts of cool things from stuffed animals to sweaters. Whether you know how to knit like a pro, are just starting out, or have no idea what the words spool-knit and loom-knit mean, this list of our favorite yarn projects has something for every age, interest, and skill level!