With warmer weather and lighter days just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to spring clean your wool stash and use up any spare yarn for a beautiful springtime project. This time of year has so much to inspire, from pretty spring flowers and baby animals to cute Easter decorations, all of which will brighten up your home. Read on to discover our top craft ideas for the spring which are suited to both beginners and experienced knitters alike.
Pom Pom Bunny and Easter Egg Garland
After the dark days of winter, it can feel difficult to get started on a new creative project. Many people report that knitting or crafting can be a great way to improve your mental well-being, keep your mind active and also create a beautiful item for yourself or your home .
The Pom Pom Bunny and Easter Egg Garland is a simple project which will use up any leftover springtime-coloured yarn in your collection. All you need to get started is a pom pom maker and a selection of wool; we recommend a soft cream for the bunny pom poms and a selection of pink, lilacs, light blues and light greens for the easter egg poms. You will also need twine to attach the pom poms together and felt sheets in cream and light pink to make the ears for the bunny poms. It is probably best to aim for about 20 pom poms overall (10 larger and 10 smaller) to make a fairly long garland to hang in your living room or kitchen for a sunny, springtime look.
Springtime Door Wreath
A great way to combine different crafting skills with using up your leftover yarn is to make a delightful wreath for your front door. Start with a circular base of either rattan or wire and let your creativity run wild! We recommend using your yarn and a knitting kit to make crocheted animals, flowers or pastel pom poms. These can then be combined with fresh flowers or leaves to create a beautifully unique wreath that everyone will admire. For further information and inspiration, specialist sites such as: www.woolcouturecompany.com/collections/knitting-kits offer a range of knitting kits.
There are so many great, nature-inspired ideas out there for gorgeous knitting and craft projects. Using up your leftover yarn also means you can go shopping and replenish your stocks for your next creative endeavour.