I’m obsessed with yarn hangings. I feel they add a warm, cozy feeling to your living room. They’re a perfect addition to your space now that the cold weather is creeping in. I also love that they add a funky and colorful touch to your décor.
What’s great about this project is that the yarn selection at the craft store is overloaded with colors and textures. Mix and match bright colors with dark ones. I think adding neon into the mix is actually a pretty cool option as well. As for the type of yarn, I recommend thicker yarn and, if you can find it, 100% cotton. I feel like it lays nicer than the thin polyester blends.
I was so impressed with how easy this project actually was to make. You can even tie the knots while you binge watch your favorite show on Hulu or Netflix.
Supplies:
-5 skeins of yarn (the amount of yarn actually depends on how large you want your piece and how many colors you want)
-A stick from outside (or you can buy one at the craft store)
-Scissors
-Measuring tape
Step 1: Cut pieces of yarn that are roughly 60” long. The length of string is really determined by the space where the art piece is going to hang. Then tie them to the string.
Step 2: To tie, simply fold the piece of string in half. Wrap the center part of the string under the stick to create a loop. Make sure you pull the loop under the stick instead of over the stick each time. If you don’t, you will create a different type of knot by the stick and it will look messy.
Step 3: Pull the ends of the strings through the loop. Repeat the process until you finish the one color.
Step 4: Repeat the process with the second color. As you knot, make the colors different widths of the stick. The variety will add interest to your wall hanging.
Step 5: Repeat the process with the third color.
Step 6: Repeat the process with the fourth color.
Step 7: Repeat the process with the fifth color.
Step 8: When you’re finished, tie a piece of yarn to one end of the stick and then the other end to create a triangle to hang the piece. You’ll also notice that not all of the string will be the same length. This is okay; don’t sweat it. You’re going to trim the bottom of it anyways.
Step 9: Take your scissors and start trimming. At first, I tried to use a measuring tape to get it perfect. You can continue to do that if you want. After a while, I decided just to eyeball it and trust my hand. I was timid at first, but then I decided to go for it.
Step 10: Once you get the bottom of the art piece even, be brave and bold. Cut an inverted triangle into the bottom. I did this by snipping the tip of the inverted triangle first and then working my way down in a gradual incline to the edges.
If you enjoyed this DIY project, you might want to check out this DIY Macrame Plant Hanger.