yarn crafts

Yarn Crafts: Yarn-Wrapped Letters

If you’re a crafter, there’s a good chance you have scrap yarn or string lying around the house. Yarn crafts are a versatile and fun way to keep your kids busy and use up those random bits of yarn you have stashed away.

We rearranged our house, and the kids’ new space needed some personality. So, we looked for creative, easy yarn crafts and decided on DIY yarn-wrapped letters.

yarn crafts for kids

Yarn Crafts for Kids

DIY, messy, and creative? We’re in!

My kids love making a space their own, and as a crocheter, DIY yarn crafts are always on my radar. So, the boys were more than happy to get on board with something crafty for their new space.

We started with a cardboard box that had been a fort in another life. I scrounged up some yarn (can’t do wool crafts without it, right!) and helped cut out the letters. Then we got sticking and wrapping. The kids lost interest for a bit, and I took over. Then they were back for pompoms and the finishing touches.

Wool Crafts for Kids (and Adults, Too)

Let’s dive into what you’ll need to make your own yarn-wrapped letters.

wool crafts supplies

Supplies

  • Cardboard
  • Yarn
  • Glue
  • Scissors

Yarn Crafts: Making Your Letters

Step 1

Cut out your letters or shapes. You can use a stencil or just freehand it like I did. The yarn is forgiving and disguises any dicey cutting skills (like mine!).

Step 2

Run a glue stick all over the front and back of the letter. This helped keep the first layer of yarn in place.

Step 3

Tie on your yarn and go crazy. There is no right or wrong way to do this. Sure, some options might look more aesthetically pleasing (check out some amazing ideas at the end of the post), but we were going for fun, not looks.

Try changing up yarn colours and textures to add some pizazz to your letters.

Step 4

Secure the yarn and add any final decorations. We went with pompoms, but you can add wooden cutouts or small toys. Have fun with it!

Step 5

Hang your letters. Seriously. That’s it.

yarn pompoms

Yarn Crafts: Inspiration

Looking for more ideas? Here are some amazing yarn-wrapped crafts to get you inspired.

Art Bar Blog

yarn-wrapped letters

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artbarblog.com has a beautiful tutorial, plus a host of the most amazing, intentional crafts for kids. You can find more amazing ideas here.

Our Kid Things

spring crafts for kids

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These amazing yarn-wrapped flowers from Our Kid Things are the perfect Spring-time craft. You can find more of their fantastic craft ideas here.

DIY Thought

more yarn crafts

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The options for yarn crafts are endless and these super cute yarn-wrapped fish should definitely make the list of projects to try. You can find more of their inspiring kids’ crafts here.

Easy Yarn Crafts

So, there you have it. A quick, easy yarn crafts project that will keep the kiddos busy and get those creative juices flowing. I think this may be the start of something beautiful (and slightly obsessive), so expect more yarn-wrapped EVERYTHING in the future.

If you’re a crocheter looking for some quick projects to use up your yarn stash, you may like my Crochet Pocket Frog, these super cute Halloween Earrings, or an easy Bobble Basket to hide that stash in!

Caitlin Van Wyk content and copy writer

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Writer and Mom. Coffee, crochet, and creative writing are helping me navigate the chaos of motherhood as I share my knowledge and offer support to busy moms.

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