[For Beginners] A Collection of Easy and Recommended Craft Ideas
There are many kinds of crafts—sewing fabric with a machine, doing embroidery, knitting with yarn—and it’s wonderful if you can do any of them yourself.
Still, even if you’re interested in handicrafts, many people may feel they’re difficult or think they’re too clumsy to even get started.
In this article, we’ll introduce craft ideas recommended for beginners.
We’ve gathered ideas that are easy to try, such as projects you can hand-sew simply or make using materials from 100-yen shops.
If you’ve found it hard to get started until now, please try beginning with the ideas we introduce!
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[For Beginners] A Collection of Easy Craft Ideas (21–30)
A cute dog plushie made from a towel
This is about making a cute stuffed dog using an everyday face towel you can find in any household.
First, cut the towel to create two identical pieces layered together.
Make small slits in both pieces, sew them together, turn the piece right-side out, and stuff it with cotton.
Then shape the overall form with thread and attach parts like the face made from felt to finish.
By changing the towel’s color and the facial expression, you can create plushies with a variety of looks.
Quirky Animals Made from Towels
Towels are essential items in daily life for things like wiping your face, and their softness is a big part of their appeal.
Let’s use that softness to make cute animal mascots.
Cut the towel into the shape of the animal you want to create, sew two pieces together, then stuff them with cotton to form the animal’s shape.
After that, attach parts like the face made from felt so it looks like the animal, and you’re done.
It’s also fun to add originality by choosing different towel colors, varying how you stuff the cotton, and designing unique shapes for the parts.
Crochet in 10 Minutes
Recommended for beginners! Here are crochet ideas you can grasp in 10 minutes.
Many of you might be thinking, “I’m about to start knitting,” or “I’d like to be able to make something.” In recent years, more people have been drawn to the unique, one-of-a-kind appeal of handmade creations.
How about starting by making a special piece just for yourself, and once you get the hang of it, aiming to create gifts for your loved ones? Give it a try—no pressure, just have fun!
Crocheted flowers you can make in 3 minutes
Recommended even for your first project! Here’s a crochet flower idea you can make in 3 minutes.
It’s perfect if creating large, impressive pieces still feels challenging, or if you want to start small and build up your skills step by step.
While the flower looks simple, making it lets you practice starting a magic ring, chain stitches, and slip stitches.
It’s a project that doubles as practice while you finish a finished piece—so we encourage you to give it a try!
Crocheted pochette
We’d like to introduce a crochet pochette that adds a subtle accent to your outfit.
Since it’s a crochet project made with a single hook, even elementary school children can enjoy making it.
You can change the yarn color for the flap to your favorite shade, choose buttons you like, and find fun beyond just the crocheting itself.
You can make it with supplies sold at 100-yen shop craft sections, so it’s easy to get started.
How about chatting with the kids while you work on your crochet?
chain mail bracelet
As the name suggests, here’s a bracelet made with chain stitch that looks like a chain.
It’s created by threading your favorite beads onto lace thread and connecting them with chain stitches using a crochet hook.
The steps are simple, so even lower elementary school children can make it.
Focus, and skillfully move your hands and fingers.
The chain stitch is a fundamental crochet technique.
This project is perfect for kids who want to start learning to crochet.
Wearing the finished bracelet on your wrist will make it even more satisfying.
Hand-knit neck warmer
Here’s a hand-knit neck warmer that’s sure to be a hit in the cold season.
You’ll wrap the yarn around your fingers and knit as you go.
Kids will probably find it fun that their own hands work like a knitting machine.
Once you’ve knitted it to a certain length, finish by binding off the edge.
You can also use it as a scarf just as it is.
If you want to make it a neck warmer, attach buttons so it can be wrapped around the neck.
Using thick, fluffy yarn will give you a soft and warm neck warmer.