Perfect for winter! Easy yarn crafts for seniors
Yarn is something that’s often used in handicrafts, isn’t it?
Especially in winter, many people probably knit scarves and gloves with yarn.
Handicrafts might sound a bit difficult, but this time I’d like to introduce some easy yarn crafts for seniors that can be made using yarn.
The materials can be easily found at 100-yen shops and the like, so they’re recommended.
There aren’t many difficult steps, so even those who aren’t good with fine work can give them a try.
Enjoy creating charming pieces that only soft, fluffy yarn can offer.
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Perfect for winter! Easy-to-make yarn crafts for seniors (11–20)
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Some seniors may have knitted scarves for their children or grandchildren.
This time, we’ll introduce how to make a “scarf” using a milk carton and chopsticks.
Attach chopsticks folded in half to the milk carton to create a simple knitting machine.
Loop the yarn over the chopsticks and start knitting.
When you’re finished, use a crochet hook to remove the work from the milk carton.
If removing it is difficult, please provide assistance.
The overall process is simple, making it an easy project to try.
Using your fingers to knit can also be expected to have brain-training benefits.
Weaving a coaster with a paper plate
Let’s make round yarn coasters that take advantage of a paper plate’s circular shape.
Cut slits around the rim of the paper plate.
The key is to make sure the number of slits is odd.
Thread yarn from the back of the plate through a slit, then across to the slit on the opposite side.
Continue threading the yarn through all the slits, and then start weaving from the center of the plate.
With this method, you can easily make a circular coaster.
Switching yarn colors partway through will create a cute design.
Both paper plates and yarn are sold at 100-yen shops, so it’s easy to gather the materials.
It also sounds fun to make matching coasters together with your child.
Butterfly and flower decorations woven with a cardboard Y-shaped knitting spool
Lillian, which was popular in the Showa era, has made a comeback during the self-isolation of the COVID period.
Some of you may remember the cylindrical knitting tool, but there’s also a wooden Y-shaped Lillian knitting tool.
The cylindrical one uses a knitting needle, while the wooden one is worked with your fingers.
Even small children can use their hands to make projects.
You can even make a Y-shaped Lillian tool out of cardboard, so why not give it a try? By wrapping yarn around the Y-shaped part, you can create simple decorations like butterflies and flowers.
With their rustic look, these handmade pieces bring a warm, handcrafted feel when displayed indoors.
A trivet woven from toilet paper rolls
A simple-to-make trivet woven using toilet paper rolls has a warm, original feel.
Prepare the materials: disposable chopsticks, toilet paper rolls, cellophane tape, yarn, and a needle.
First, make the base for weaving the trivet using the toilet paper rolls.
Cut the chopsticks in half and tape them vertically around the toilet paper roll, spacing them evenly.
Once that’s ready, string the yarn in an alternating pattern to form the base.
Next, gently loop the yarn over the chopsticks so it sits on top; the key is to drape the yarn lightly and loosely.
Hook the yarn onto the needle and weave around in circles until it forms the shape of a trivet, and you’re done.
Using colorful yarn will give you a bright, cheerful trivet.
A placemat woven from cardboard
Add color to your table with a placemat you make yourself.
Create an easy yarn placemat using a cardboard loom.
Tape the edges of the cardboard with duct tape, cut small slits along the edge, then thread yarn into the slits.
The duct tape reinforces the cardboard when you cut it and when you thread the yarn.
After threading the yarn through the slits and wrapping it around, begin weaving.
When weaving, pass the yarn through a dedicated shuttle or a piece of cardboard.
Try changing the yarn color partway through to give it a different look.
When you finish weaving, tie the yarn at both ends to complete your placemat.
Finger-knitted ribbon
This is a fun project you can make using only your fingers, without any tools.
Wrap yarn around one finger and use your other hand to move the yarn along.
Because it requires nimble movements of your hands and fingers, it can also be good brain training.
The hands and fingers are closely connected to the brain, and moving them is said to stimulate it.
This knitting method is recommended for children and older adults as well.
When the knitted yarn starts to gather around the middle finger, it’s time to finish off the yarn.
Tie what you’ve made into the shape of a bow, and you’ll have an adorable ribbon.
You can also enjoy customizing it, like attaching the ribbon to a bag.
Perfect for winter! Easy yarn crafts for seniors (21–30)
A fluffy, cozy pouch woven from cardboard
A fluffy, fuzzy pouch you can use for cosmetics or quick outings.
You’d never guess it was woven with cardboard.
Cut slits into both ends of a piece of cardboard and glue chopsticks to it.
Thread yarn through the slits and wrap it around the cardboard.
Using yarn attached to the chopsticks, weave over-under, over-under along the threaded yarn—similar to how you’d use a loom.
Once you’ve woven a sufficient length, cut it free from the cardboard.
Make two woven panels and tie the yarn at the ends to join them.
Turn it inside out, insert an inner pouch, add decorations, and you’re done.
Try making one with fluffy yarn!