[For Seniors] Simple Handicrafts Recommended for Finger Exercise

Hand-knitted headband

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Here’s how to make a headband using finger knitting.

Even if you’ve never knitted before or find it difficult, this is easy! Plus, since it’s finger knitting, you don’t need anything besides yarn—no needles required.

You thread the yarn alternately through your fingers, then move the front strand to the back of your fingers.

After you finish one row, wrap the yarn around to the front again, then move it to the back… It’s a simple, repetitive motion.

Why not try knitting while chatting with friends? You can use not only regular yarn but also T-shirt yarn.

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Cute felt accessory case

[Easy for Beginners] A cute, palm-sized round trinket holder! How to make a felt mini pouch [Small Accessories] – DIY Simple Pouch, Purse, Earbud Case

Here’s a super easy way to make a small felt-covered container.

Cut the bottom portion of a milk carton to your desired height, then attach felt to the sides.

Since you’ll be lining the inside as well, cut the felt to twice the height of the outside plus extra for the seam allowance.

After attaching the felt to the outside, line the inside, fold over the seam allowance, and make small slits at the corners to adhere it neatly and securely.

You can also use leftover felt to make a handle, and it’s recommended to decorate the edges with ribbon tape or other trims.

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chirimen craft

How to Make Chirimen Craft Strawberries

Let’s try making cute little accessories with chirimen crafts and decorating your room with them.

It’s also nice to create chirimen pieces for each season—like seasonal fruits or decorations for holidays—and display them accordingly.

These days you can even find chirimen fabric at 100-yen shops, and craft stores sell lots of fabric remnants in various colors and patterns.

If using sewing needles feels a bit difficult, you can secure the parts with glue instead of stitching, and try making small, detailed items like tsumami-zaiku (pinched fabric crafts).

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A small rack that can also hold the remote control.

Milk Carton Series 3: Small Rack

Let’s try making a small rack that’s handy for keeping a remote control or glasses.

We’ll use two milk cartons.

The inner divider will also serve as a handle, so cut one side to about 15 cm and the other three sides to 8 cm.

Make a hole for the handle, tape the long sides together with double-sided tape, and then apply fabric to the sides, bottom, and inside.

Leave about a 1.5 cm seam allowance for the fabric, and trim the corners so they adhere neatly.

If handling fabric is difficult, you can decorate it with origami or chiyogami paper instead.

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