These precious yarn ornaments are one of the most loved crafts from my childhood that I can remember! We used to make them in school. I had almost forgotten about them until my own kids reached the school age. Then -of course- I had to teach them to make these as well!
This is a relatively inexpensive and simple craft. I would say it suits children around the age of 10, but it depends on the kids. We did this as a craft in the classroom with my older daughter this year. The kids range from the 9-11 and it was perfect! My daughter, who is 11, actually lead the craft. Grown-ups will enjoy this craft as well! I do!Â
Below I’ll show you exactly how we make them. I don’t claim this to be my original idea, but I did make my own twists here and there.
How to make Elf yarn ornaments:
Materials needed:
- Yarn in desired colors (medium thickness usually gives the best results) + big sewing needle
- Felt in matching colors
- Wooden beads (I like the one with a flat side, called “wood ball knob”. We did, however, have to drill some more to make a complete hole through the bead)
- Scissors
- Glue gun
- Card board or thicker paper
- Thin markers to draw the face with
Step-by-step, lets start!
I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and that you’ll make memories together with your kids, just like I have made with my parents in the past and am making now with my own children. Let me know if you have any questions or comment below. Â
Happy Holidays!
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