DIY Yarn Swans with a Fork 🦢 | Easy & Beautiful Yarn Craft, by CutieLoops on YouTube. 8 min 28 s.
- Video length
- 8 min 28 s
- Time to do it
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Cut a 20 cm length of white yarn and lay it across the middle of the fork, between the second and third tines. Hold both ends at the back with your thumb.
Wrap the working yarn around all four tines about 60 to 80 times. Keep the loops side by side and snug, but do not pull them so tight that the fork bends.
Bring the short centre tie around the bundle and knot it firmly at the back. Slide the bundle off the fork and tie it once more.
Cut through every loop on both sides of the knot with small sharp scissors. Fluff the yarn out and trim it into a round pom pom about 4 cm across.
Put a small blob of glue on one end of a 15 cm piece of craft wire and push it into the pom pom. Leave most of the wire sticking out for the neck.
Bend the wire into a gentle S curve. Make a small loop at the top for the head, or glue on a tiny yarn pom pom for a rounder head.
Pinch the back of the body pom pom between your fingers and trim it with scissors into a pointed tail shape.
Glue a small black bead, or a dot of black paint, on each side of the head for the eyes. Stand the swan upright and let the glue dry fully.
Tips and common mistakes
Wrap the yarn in even layers so the pom pom trims into a smooth ball instead of a lumpy one.
Trim the pom pom a little at a time, turning it as you go, or you will cut off too much on one side.
Bend the wire tip back on itself before pushing it into the yarn so the sharp end stays hidden inside the body.
Use a low-temperature glue gun for a faster hold, but keep it away from young children.
Questions
Can I use a plastic fork instead of a metal one?
Yes. A sturdy plastic fork works, but press the tines together gently while wrapping so the fork does not bend or snap.
How do I stop the pom pom from falling apart?
Tie the centre knot tightly and double it before you cut the loops. If the yarn is slippery, use two knots and a dab of glue on the knot.
What can I use if I have no craft wire?
A pipe cleaner works well for the neck and is softer to bend. You can also use florist wire or a straightened paper clip for a small swan.
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