DIY
DIY
What is DIY?
DIY stands for Do It Yourself. Do It Yourself projects can be a fun way to make something that you maybe don't want to buy or maybe you don't find anything in the stores that is exactly what you are looking for.God is the greatest artist
When God created this earth he created us in his image. God is the first and greatest artist. Looking at creation we can see that the creativity that God has is never-ending. It is amazing to see how detailed everything is and how thought through every part of creation is. God created such a beautiful earth and then he also created us in a way that we can enjoy it all. He is such a good father! We truly can see his love for us through everything he blesses us with! And just as God is very creative, we also get to enjoy creating things.A Category with DIY Home Decor, Knitting Patterns, and Recipes, etc.
In this category on our website, you can find easy DIY projects for your home, knitting patterns, and recipes. Being creative is so fun and it is so rewarding to see something you had a vision for take form. We hope that you will have lots of fun creating and that you can be encouraged to explore the creativity that has been put in you by your creator. Knitting has been a favorite way to create things for me for a very long time so among other DIY projects you will find some easy knitting patterns as well.-
Easy Knitted Hat – FREE Pattern
Knitting a hat can be a fun project for beginner knitters. This knitted hat is one of the first hats I knitted. I actually knitted it for my husband, but I have worn it a lot too. Easy Knitted Hat Pattern This hat is made with yarn suitable for needles size 3,5. I used yarn made of wool, you can choose the material you prefer. If you choose to use a yarn made of wool, it’s good to choose merino wool, for example, or another wool yarn that isn’t itchy. If a hat is itchy, I can feel it on my forehead when I’m wearing it, and it makes me…
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Mittens For Toddlers – FREE Knitting Patterns
I don’t know if it’s just our children, but all of our children have gone through a phase when they haven’t wanted to use any mittens or gloves or anything on their hands, even in the most cold weather. I guess that is okay on a chilly fall day, but as the days get colder and the snow starts falling, it has been a real struggle to keep our childrens’ hands warm at times. The mittens that they have accepted the most are mittens that are really simple, like these mittens below. Basic Knitting Pattern on Mittens For Toddlers These mittens are knitted on four double-pointed needles and are quite…
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Northern Lights Mittens + FREE Knitting Chart Maker
I have found out a way that makes designing knitting charts for colorwork so much easier! Last year in December, I published a blog post with charts on how to knit Nordic Christmas stockings. I remember I made the charts in Photoshop, and it took so much time to make them. Here is the link to that blog post: https://underbartskapad.com/nordic-christmas-stocking-free-knitting-patterns/ In that blog post, you can see the charts on how to combine the different colors to knit the colorwork pattern. In March, I was back in Finland, and we could enjoy some really cool Northern lights, and out of that came the idea of knitting a pair of mittens…
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Basic Sock Knitting Pattern
In this blog post, I will share the basic sock knitting pattern I learned to knit as a child when I first started knitting. This is the knitting pattern I still use very often when I want to knit a pair of socks fast and easily. Further down, I will share the sock pattern I have learned to really appreciate these last few years. Both knitting patterns are really easy to knit and have lots of things in common when it comes to the way the heel is knitted and so on. Basic Sock Knitting Pattern – Nr 1 This first basic sock knitting pattern is knitted by yarn that…
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DIY Gift Ideas
Here are some DIY gift ideas to give you some inspiration on how to make homemade gifts for the people you love. November is here, and Christmas is coming closer! This time of year is so nice in so many ways, but sometimes the pressure of finding gifts for everyone before Christmas can be quite stressful. The last couple of years, I have tried to start buying Christmas presents already in November just to avoid the stress of having the pressure to find gifts at the last minute. One way of preparing for Christmas can be to make some homemade gifts. Making some gifts that you can have in store…
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Gifts To Knit – Easy Knitting Ideas
Giving someone a gift that you have knitted yourself can be a fun way to give someone a more personal gift. So here come some ideas on gifts you can knit that aren’t that time-consuming. DIY gift ideas can bea time-consuming, so the ideas on gifts to knit that are included in this blog post are all knitting projects that are quite easy and fast to make. Here is a list of several gift ideas to knit: Knitted Cup Holders As a Gift Knitting cup holders is one of the fastest knitted gift ideas I have tried. Many years ago, I knitted several cup holders and gave them away as…
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Snowflake Mittens Knitting Pattern
Further down, you can find a link to a free snowflake mittens knitting pattern. October is here, and so is the cold weather. This part of the fall is so beautiful! Soon, the trees will change into so many different colors. The mornings are cold, and the mist covering the fields as we bike to school and work is so calming. Fall feels like nature is calming down. This year, I am so ready for that shift. I don’t know how your life has been these last few months, but our life as a family has been busy. Now I look forward to routines and a slower pace in life.…
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Bath Bomb Recipe – How To Make Bath Bombs
Here is a bath bomb recipe with instructions on how to make homemade bath bombs. Bath Bomb Recipe Here are all the ingredients that I used for the bath bombs. I could find everything in our grocery store close to us. If you want to add some essential oil, you might have to look up where you can find that. I had some essential oil at home, so I decided to use that. 1 dl citric acid1 dl bicarbonate0,5 dl cornstarch0,5 dl coconut oil If you want, you can add a few drops of food coloring and/or essential oil. Instructions on How to Make Bath Bombs Start by mixing citric…
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How To Knit A Scrunchie – FREE Knitting Pattern
Here is a very simple free knitting pattern on how to knit a simple scrunchie. This is a really easy knitting project for beginners. September is here, and so is fall. The colder weather has already come to your part of the world. This morning, fog covered most of the view from our windows. I know, everyone doesn’t agree with me on this, but I really like this time of year! I think one of the best things about early fall is the coziness it brings. The colder weather makes us use sweaters, blankets, and light candles. For me, this is the best time of year! If you aren’t as…
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Easy Paper House – FREE Printable
Here are some easy instructions on how to fold a house out of paper. The printable is free to download and use for personal use. September is coming closer, and fall is around the corner. If you have followed this blog for some time, it is no surprise to you that fall is my favorite time of year. The beginning of fall is so beautiful in this part of Sweden. I enjoy the colder weather and the fact that we get to pull out our warmer clothes from the wardrobe and light some candles, and have cozy evenings under a blanket makes me so happy. All the warm colors of…
