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How to Make Knit Rainbow Pom Pom Wall Hanging DIY

How to Make Knit Rainbow Pom Pom Wall Hanging DIY Learn how to make a handmade knit rainbow pom pom wall art hanging! This beautiful layered cuddly rainbow is easy to make with absolutely no knitting skill needed. Just get a bunch of mini skeins in a superbright color palette and you'll be just about set, no straight needles required! NO KNITTING NEEDED: I do not knit. I've never tried and have no real desire to learn right now in this stage of my life. I bet someone who does knit could do a much better job than me at this rainbow wall hanging with pom-pom clouds...and I can't wait to see it! Originally I wanted to make my rainbow a mobile, so it could hang in an open space and be completed on both sides, so spinning wouldn't matter. Unfortunately , my rainbow was too heavy, and needed to be mounted to a panel. Still looks bright, cheery and fun for a wall hanging, nursery decor, and could be hanging in a posh shop in New York City...Anthropologie maybe? WHAT IS RAINBOW...

How to Use the I-Cord KNITTER (Knitting Cord Tool)

How to Use the I-Cord Knitter (Knitting Cord Tool) Learn how to use the I-Cord Knitter machine for making knitted cords for all kinds of projects. The I-Cord Knitter transforms one string of yarn into a weaved tube, also known as French Knitter, or spool knitting. Make the knit tube as long as desired for whatever project you are making it for...check out my project here:  How to Make Wire Word Art (Knit Wrapped Words DIY) These yarn woven tubes can be used for all kinds of fiber art; wire word art, macrame, knitting projects or crochet projects and more. Let's get started! Supplies Needed for Making Knit Cord with the I-Cord Knitter: Tulip I-Cord Knitting Machine  (comes with machine, weight, and small crochet hook) Yarn ( lightweight and variegated ) Plastic Needle  or Tapestry Needle The yarn weight used in the i-cord knitting machine needs to be lightweight, like a sock weight yarn...not a thick and chunky knit. If you are looking for a project to do with the yarn cor...