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7 Craft Trends for 2018

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Craft trends are always fantastic to keep in mind when searching for a thrilling new project to make. Here you can get a head start on some of the hottest crafts for 2018! Resources like Pinterest, Google, The Columbian, and other sites have posted top searches from 2017 to predict 2018’s trends. Check out some of our favorite predictions below!

Craft Trends 2018

Sheer Socks

Craft Trends 2018

These stunning beauties can take a formal outfit to the next level. Perfect for winter weddings and dressy dinners.

DIY Tulle Socks by Tringa Osmani from diyclothes.net

Embellished Shoes

DIY Glitter Loafer Shoes Refashion

Whether it’s glitter, tassles, rhinestones, paint, tie dye, or really anything, customizing your shoes will be a hot craft in 2018.

DIY Glitter Loafer Shoes Refashion by Miki  from sfmgs.co.uk

Paracord

Paracord Water Bottle Holder DIY

Paracord has been popular for a while now, but it’s still rising in popularity even into 2018! Get inspired with a variety of paracord project ideas.

Paracord Water Bottle Holder DIY by Ashley Griffith from hellonatureblog.com

Macrame

Macrame 3-Pot Plant Holder

By the way, if you love paracord projects, you’ll love macrame. If friendship bracelets were your jam as a child, macrame is practically the adult version! Tie knots and make gorgeous projects.

Macrame 3-Pot Plant Holder by Wendy Robbins from myfrenchtwist.com

Giant Knitting

Extra Chunky Gratitude Blanket

Giant knit blankets, scarves, and other accessories with jumbo yarn are rising in popularity! You can knit quickly and make a beautifully textured project when it’s giant.

Extra Chunky Gratitude Blanket by yarnspirations.com

Statement Earrings

Gilded Paper Dangle Earrings

From giant hoop earrings to oversized geometric shapes, oversized earrings are back on trend.

Gilded Paper Dangle Earrings by Ann Martin from allthingspaper.net

Berets and Newsboy Caps

Crochet Newsboy Hat Pattern

Add a bit of a brim and classic style, and you’ll be wearing a hat that’s ultra trendy for 2018.

Crochet Newsboy Hat Pattern by Sharon Mann for redheart.com

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Wondering what you missed last year? Check out our roundup of Creativation Craft Trends for 2017.

What trends are you excited about for 2018?

7 Must-Make Macrame Bracelets

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Macrame jewelry has been huge this year, and when it comes to making macrame bracelets, the more the merrier! Macrame bracelets look best stacked, which means you can make as many as you want. The best part about macrame is that it’s a super simple jewelry making technique, so even beginners can get in on the fun. From simple square knots to more intricate micro-macrame, there’s something for every style and skill level in the world of macrame jewelry patterns.

Want to get your hands on this year’s hottest jewelry-making trend? We’ve rounded up some of the very best macrame bracelet patterns so you can tie yourself up in some DIY jewelry fun. Go ahead, macrame the day away!

7 Must-Make Macrame Bracelet Patterns:

1. Arm Candy Square Knot Beaded Macrame Bracelets

2. Shamballa Bracelet

3. Inverted Square Knot Bracelet

4. Kumihimo Braid Bracelet

5. Ribbon and Rope Macrame Bracelet

6. Simple Square Knot Friendship Bracelets

7. Washers and Macrame Bracelet

For even more fashion-forward macrame jewelry, check out 14 Fabulous Macrame Bracelet Patterns!

Have you ever tried making macrame bracelets? So easy, right?!

 

Beginner’s Macrame Tutorial

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Remember the days of sitting outside with your best friends, making beautiful knotted friendship bracelets with your mom’s embroidery thread?  Those were some of my favorite childhood memories…

So it’s no surprise that I was so excited to see that macrame and friendship bracelets have begun to resurface.  I was even more excited when our Facebook fans requested to get a macrame tutorial in our weekly newsletter!  In case you missed it, here’s everything you need to learn to macrame friendship bracelets…from the basic materials to some beginner projects to help you get started.

how to macrame a bracelet

 

Beginner’s Macrame Tutorial

Must Have Materials:

  • Embroidery Thread–This is the best way to make durable and colorful friendship bracelets.  You can find embroidery thread in tons of colors…there’s even some multi-colored string out there!
  • Ruler–This will help you make sure that your bracelet fits around your wrist and, more importantly, insures that you have enough string to get the job done!
  • Clipboard–Having a clipboard on hand makes creating these bracelets much easier…since it holds it down for you as you work.  If you don’t have a clipboard, you can place your knotted string under something heavy to prevent movement, or simply pin it to your jeans like I used to do!
  • Beads–These are optional additions…but they do make your bracelet that much more fun!

Easy Tutorials and Guides for Beginners:

Easy Macrame Projects:

macrame braceletmacrame braceletmacrame choker

We want to know:  What other crafting techniques do you want to learn?  Leave a comment below and maybe we’ll feature it in an upcoming mini lesson!

 

Zoey Yarn by Bernat – New Yarn On The Market

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Michael Sellick is showing off his new yarn he got that is made by Bernat

Bernat has just launched this new yarn line. It’s called Zoey

Bernat has released Zoey Yarn Line. My admiration to the designers of Bernat for pushing limits and pushing yarns out of the perception that the fibre arts is an “Old Lady” hobby. The new yarn line is big, bold and beautiful.

Zoey is a huge version of Pom Pom yarn, manufactured in the latest trending colours which turns this complete yarn line into a modern trend winner. The color you see posted here is not only what you see, there’s some minimal gold glitter yarn with the pom poms which gives this a shimmering look. Not only will your friends think you are a super star with the shimmering effects, but the yarn will also bring attention because of the light reflecting on the gold shimmering yarn.

Bernat has recently launched a new website that is featuring written tutorials and video tutorials for this new yarn line. Check out the KnitorKnot Website by Bernat.

With this product you can knit, crochet, macrame and even tie knots. Even some nautical knots could be interesting with this particular design.

Look for this yarn online at shop.bernat.com or even at a retailer near you. Be sure you check out all the projects by Bernat on our site!

Remember Macrame?

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Do you remember making macrame bracelets at summer camp? Perhaps your counselors called them friendship bracelets instead? Macrame is the technique of knotting hemp or other cord, often with colorful beads to create a bracelet, necklace or anklet. At my summer camp, we made macrame bracelets with letter beads for our names. Macrame can be quite elegant too, meaning adults can practice the craft to create lovely jewelry items. If you are not sure how to macrame, check out the Macrame Tutorial first.

The image below is a Macrame Meteor Bracelet. The project looks so much fun and you can create a matching ring with the same technique. Use your favorite cord color and bead colors to create just the right bracelet for you.

More Macrame Projects:

Turquoise Medallion Choker

Island Blues Choker

Macrame Anklet

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