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Mistress of All Evil

"OMGOMGOMG I've seen some painted rocks. Tbh, they all looked incredibly difficult to pull off. These, though, seem easy enough. They're also stinkin' cute!"

Mistress of All Evil

"These are so cute and easy to make. My friend has quite the eclectic taste, so I'm thinking about making a few of these in different designs for her new apartment. Aside from being coasters, they could even just make great decorative art pieces."

Mistress of All Evil

"OMGOMGOMGOMG THIS IS SO CUTE! A cute alternative to wreaths (which seem to be on their way out of style anyway). Love it!"

Mistress of All Evil

"Oh wow. These mini flowers are so adorable. I actually have an old lacy dress I've been hesitant to toss out despite it being damaged. Being a hoarder is really about to pay off, y'all. P.S. It's black lace which means this is about to be my favorite flower."

Tricia108

"I have been making my own washcloths for a while and it really is worth it. I have not seen this pattern before so I will add it to my list. I can always find the cotton yarn on sale and it takes no time to crochet one. The textures in the pattern make it a nice washcloth. They wash up nicely and they last a long time. Thank you."

Bernat Maker Home Dec Yarn Review

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Reviewed by Christine Weiher, Editor, AllFreeHolidayCrafts.com

Bernat Maker Home Dec is a bulky weight, cotton blend, tubular yarn. Working with it feels like crocheting or knitting with your favorite cotton t-shirt – except that this t-shirt is not only soft but has nylon in it (28%) so it doesn’t stretch too much. And, unlike working with a t-shirt yarn, Bernat Maker Home Dec is sealed off as a tube, giving it a cushy feel.

Each ball is a generous 8.8 oz (250 g) and 317 yards (290 m). Bernat Maker Home Dec is available in 16 coordinating colors, including 8 solids and 8 variegated yarns. It’s an easy care yarn that can be machine washed and dried at low temperatures.

Projects in Bernat Maker Home Dec work up quickly since it’s a bulky (#5) yarn. The recommended hook size is US L-11/8 mm and the recommended needle size is US 11/8 mm. I found that using the recommended hook size gave my project a nice drape. I happened to be working on a project during a heat wave but was comfortable because the yarn is soft and breathable. Unlike working with a 100% cotton yarn, where you can sometimes feel it stretching out while you are working your stitches, this tubular yarn has a bit of memory. It has really nice stitch definition, which some tubular yarns do not.

I would recommend it for a variety of home décor items including bathroom projects, blankets, and pillows. I think it would also be great for plush toys and transitional weather accessories like hats and scarves for spring or fall because it is so soft but not too heavy. Bernat Maker Home Dec is an ideal yarn for any project that will come close to the skin.