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Cheryl Y

"Oh how cute is this Precious Pom Pom Owls. I so have to try this one, I make my own pom poms but never thought of making a owl. I like the step by step photos on how to make this cute little guy. This will be a great way to spice up that fall hat or scarf. Fingers crossed that mine will come out as nice looking as the ones pictured. Has any one tried making this? How did they turn out? Thanks for sharing this fee craft."

Mistress of All Evil

"OMG. This looks so good. I also like how easy it is (I'll probably mess it up still, but it looks so easy). I really want to make this in time for Halloween this year!"

Mistress of All Evil

"I printed out the wall art, and I can't wait to frame it and hang it up in my place. It looks simply divine. My only problem is that the bookmark seems to come one per page which is a bit silly. I would have liked it even more if there were multiples on the page but whatever. The colors are on point and it doesn't even look like I just printed it from home, so I consider it an overall win."

Mistress of All Evil

"I know this pillow SAYS it's for children, but I really need this for my place. It would fit right in! Too darn cute."

paver2

"This is another good one for the grandkids. I have some coffee filters left over from when I quit drinking coffee, so I can use them up this way. They're not natural color though, and I wonder if I could dip them in a weak food coloring bath to turn them pale green. I have stick pins so the kids could work with those easily."

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.