March 30, 2010

Today's How-To: 100% Reclaimed Brooch

This is a design I created last week, and it's pretty simple to make so i thought I should share it. The original is still available through my etsy site.

Materials:
left-over piece of cool thick wool yarn, approx. 8-10 feet long depending on thickness
circular vintage pin
a felting needle (optional, however using one will improve the quality of the brooch)



As this is my first DIY of my own that I am posting, I hope that the hand-written directions are clear enough... I try not to be a total computer-person but still do some things on paper. Also that way I get to draw, which I like. If it doesn't work, I'll start typing the directions next time.





I really like the result. I think my favorite thing about this is that almost everyone who has ever knitted or crocheted has some cool wool yarn somewhere that is just too short for anything knitted. I also like the fact that old ugly metal pins are plenty in any thrift store (or in your mom's jewelry box. Please, do ask for permission if this is your source of material.)

What do you guys think?

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