EASTER CRAFT: NEST HAIR DECOR
Looking for an easy sewing craft for kids? Try this quick Easter craft which uses a crochet ring and felt to make a simple hair decor or bracelet. Prep any new sewists by teaching them the embroidery blanket stitch and how to thread a needle. Also, consider teaching them how to crochet the nest, or perhaps start that yourself.
Materials:
- Embroidery floss
- Needle
- Felt rectange, folded (or any shape you choose)
- Yarn
- Crochet hook
- Thread
- Beads
- Ribbon
- Elastic
Step 1
Crochet Nest:
Ch 4, sl st in 1st ch to form ring. 7 sc in center of ring and sl st in beginning sc. Tie off and weave in ends.
Step 2
Add Eggs:
Thread needle. Position nest on folded felt and, with beads on needle, stitch beads to nest and nest to the felt.
Step 3
Finish:
Using a blanket stitch, close one side of felt with embroidery floss. Place ribbon through the finished nest. Attach elastic to the ends of the ribbon so that it fits securely on the child's head or wrist.
