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Time Required :
About 30 minutes
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

yarn monster

Yarn isn’t just for knitting! You’ll have a blast weaving and wrapping with yarn to make cute creations.
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Step 1

Begin with one chenille pipe cleaner. Shape it into a circle and twist together about 2" [5 cm] from the ends. Set aside.

Step 2

Wrap some yarn around your hand, about 20 times, and slide off. Hold the loops in your hand and thread a small piece of yarn through the loops and tie a knot. Now cut open the loops on the opposite end.

Step 3

Place the yarn (where you tied it together) between the ends of the chenille pipe cleaner and twist together to hold the yarn in place.

Step 4

Now, bend the chenille pipe cleaner under the yarn so that your yarn monster will stand on its own.
TIP: If you keep the bottom of the chenille pipe cleaner straight, you should be able to get it to stand.

Step 5

Finally, curl the ends of the chenille pipe cleaners and glue a wiggle eye in the centre of each. Let dry.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Loops & Threads® Impeccable™ Yarn, Solid

    Item # 10136771 
    $4.89
    $6.99
    • Color: Grass
    • Size: 4.5 oz
    • Color: Grass
    • Size: 4.5 oz
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    • Color: Grass
    • Size: 4.5 oz
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    20003490
    You’ll Need: 1

    Soft Classic™ Solid Yarn by Loops & Threads®

    Item # 10196927 
    $3.49
    $4.99
    • Color: Bright Red
    • Size: 7 oz
    • Color: Bright Red
    • Size: 7 oz
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    • Color: Bright Red
    • Size: 7 oz
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Primary Chenille Pipe Cleaners Value Pack, 100ct. by Creatology™

    Item # 10525295 
    Save 40% off One Regular Price Item with code 402309290 - Exclusions apply See Details See Details
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    $7.99
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    834499287
    You’ll Need: 1

    Elmer's® Washable School Glue

    Item # 10002329 
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    $3.99
    • Color: White
    • Size: 4 oz
    • Color: White
    • Size: 4 oz
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    • Color: White
    • Size: 4 oz
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Tools
Tools
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Creatology™ Blunt Tip Scissors

    Item # 10268872 
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    $1
    $2.99
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Instructions
Step 1

Begin with one chenille pipe cleaner. Shape it into a circle and twist together about 2" [5 cm] from the ends. Set aside.

Step 2

Wrap some yarn around your hand, about 20 times, and slide off. Hold the loops in your hand and thread a small piece of yarn through the loops and tie a knot. Now cut open the loops on the opposite end.

Step 3

Place the yarn (where you tied it together) between the ends of the chenille pipe cleaner and twist together to hold the yarn in place.

Step 4

Now, bend the chenille pipe cleaner under the yarn so that your yarn monster will stand on its own.
TIP: If you keep the bottom of the chenille pipe cleaner straight, you should be able to get it to stand.

Step 5

Finally, curl the ends of the chenille pipe cleaners and glue a wiggle eye in the centre of each. Let dry.

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