Framed Art Yarn Jewelry Display


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I love using art yarn for home decor. This is a very easy project to make, and can be altered easily to fit any frame size you have in your house.

I found this 10x10 frame at the thrift store for $3.99. I knit using a simple elongated stitch. I cast on 15 stitches. The yarn was handspun a single-ply chunky/worsted thick and thin. About 2 stitches per inch. But I cast on 15 instead of 20 because I wanted to stretch it to fit the frame so that it had tension and the jewelry wouldn't sag on it. I also wanted to see the holes in-between the stitches.

As I was knitting, I compared it to the size of the frame and bound off when it was the size I wanted. About 15 rows. Then I attached it to the back of the frame using a craft staple gun. 

It worked great for my earrings, barrettes, and hair pins.   
It would also be a perfect bow holder for a little girl's bedroom.  
You could display your crochet hooks and knitting needles from it by weaving them in and out of the knit sideways. 
Or simply use it as a beautiful piece of art to frame in your bedroom or craft room. 

I used under 30 yards for this project, and your yardage will vary depending on the size of the frame you use and how thick or thin you spin the yarn. I spin the yarn from one of the art batts in my shop
Don't know how to knit or crochet?  
You can make a similar project by weaving art yarn in a frame! 





7 comments:

Faydra Jones said...

Just lovely, Ashley! I love your work & this project is a testament of how awesome you are. Thanks for sharing so much with us. :-)

April Starr said...

Lovely, Ashley!! :) What a fun project :)

NightEssie said...

What a great idea! Thanks for sharing :)

DaigleD said...

Lovely example of what to do with art yarn. Just had one question. How do you clean it as time goes on?

I have an idea for a wall piece but haven't dared to try it as I'm not sure how it will handle dust and sun and other such things.

Its great that you share so much of your art with us. I love to see how others think things through and come up with new ideas.

Ashley Martineau said...

To dust it, I would get a can of air spray and blow the dust off of it outside.
If it got really dirty, I'd spot clean it with a damp rag.
Worst case scenario you could detach it from the frame, wash it in warm soapy water, rinse, and dry and re-attach it.

Shepard 1 said...

Ashley...Help! I purchased a Ashford Country Spinner this weekend. Can't wait to start spinning but I'm having an issue with the wheel. I did practice at the place I got it at but no that I am home I cannot get the fly wheel to turn with the bobbin????? I have tried all the tensions and placed lubricant (Vaseline) as suggested on the area under the leather strap but still no movement. Very frustrated to say the least. Oh buy the way I love those locks I just received from you. They are beautiful. Now if I can just get this wheel to work. Any suggestions. Thanks Debbi Robinson

Anonymous said...

i love this and am making some great way to use & display art yarn

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