The material we use to knit sweaters - wool - not only does it come in many colors, but it can also be knitted in a variety of styles. Today we are going to use this wool material to make a small bird, the production method is very simple, 5-year-old children can quickly learn, let's take a look.

What children's crafts can you usually make with wool?

Wool, as a soft and colorful material, is perfect for making a variety of children's crafts. Here are some common children's crafts made with wool:

1. Wool Balls
Basic Wool Ball: By simply twisting and knotting, you can make wool balls of various sizes. These wool balls are not only cute, but can also be used as part of decorations or toys.
Creative Wool Ball: Based on the basic wool ball, it can be further processed, such as cutting out different shapes (e.g. animals, fruits, etc.) and attaching decorations such as eyes, noses, etc. to make it more creative and interesting.
2. Woolen dolls
Basic Woolen Dolls: Using woolen threads wrapped around cardboard or other shapes to form the body and head of the doll, and adding some simple decorations (e.g. button eyes, woolen hair, etc.), a cute woolen doll can be made.
Complex Woolen Dolls: For older children, try making more complex woolen dolls, such as knitting the body, arms and legs, and dressing them in small clothes or skirts.
3. Woolen Hanging Decorations
Christmas tree hanging decorations: Using green wool and other decorative materials (such as colorful balls, small bells, etc.), you can make a variety of Christmas tree hanging decorations to add to the festive atmosphere.
Everyday hangings: In addition to holiday hangings, you can also make some everyday woolen hangings that can be hung in the room or on the schoolbag, such as woolen animals, stars, the moon and so on.
4. Wool fringe
Wool tassels are a simple and beautiful decoration that can be decorated on bags, shoes, curtains and other items. All you need to do is to cut the wool into the right length and fix it on the items to be decorated.

5. Wool Bouquet
Using different colors of wool, you can make realistic wool bouquets. These bouquets are not only beautiful, but can also be given as gifts to friends and family to express their feelings.

6. Knitted Wool
For children who have some basic knowledge of knitting, they can try to knit some simple woolen knitted items such as scarves, hats, gloves and so on. These knitted items are both practical and beautiful, and can make children feel warm in the cold season.

7. Creative woolen works
In addition to the common woolen crafts mentioned above, you can also create various unique woolen creative works according to your child's interest and imagination. For example, use wool to make animal models, cartoon characters, home decorations and so on.

 How to make a bird out of wool?

Degree of difficulty: ☆☆☆☆

Age: 5+ years old

Time-consuming: within 30 minutes

Supplies:

colored wool
Scissors
Hot melt adhesive
Swing eye Stickers

 

Step 1: Prepare 3 colors of wool and cut it into this style above the picture, the length should be the same.

Step 2: Cross the two colors of wool.

Step 3: Cross it and bind it with wool as in the picture above.

Step 4: Both sides are tied up with wool in the same way.

Step 5: After binding with wool, the sides look like this.

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Step 6: Add the other wool, following the pattern shown above, with the red wool as the body of the bird, and portion it out a bit more.

Step 7: Finally the 3 colors of wool are tied together and we can see that it resembles the body of a bird.

Step 8: Cut off the excess wool at the end with scissors as shown above.

Step 9: Use hot melt glue to attach swing eye stickers and beak to the bird.

Step 10: A lovely woolen bird is finished, of course you can also use your imagination to make a pair of feet for the bird is also very good.

As a versatile craft material, wool can be used to make a rich variety of children's handicraft works. These works can not only exercise children's hands-on ability and creativity, but also bring them endless fun and sense of accomplishment.