Words and Images by Melisa Holguin of Pie N' the Sky

This DIY is easy, inexpensive, and is a great way to make your space feel a little more like home.

The incredible thing about having a home is that you have this little spot in the world that's yours, a place that God has provided and allowed you to make your own. I love being able to express my creativity in creating art for our home. I look forward to our future children looking at these pieces and cherishing them as treasures as they grow old -- something I can pass on to them that will someday make their own house a home. I have seen so many beautiful weavings on the internet lately, so I wanted to create something with a similar feel. Our walls have been pretty bare since moving into our apartment, and these lovely wall hangings have added just the right touch to our home!

• Wooden dowel
• Skein of yarn
• Copper couplings
• Scissors
  

TIME: Approximately one hour

DIRECTIONS:

1. Gather your supplies. Begin by cutting your yarn into 18-inch strands (this can be adjusted based on the length you'd like the finished product to be). 

2. Once your strands are cut, fold them in half and place the ends through the loop as pictured. Do this all the way across the wooden dowel.

3. Take three strands of yarn and braid them together. Halfway through the braid, tie a knot and place a copper coupling. Tie a knot on the other side of the coupling and continue braiding. Tie each end to either end of the dowel.  

4. Place a notebook or piece of cardboard atop the ends of your wall hanging. Use this as a guide to trim the excess yarn and create an even line.

5. Use string or yarn to create the top hanger by tying a loop around each end and placing the dowel inside the loops. You can also make other decorative hangings by trying out other tying and hanging combinations. Display and enjoy!

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Melisa is a 25-year-old wife, blogger, entrepreneur, and adventurer living in Texas with her husband and miniature dachshund, Gretch. She loves to create and longs to bring beauty to the world. Her blog, Pie N' the Sky, is dedicated to sharing her life, creativity, and style.