New year, new trends! There has been a whole new slew of craft trends to try. Searches for DIYs have skyrocketed as many people look for social distancing-approved activities to keep busy while at home. Whether you’re new to DIY or a seasoned crafter, crafting is becoming a more popular pastime than ever before. The pandemic has not only changed how we look at all the things in the outside world, but it has also altered how we spend our time inside! We have put together a lot of exciting new creative projects for you. In this article, we show you our DIY trends 2021! Look forward to great inspiration from the fields of sewing , crocheting , embroidery, and knitting as well as fun DIYs.
DIY Trends 2021: the year to embrace zero waste
It’s the new year and everyone is committing to some exciting goals and resolutions. Maybe you want to start sewing, quit smoking, start working out or seeing your friends more often. But as we all know, after a few weeks, it’s hard to stick to all of these new goals you’ve set yourself. However, there is one resolution that you can make and keep this year: to protect our planet. And we have a lot of ideas to help you achieve this goal and reduce your waste. Join us in 2021 where you can combine your resolutions to start sewing or crocheting with your zero waste goals to help save our planet! Check out some more zero-waste patterns on our topic page.
- Make this year a year to have a zero waste bathroom! Crochet Face Scrubbies with a Laundry Bag – three patterns in one!
- The Tirim Tiny Towel The towel is quick to knit, and ideal for using up leftover cotton yarn to create a really individual look for your kitchen or bathroom!
- This is a pattern designed to make your lunch experience more stylish and to help reduce waste. No more trash to throw away after your lunch!
- We’re all about sustainability at Makerist so the Slow Living movement, which encourages living in a more conscious and sustainable way, is right up our alley so why now sew yourself some beautiful undies like these!
- 5. A crochet pattern for a zero waste bathroom! This pattern comes with everything you need for a zero-waste bathroom.
- 6. No more plastic bags needed for your shopping! This nice, useful and ecofriendly Net Bag wants to be your daily companion for shopping.
DIY trends 2021: Chic and comfortable homewear
Since we’ll be spending a lot of unplanned time at home right now, we need to make sure we’re cosy and comfy and we have the perfect homeware patterns for you! We have the perfect pattern selection for you to work in, to lounge around in or to exercise in!
If you’re looking for cosy pyjamas, an easy t-shirt to lounge in or a comfortable t-shirt dress, you’re in the right place!
- The perfect hoodie for both the young and the old! Everyone needs a comfy hoodie in their wardrobe!
- The perfect all rounder comfy pants! Not only is this pattern easy to sew but they can be worn as pajamas, for work or for yoga.
- These thick Slippers are quick to knit and will keep your toes warm and toasty. Worked in easy garter stitch and stocking stitch, the pattern includes six sizes, so you can knit a pair for everyone in the family.
- The filo pants are the perfect shorts pattern, not only is this a beginner-friendly pattern they are also ultra-comfortable for lounging around in at home.
- Now, are these prickly pear socks not the perfect socks for keeping those toes and feet warm at home?
DIY trends 2021: home decoration
With stricter lockdown measures we will all be spending a lot more time in our homes! And what better time to make your home feel warm cosy and organized? DIY provides incredibly easy ways of reinvigorating your decor. With the following step by step sewing, knitting, crochet, quilting and embroidery home decor patterns, we want to inspire you to get creative and make something personal!
- Need a fun project for those left over bits 1 yard and 1/2 yard fabric in your stash? Fabrics you love and can’t bear to part with, but just don’t know what to make? The Tsuno Tie Bag pattern + spreadsheet will get you sewing and destashing in no time.
- This reversible chunky knit blanket pattern (you get the mixed color effect on both sides!) is perfect for beginners.
- The great thing about this pattern is that you don’t need to go out and spend money on new cushions, you are simply reinvigorating existing ones!
- With your favourite fabrics and personal touch, this pattern can transform the simplest photos, quotes, invitations, and announcements into beautiful and memorable decor pieces.
- If you love aerobics and working out, you love the Keep Fit Tea Cosy, she’s an exercise, dumbbell lifting fanatic! She will be the perfect motivator to keep you doing those at home workouts!
- This pillow cover has a classic all over leaf pattern that is not a cable, but combines a variety of stitches to challenge the intermediate knitter.
DIY trends 2021: Screen-free play
It’s difficult to keep children entertained during the lockdown with many schools being shut down. The first week or two is great, amazing even, as the novelty of no school is still fresh. However maintaining that momentum and coming up with new, interesting ways to keep kids occupied is hard and resorting to phones and tablets can be a lifesaver sometimes. We wanted to come up with some toy patterns for screen-free toys that encourage imaginative playtime for your children.
- With this sewing pattern you can inspire little chefs to bake without having to worry about cleaning up the kitchen afterwards!
- A pair of busy robots, always ready to lend a helping hand.
- A deviation from the traditional hobby horse, Rena Dearden’s pattern for a llama version is so adorable!
- If the weather is sunny, set up your play tent in the garden and if you sense a shower on the way, fear not, this works just as well indoors!
- With this bundle, you can sew up endless fun with Spiderman, Wolverine, Batman and Thor mask patterns!
- Rag dolls are a classic toy for a reason and this sewing pattern is a modern spin on that!
DIY Trends 2021: Llama and alpacas
llamas are everywhere. Llamas are having a moment. A big one. And they’re just the latest creature to make their way from the barnyard to children’s tales to mass-market accessories so why not make your own llama and alpaca dreams come true by making your very own one!
- Amigurumi Leon the llama pattern
- These little Llamas are not only adorable but are in LOVE!
- “Swanky Llama” is all decked out in the finest embellishments. A pretty flowering cactus helps sets the stage for these sweet and dreamy decor items that you can make yourself!
- How cute is this little llama and cactus crochet pattern?
What will your favorite DIY trend be in 2021? Show us your makes on Instagram using the hashtag #makeristcom ! Do you want more great DIY inspiration? You can find many more projects and suggestions in our Makerist blog .
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