Tag: diy fall decor

  • DIY Fall Bedroom Decor: 12 Easy, Budget Ideas

    DIY Fall Bedroom Decor: 12 Easy, Budget Ideas

    You do not need to spend a fortune, or put a single nail in the wall, to give your bedroom a cosy autumn glow-up. Some of the best fall touches are handmade, and many use materials you can forage for free or grab for a few dollars. Here are twelve easy DIY fall bedroom decor ideas, grouped by zone, so you can refresh your space one cosy corner at a time.

    Short answer: The easiest DIY fall bedroom decor uses free or cheap natural materials: pressed-leaf wall art, dried-stem arrangements, mason jar candle holders, and a no-sew throw. Group your projects by zone (walls, bed, nightstand, lighting), keep everything damage-free so it is renter-friendly, and add warmth in layers rather than all at once.

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  • How to Make a Chunky Knit Blanket (No Knitting Needles Needed)

    How to Make a Chunky Knit Blanket (No Knitting Needles Needed)

    A chunky knit blanket is the cosiest thing you can drape over a bed or sofa, and the store-bought ones cost a fortune, often 100 to 500 dollars. The good news: you can make your own in an afternoon, with no knitting needles and zero experience, for a fraction of that. All you need is the right chunky yarn and your two hands. Here is exactly how to do it.

    Short answer: To make a chunky knit blanket without needles, you finger knit (or hand knit) with super-bulky or jumbo yarn. Make a chain to set the width, build rows of simple loops with your hands, join new yarn as you go, then cast off and weave in the ends. Most throws take a few hours and 6 to 9 skeins of chunky yarn, and cost around 30 to 60 dollars.

    Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you buy through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend pieces I would genuinely use in my own home.

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