With one of the snowiest winters only halfway under our belt, there are still a few more months of being cooped up in the dorms with the heat turned up. But Netflix is finite and there are only so many times you can count the cracks on the ceiling before you realize that number won’t change – so yes, soon you’ll need to look for some new things to do. Pinterest has some great DIY scarf ideas that will keep you occupied inside and then warm outside when you realize you still have to make it to your 9 am class. Here are the 7 best types to show off your new hobby!
1. Want to add a double pop of color to the white wonderland? This super easy DIY scarf requires very little stitching and looks great! Plus, the more color you’re wearing, the more likely it’ll be that campus security will be able to see you when you fall into that huge snowdrift on the side of the road. Follow these instructions .
2. Ombre isn’t just for hair anymore! If you don’t want to commit to a head of it, you can still wear the style around your neck. Plus, not all of us are keen to sew, and even those of us who are won’t always be able to trek to a store for needles, thread, or yarn. This requires no stitchwork at all, and better yet, the light colors will allow you to wear it into the spring months! How To.
3. Let’s be honest: all of us have more than a few items of clothing in our closets that are just collecting dust. If two of those items just happen to be cashmere scarves, this DIY scarf is perfect for you! But I’m sure it would work just as well for those ugly Christmas sweaters you never wear, too. Follow These Directions
4. For most, snow days still mean days curled up in bed catching up on TV. But doesn’t mean you can’t still make a scarf! This one will keep your hands busy while your eyes are busy on the screen. It requires no sewing, only cutting T-shirts and tying knots! (OK, so you should probably pay attention while you’re doing the cutting.) Directions
5. For the writer in all of us! With this scarf, you can keep the quotes or lyrics that are close to your heart literally close to your heart. And it will keep your neck warm, not just your heart! Who says words aren’t powerful? How To
6. One step up from Fur (or faux fur!) is an actual animal around your neck, and foxes are the perfect winter animal! Although I hope it doesn’t prompt unwanted spurts of “What does the fox say?!” from strangers or – worse – from friends. Double reason to make this: it will also make a great decoration when hung up.
7. BONUS: have a scarf that you love already but want a new way to wear it? Just make sure you’re committed to keeping it on for a while, because it probably isn’t too easy to take off…