Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Welcome to Crafty Patti! In today’s video, I’ll show you how to make simple handmade sun catchers that brighten your room—and your mood?
These stunning DIY Sun Catchers don’t just sparkle—they fill your space with dancing rainbows that can actually help you feel better. Natural sunlight boosts serotonin (the happy hormone), while the shifting colors bring calm, reduce stress, and spark creativity.
It’s a touch of light therapy, a splash of joy, and a daily reminder to pause and smile. Let’s make some magic for your window and your well-being!
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- 40mm Round Prisms
- Teardrop Prisms
- Sun Catcher Kits
- Split Rings
- Jump Rings
- 2" Eye Pins
- Crystal Beads
- Jewelry Pliers
- Curb Chain
- Crystal Octagon Beads – 2 Hole
- Crystal Rondell Beads
- Metallic Blue Rondell Beads
- 3mm Glass Seed Beads
- #5 Swivels
- #5 Swivels with Snap
- Monofilament Fishing Lin
- Crimp Beads & Crimp
- 18-Gauge Galvanized Wire
- 24-Gauge Wrapping Wire
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Welcome to Crafty Patti! In today’s video, I’ll show you how to make simple handmade sun catchers that brighten your room—and your mood?
These stunning DIY Sun Catchers don’t just sparkle—they fill your space with dancing rainbows that can actually help you feel better. Natural sunlight boosts serotonin (the happy hormone), while the shifting colors bring calm, reduce stress, and spark creativity.
It’s a touch of light therapy, a splash of joy, and a daily reminder to pause and smile. Let’s make some magic for your window and your well-being!
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows me to keep creating fun content. Thank you!
Supplies You’ll Need (with direct Amazon paid links):
40mm Round Prism: amzn.to/4jHQz4S
Teardrop Prisms: amzn.to/4d5NrND
Sun Catcher Kit: amzn.to/43gCF3U
Split Rings: amzn.to/4k6BGsE
Jump Rings: amzn.to/3GGfGqd
2" Eye Pins: amzn.to/3RR0kl2
Crystal Beads (Rondell): amzn.to/3RUTpr7
Jewelry Pliers: amzn.to/44Xho0j
Curb Chain: amzn.to/3GH6Fgu
Crystal Octagon Beads (2 Hole): amzn.to/3Sodt5j
Crystal Rondell Beads: amzn.to/4iLLbwl
Metallic Blue Rondell Beads: amzn.to/3EPhsEZ
3mm Glass Seed Beads: amzn.to/4jKVbHC
#5 Swivels: amzn.to/3Yy6RFb
#5 Swivels with Snap: amzn.to/3EIPjzs
Monofilament Fishing Line: amzn.to/4k7qIDp
Crimp Beads & Crimper: amzn.to/3Sn0px1
18-Gauge Galvanized Wire: amzn.to/4j9wGCZ
24 Gauge Wrapping Wire: amzn.to/4jM0jeD
-Ruler
- 40mm Round Prisms
- Teardrop Prisms
- Sun Catcher Kits
- Split Rings
- Jump Rings
- 2" Eye Pins
- Crystal Beads
- Jewelry Pliers
- Curb Chain
- Crystal Octagon Beads – 2 Hole
- Crystal Rondell Beads
- Metallic Blue Rondell Beads
- 3mm Glass Seed Beads
- #5 Swivels
- #5 Swivels with Snap
- Monofilament Fishing Lin
- Crimp Beads & Crimp
- 18-Gauge Galvanized Wire
- 24-Gauge Wrapping Wire
- Support My Channel
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Music: Sunshine Samba by Chris Haugen – YouTube Audio Library
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![Easy Knit Mittens Tutorial | Beginner-Friendly Guide for All Sizes
Learn how to knit warm and cozy bulky mittens for everyone in the family, from toddlers to adults!
This beginner-friendly tutorial talks you through the process step by step at an easy-to-follow pace.
Whether youre new to knitting or looking for a quick and satisfying project, these mittens are perfect for cold weather and make thoughtful handmade gifts.
Grab your needles and yarn, and lets get started.
Link to my hooded scarf video
https://youtu.be/DRrcOnUEM5Q
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Colorfusion chunky #5 yarn Berries and cream
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Lion brand bulky #5 scarf yarn Pale grey bluestone
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Yarn suggestions:
-Loops and Threads bulky #5 yarn I bought at Michaels or use two strands of #4 yarn. Choose any brand of a bulky #5 yarn. Check pattern below for amount needed for each size.
KNITTED MITTENS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Using chunky yarn and knitted in the round
SIZING: toddler (child, adult S, M, L)
a) fits hand: 5 (6, 7, 7.75, 8.5)” around
b) mitten length: 7.25 (8.5, 10.5, 12, 13)” from cuff to finger tips (adjustable)
c) cuff length: 2.5 (2.5, 3, 4, 4)” (adjustable)
ABBRVIATIONS:
BOR- beginning of round dec - decrease(d) inc - increase(d) k-knit k2tog - knit 2 sts together
m1 - make one stitch by preferred method p-purl PM - place marker SM - slip marker
ssk - slip 2 sts (one at a time), knit 2 slipped sts together
YARN: #5 chunky weight: 70 (80, 120, 150, 190) yards
CIRCULAR NEEDLES: US #4 / 3.5mm and US #7 / 4.5mm
GUAGE: 14 sts & 22 rounds = 4” (all gauges given in stockinette on larger needles)
NOTIONS: stitch markers, darning needle, scissors to cut yarn
PATTERN:
-With smaller needles 3.5mm cast on: 22 (26, 28, 32, 36) sts.
-Place BOR marker and join for working in the round. Work in 1x1 rib (k1, p1) until piece
measures 2.5 (2.5, 3, 4, 4)” from cast on.
-SWITCH to larger needles 4.5mm
-Knit 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) rounds.
THUMB GUSSET:
-Set up round: m1, k1, m1, PM, knit to end [2 sts inc]
-Rounds 1 and 2: knit
-Round 3: m1, knit to marker, m1, SM, knit to end of round [2 sts inc]
-Work rounds 1-3 a total of 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) times; 9 (9, 11, 11, 13) sts between BOR and marker.
-Next round: Place sts between BOR and marker on waste yarn, remove marker. Slide needle off waste yarn sts to finish knitting mitt portion. Cast on 1 stitch, knit to end of round
-Continue knitting every round until piece measures 1.75 (3, 3.75, 4, 4.5)” from end of thumb gusset.
DECREASE SET UP: k11 (13, 14, 16, 18), PM, knit to end and PM if desired.
-Round 1: [k1, ssk, knit to 3 sts before marker, k2tog, k1] twice [4 sts dec]
-Work round 1 a total of 3 (4, 5, 6, 7) times; 10 (10, 8, 8, 8) sts remain.
-Break yarn, leaving a 6” tail to thread through remaining live sts. Pull tight to close top of mitten and tie off.
THUMB:
-Place held sts back on larger needles dividing the stitches on your needles with needle ends pointing to the right. Pick up 2 sts from body of mitten, 1 on each side. Knit 1 round joining the round. 11 (11, 13, 13, 15) sts.
-K2 tog and knit to BOR
-Knit every round until thumb measures 1 (1.25, 1.75, 2, 2.25)” from pick up.
-Next round: [k2tog] all the way around. 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) sts remain.
-Break yarn, leaving a 6” tail to thread through remaining live sts. Pull tight to close top of thumb.
FINISHING:
There may be a small hole at the base of the thumb. Use the yarn tail to sew up the hole.
Even your cast on edge when you tie off.
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