A breath of fresh air into the new year: Decorating ideas made from wool

For everyone whose New Year's resolution is: "In 2022, I want to make more DIY projects", we have exactly the right thing for you. In this post, we share our most beautiful decoration ideas after Christmas. For a fantastic feel-good start to a successful and happy year.

New cushions in fresh colours on the sofa create a visual change in the living room. A simple trick to give your home a fresh touch in no time. Just a few splashes of colour on the sofa or dining bench can make your four walls shine like new.
For everyone who loves pastel shades: our knitted cushion trio made from the cosy yarn with a melange look Living instantly creates a calm mood in your home. The melange look of the yarn creates a frosty touch that emphasises the untouched feeling of the year. And that is not all: our hand-knitted cushion covers with relief pattern, garter ridges and cable pattern also invite you to cosy evenings on the sofa. Cuddly moments at the beginning of the year.

Recycled, two-coloured and soft. How about a handmade cushion cover in brioche and mesh brioche pattern? Best of all, with this hand-knitted cushion you are doing something good not only for yourself and your home, but also for the environment. The yarn Second Life, from which our cushion covers were knitted, consists largely of recycled polyester, more precisely recycled plastic bottles.

If you prefer crocheting, you will also find a free pattern for a crocheted cushion with a velvety-soft surface in our instructions, because we love our cosy cushions made from the easy-care chenille yarn Funny uni. The crocheted cushion covers in lattice and woven patterns impress not only with their unique look, but also with their unbeatable feel. Look forward to velvety-soft home decor thanks to this high-quality effect yarn. The fibres of the chenille yarn are well bound, so the volume remains even after repeated washing and the thread does not shed while knitting or cuddling. Cushions that are fun.

Would you like to set up a reading corner for the new year? A spiritual meditation spot that invites you to let your soul unwind? Or would you like to spend the cold wintertime in front of the warming fireplace? Pay attention, because our crocheted floor cushions are exactly right for you. The multicoloured cushions made from the unbeatable all-round yarn Lisa Premium uni can be used in many ways, but they always pursue the same goal: they bring your favourite colours and fresh energy into your home.
Of course, the handmade cushion is also a wonderful knitted piece for the children's room, perfect for dreaming, cuddling and playing. A soft place where the youngest members of the family are sure to collect wonderful moments.

To match handmade cushions, whether plain, multicoloured, knitted or crocheted, a cosy knitted blanket is of course a must. For the new year, we warmly recommend our knitted cosy blanket. Thanks to the melange look of the yarn Living, a clean look moves into your home. For a fresh yet cosy start to 2022.

New year, new resolutions. We tackle the resolution of tidiness with our felted storage basket. This pretty storage basket made from felting wool not only looks lovely, but also offers enough space, for example for storing wool and knitting needles. Knit-felting is very easy: first you knit the basket as normal according to the instructions, then it can be felted easily at home in your washing machine. And there you go: small uneven spots and little mistakes disappear during the felting process. A practical DIY project made from felting wool that all beginners and tidiness fans have surely been waiting for.

So, what decorates your walls? A picture, wallpaper? We show you how to give your walls unmistakable magic with a knotting technique. How about knotted picture frames made from macramé yarn that present all your favourite photos beautifully? Quickly grab one of our Gründl macramé yarns and our free instructions, and you will be knotting your own picture frame in no time. It is very easy. Macramé looks artistic and difficult, but after a few hand movements you will get the hang of it and hold your own macramé piece in your hands. One thing is certain: your guests will stand in front of your knotted photo wall amazed and full of admiration. Can you already feel the loving vibes?

We stay with DIY macramé projects and unique wall decor. So that you start the new year with good dreams, our beautiful macramé dreamcatcher enhances your bedroom. All you need is a favourite colour of our Gründl macramé yarn and a bamboo ring into which you can knot your dreamcatcher knot by knot. A wonderful project that helps you slow down and gives you lots of inner strength. For dreamy, relaxed nights.

How about a cosy home that shines in trendy boho chic? A home that expresses a connection to nature through earthy colours and soft materials. Pay attention, because our macramé wall hanging made from Gründl macramé yarn is made for you. The combination of wood and textile creates irresistible flair. Whether in the living room, kitchen, bedroom or hallway, this boho-style DIY project adapts wonderfully to any place.
Knotting, knotting, knotting. Now that we have macramé fever, a plant hanger with beads must not be missing from our knotting collection. Knotted from our Gründl macramé yarn and decorated with simple wooden beads, it is not only suitable for your plants. How about placing a fruit bowl in your knotted work of art? This also creates a link to the resolution of healthy eating. How lovely that this knotting project combines both. And admittedly, vitamins could hardly be presented more beautifully. Who could resist?

Plant hangers only come knotted? Not at all, then you do not yet know our crocheted plant hanger made from our sustainable yarn Re-Cotton with 85% recycled cotton. A wonderful crochet project that not only showcases your flowers, because the varied colour palette of the yarn offers plenty of bright colours that create a good mood.
Our wall hanging made from the sustainable Gründl yarn Re-Cotton was not knotted either, but crocheted. This colourful DIY wall decoration in three colours was crocheted in a zigzag pattern and additionally decorated with feathers. Goodbye wall paint, hello crocheted wall hanging.

Our knitted guest towels create an inviting atmosphere in the bathroom. With their fresh shades, they are made for decoration after Christmas. And they are practical too. Guests are warmly welcome at any time from now on.

Last but not least, a rug also brings fresh energy into your home. In bright colours, it acts as a splash of colour and loosens up any room. Made from our voluminous tube yarn Happy Tube, our crocheted rug in geometric design is an eye-catcher for children's rooms, dining rooms and living rooms.
And that is not all: depending on how you arrange the individual shapes, the rug can also be used as a table runner. Two in one, and always a handmade product with lots of charm.
Now it is your turn: new year, new decor. Grab your crochet or knitting needles and your individual decor adventure for an unforgettable start to 2022 can begin. Take a look at our patterns, where you will find our whole potpourri of free DIY instructions for knitting, crocheting, knotting and crafting.
Which New Year's project will you choose? We are curious and look forward to photos of your unique piece. Feel free to tag us on our social networks such as Instagram or Facebook, or send us an email at briefkasten@gruendl.com. The anticipation is rising.
PS: among all submissions, we raffle 5 x €20 vouchers every month. Good luck.