Make Basic Wire Hangers Way More Fun And Aesthetically Pleasing With A DIY Upcycle

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Hangers are a necessity, but are they fun? Or even pretty? Not usually. The issue with hangers is that you typically need a lot of them, so you naturally opt for the basic, lightweight, and inexpensive wire ones. These do the job just fine, but they're not interesting or aesthetically pleasing. Well, here's a way to change that. This hack uses yarn to completely transform your basic wire hangers into something unique and beautiful.

This is such a fun DIY that doesn't require tons of supplies. Just some yarn, your good old wire hangers, and some patience. The idea is to wrap and cover the wire hangers with yarn so that they look like custom hand-made pieces. There are two ways to do this, and one requires a medium-size crochet hook that can be reused to make cute crochet DIYs for your home down the line.

You can use this technique to upcycle and repurpose wire hangers you have in the house. If you don't have any, you can pick some up for really cheap at flea markets and thrift shops. If you can't find any, buy new ones online like these Mr. Pen Wire Hangers. The key is to find the most basic type: just a simple wire shaped into a hanger. As for the yarn, go with whatever color best complements your home decor or your clothing aesthetic. To create a cool and interesting pattern, you can either use several rolls of yarn with different colors that go well together or get multi-color yarn like this LaVita Batik Hand Knitting Yarn. 

As mentioned, there are two ways to do this hack. Whichever one you choose, you'll start the same way by making a knot at the top of the triangle shape of the hanger with the yarn. Tie it two or three times so that the knot won't come undone.

Now, you just need to cover the hanger with the yarn. The most simple way to do this is by wrapping the yarn around the wire hanger tightly. This works well, but if you'd like something a bit more elevated, you could grab your crochet hook and try the second method. You'll do simple crochet knots to cover the wire with the yarn. If you don't know how to crochet, don't worry; it's incredibly easy. Just follow some online tutorials, like this one by Kristina's Krafts, and you'll get the hang of it quickly. Once you've covered the entire triangle section of the hanger, you can leave the hook part exposed or bring the yarn to the top. Just make sure to tie several knots, and if you can, add a dash of hot glue to the end of the yarn thread to prevent it from unraveling. 

Voila, you've successfully upcycled your basic wire hangers! These are so pretty that you can use them on an exposed rack in your room to showcase some of your best outfits. The yarn is also a great solution for slippery wire hangers. No more clothes falling down because the flimsy hangers are slippy against the fabric.