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Yarn Wrapped Wreath

December 4, 2014 by Edie Wadsworth 10 Comments

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We are so enjoying Advent and a very SLOW move toward Christmas. In other words, I still have pumpkins in my kitchen and on my front porch.

I’m obsessed with all things yarn right now so as we speak, I’m knitting some cool bracelets and a cowl or two.  I made these wreaths last Christmas and I love them SO MUCH!  This project is so easy and takes a little over an hour.  I love to craft during the holidays because it forces me to slow down, to SIT DOWN.  I can listen to music or podcasts or I can eat Grannie’s fudge but I can’t run myself ragged while I’m doing it.  It’s a great way to teach yourself how to relax.  Or at least it is for me.  Yarn bracelets coming soon!  I also made a pom pom wreath last year which I then converted to a  pom pom garland, so check it out too!

What you’ll need:

  • Foam/Straw/Styrofoam wreath (sold at craft stores for $2-$3)
  • Yarn – any kind, I used a #4 medium weight
  • Felt or linen flowers or your choice of embellishments
  • Spray adhesive
  • Scissors
  • Ribbon/string for hanging

 

What you’ll do:

  • Do not remove the plastic wrapping from the wreath, especially if you’re using the straw kind.  It’s easier to just wrap the yarn right around the plastic wrapping.
  • Cut four strips of yarn the same length, about two yards.
  • Hold those four pieces together and after spraying a little adhesive onto the wreath form, begin wrapping.  Wrap it in such a way as to cover up the ‘tails’ of the four strands of yarn.
  • When you’ve wrapped those four strands, make sure you leave the ‘tails’ of those strands on the back side of the wreath.  You’ll use the next set of four strands to then cover the ‘tails’ of the previous strands.  (I illustrate this is the video, if that’s confusing!)
  • Continue spraying and wrapping, until your wreath is covered and full.  It took me about an hour to finish one wreath.  The reason I use four strands at a time and cut them to a manageable length is because a) it’s way faster and b) you can avoid trying to wrap a whole skein of yarn through the wreath form.
  • When you’re finished, use a piece of coordinating ribbon to hide the last set of ‘tails’ from your yarn.
  • It looks wonky from the back unless you’re a perfectionist which I AM NOT.  But it only shows from one side, right?

And may your crafting force you to slow down dear friends!

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p.s—I’m joining my friend Myquillin’s wreath party so head on over for more homemade wreath goodness!  And in case you’re in need for some colorful quirky Christmas cheer, head over to my Christmas tour from last year.  And by the way?  The crazy mannequin with the evergreen bough is coming back!!

 

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  1. AvatarMandyS says

    December 4, 2014 at 12:16 pm

    I love the black boots by the door!!! What brand are they?

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  2. AvatarMichele @ The Joyful Home says

    December 4, 2014 at 1:04 pm

    What a fun and easy project! Thanks for sharing!

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  3. AvatarTerri says

    December 4, 2014 at 6:30 pm

    Love the wreath. Great for Christmas and beyond!

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  4. AvatarKaren says

    December 5, 2014 at 4:25 am

    What a pretty wreath. I had to laugh, I have a big pumpkin at our door too, sitting among the red Christmas lanterns.

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  5. AvatarBecky says

    December 8, 2014 at 4:35 pm

    Just had to share this, I went to my computer without my glasses, and pulled up your post on your yarn wreath, but I thought it said YAM Wreath, I thought Edie has really gone overboard on this!!!! lol tHIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU ARE OLD AND CAN’T SEE

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  6. AvatarTiffanie Stewart says

    January 1, 2015 at 5:00 pm

    Edie, I made this wreath, but in different colors and a smaller size. It was my tree topper this year! It turned out perfect. I had been wanting to top the tree with something different and this turned out great! Thanks for sharing this wonderful idea. So darn cute……I think I will be making some more yarn wreaths real soon 😉

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    • AvatarEdie Wadsworth says

      January 4, 2015 at 7:57 am

      I know, aren’t they fun?!

      Reply

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