Showing posts with label d.i.y.. Show all posts
Showing posts with label d.i.y.. Show all posts

11.28.2011

D.I.Y. Yarn Wreath

Have you seen these yarn wreaths all over pinterest + blogs?  I knew I wanted to try to do a Christmas one.  It was super easy + didn't take as long as it feels like it will at first.  I bought a foam wreath form from Hobby Lobby (don't forget to print off the 40% off coupon!) + some yarn that had some less traditional colors (gray, chartreuse + rhubarb) that I liked.  I ordered coordinating felt from here.


Vera's B'day 002


Tie or glue the end of the yarn to the wreath form + start wrapping.  This skein wrapped around about 3/4 of the way, so if you only want to use one color then buy 2.  I finished the top part with some yarn I already had that matched.  I actually like the way it turned out + prefer 2 colors. 


IMG_6386


I used this tutorial to make the felt flowers.  I like that you make the outside wavy (i think it looks better than straight cut).  I cut leaf shapes out of felt too + then I did a loose back stitch around the edges to add more visual interest + a more finished look.


IMG_6398


I used a hot glue gun to glue the leaves + flowers to the wreath.  I found some matching flower ribbon in the studio (i think it's by love, elsie [from YEARS ago]) to tie the wreath to the hanger. That's it!


IMG_6400

It makes me happy every time I see it :)