How to Make a Yarn Wreath
Obtain the needed supplies., Choose yarn colors that coordinate with each other., Wrap each ball of yarn, either from yarn alone, or using a Styrofoam ball as a base to conserve yarn. , Fasten the ends of the yarn securely with a pin or glue. , Make...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Obtain the needed supplies.
(See list at bottom of this page.) , This can easily become a Christmas wreath with red and green yarn colors, an Easter wreath with pastels, a spring wreath with pale green, blue and yellow, etc etc.,,,, There are two easy ways to handle this.
Preformed base Wreath. 1–If using a wreath base, you can simply hot glue or wire each ball onto the base in a pleasing pattern. 2–If using galvanized wire, Cut your base wire to a length that will form a circle of the size you want plus 2–3 inches (5.1–7.6 cm) extra for fastening.
Poke the wire through each ball of yarn to "string" them onto the wire.
Poke the ends of the wire into the "end ball" to finish it off.
Hot glue the ends together if you're concerned about the circle widening. -
Step 2: Choose yarn colors that coordinate with each other.
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Step 3: Wrap each ball of yarn
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Step 4: either from yarn alone
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Step 5: or using a Styrofoam ball as a base to conserve yarn.
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Step 6: Fasten the ends of the yarn securely with a pin or glue.
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Step 7: Make at least 20 balls
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Step 8: using your wreath form as a guide so you know how many you need to cover it.
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Step 9: Fasten the balls onto or into a wreath form.
Detailed Guide
(See list at bottom of this page.) , This can easily become a Christmas wreath with red and green yarn colors, an Easter wreath with pastels, a spring wreath with pale green, blue and yellow, etc etc.,,,, There are two easy ways to handle this.
Preformed base Wreath. 1–If using a wreath base, you can simply hot glue or wire each ball onto the base in a pleasing pattern. 2–If using galvanized wire, Cut your base wire to a length that will form a circle of the size you want plus 2–3 inches (5.1–7.6 cm) extra for fastening.
Poke the wire through each ball of yarn to "string" them onto the wire.
Poke the ends of the wire into the "end ball" to finish it off.
Hot glue the ends together if you're concerned about the circle widening.
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