I found some really cool wreaths on all the crafty blogs I follow... but I thought I would like one of these yarn wreaths. I found tutorials here and here. I bought all the stuff to do this wreath from Polka Dots and Pizza... but I definately need to get my Christmas presents finished BEFORE I can start on this one!!
I decided to use a 10 inch straw wreath for 2 reasons 1) it was only $2.79 at Hobby Lobby, so if I didn't like it or never got to it this winter, I wouldn't feel so bad. 2) I wanted to go small so I could have time to finish it! I used Sugar 'n Cream cotton crochet yarn called Misteltoe (mostly because it was cheap and had all three colors I was looking for on 1 roll... red, green, white). Anyhoo... I really like how it turned out. :) I finally was able to finish it last night when my 2 year old had finally headed to bed and was actually STAYING in his bed!!
Things I learned from this wreath:
1. Thicker yarn might be more expensive, but it won't take as long to wrap! :)
2. The wreath needs to be covered before you put on the yarn- I saw someone use some batting. I think it would make it smoother, the straw sticks up and makes it uneven.
3. It's imporant that you look at the back to make sure you aren't overlapping the yarn, because it will leave gaps.
4. USE the GLUE GUN A LOT!!
Super Cute wreath! Did you check on the wreath on polka Dots and pizza today?!? It's soooo cute! I think I might to make a couple of those for Christmas presents!
ReplyDeleteI haven't checked out Polka dots and pizza today... I will have to see what new wreath I need to start! I have found SEVERAL sights that have great crafts for kids, let me know if you want the list, Sunne!
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE that list! I can't wait for you to see my wreaths! I can't post pictures until after Christmas...bummer!
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