Make a Yarn Wreath

Here is a cute wreath to delight the knitter or crocheter in your family. It is ridiculously easy to make, looks great, and can use up some of those bits of yarn you've been trying to find a use for. Starbucks has a version of this in their 2008 Christmas decor that is made of red and green yarn and Christmas ornaments that looks fantastic as well.

Steps

 * 1) Obtain the needed supplies. (See list at bottom of this page.)
 * 2) [[Image:1_things_you_need_422.JPG|thumb|Yarn]]Choose yarn colors that coordinate with each other. 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.
 * 3) [[Image:2_start_wrap_504.JPG|thumb|Start wrap by crossing over end of yarn.]]Wrap each ball of yarn, either from yarn alone, or using a Styrofoam ball as a base to conserve yarn.
 * 4) [[Image:3_end_wrap_919.JPG|thumb|End the wrap with a pin or hot glue.]]Fasten the ends of the yarn securely with a pin or glue.
 * 5) [[Image:4_basket_of_wrap_978.JPG|thumb|Yarn balls awaiting insertion]] Make at least 20 balls, using your wreath form as a guide so you know how many you need to cover it.
 * 6) Fasten the balls onto or into a wreath form. There are two easy ways to handle this.
 * 7) *[[Image:5_preformed_wreath_205.JPG|thumb|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.
 * 8) *2–If using galvanized wire,
 * 9) **[[Image:6_wire_loop_769.JPG|thumb|Wire loop]]Cut your base wire to a length that will form a circle of the size you want plus 2-3 inches extra for fastening.
 * 10) **[[Image:8_sringing_too_890.JPG|thumb|Just poke the wire through the ball...]]Poke the wire through each ball of yarn to "string" them onto the wire.
 * 11) **[[Image:10_end_to_end_784.JPG|thumb|]]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.

Tips

 * Poke a pair of knitting needles along one side for your knitting friends.
 * Poke a crochet hook into one of the larger balls for your crocheting friends.
 * Add a bow if you like.
 * Wreath hangers make hanging these on doors a cinch, but you may need to make a wire loop for hanging if you want to place this on a wall.

Warnings

 * Wire nippers and cut wire ends are sharp. Exercise appropriate caution to avoid injury.

Things You'll Need

 * Wire wreath base OR heavy galvanized wire
 * Yarn scraps
 * Styrofoam balls for base of yarn balls. (optional)
 * Hot Glue or thin wire for fastening
 * Scissors
 * Wire nippers

Related Tips and Steps

 * How to Wind a Yarn Ball
 * How to Make a Yarn Octopus
 * How to Knit a Colourful Eight Section Ball
 * How to Organize Your Yarn
 * How to Make a Yarn Dispenser from Soda Bottles
 * How to Make a Temari Ball