How to Create a Yarn-Wrapped Wreath

I had some leftover yarn from my knitted pumpkin project and quickly found use for it! This simple yarn-wrapped fall wreath adds a touch of autumn flavor. Use this technique as a base for any wreath.

a yarn-wrapped wreath with fall leaves and sunflowers beside a knitted pumpkin on a mantel

Materials

Embellishments:
artificial fall leaves
artificial sunflowers (4)
metal inspirational cutouts

Supplies:
hot glue gun (plus glue sticks)
scissors

Wreath:
18″ wire wreath frame

Yarn:
80 yards of medium weight acrylic yarn
[pictured wreath is made with Red Heart Soft in Tangerine]

Notes

Our Dollar Tree frequently has wire wreath frames. Stock up when you see them!

Creating the Wreath

a close-up look at yarn wrapped around a wire frame

1. Wrap the wreath

Divide the yarn into 8 even balls.

Secure the yarn by tying it to one of the horizontal bracing wires. Then, working section by section, wrap the yarn neatly around the frame.

When you have about 6″ left, tie off the yarn on the next bracing wire. (If you aren’t quite close enough or have already passed it, use either the top or bottom wire of the frame and tuck the knot back.)

Tuck both tied ends into the wrapped section and continue.

2. Check your placement

Don’t glue anything yet!

Look for uneven coverage of the frame and position that part on the left. Embellishments can help mask any imperfections!

Working with the darkest leaves on the bottom layer, position them across one side of the wreath at random angles. Ensure that the leaves hang slightly off of the edge of the frame on either side.

When you have full coverage, place the sunflowers. Be sure the leaves are still visible and that the flowers are not crowded.

Once you are satisfied with the overall look, snap a picture with your phone and carefully begin moving the embellishments to the side of the frame, keeping them adjacent to their position.

a close-up of sunflowers and fall leaves on a wreath

3. Secure your embellishments

Attach the leaves first by spreading a single line of hot glue on the center of the leaf, only covering the bottom third. This mirrors the midrib and allows the leaves to hang more naturally.

Allow the first layer of leaves to cool before adding the second layer.

Secure each sunflower, only using glue on the center of the back so that the petals may move freely.

Once your glue has cooled, check that each item is secure and reapply glue where necessary.