Etceteras: braid and bun yarn wreath

Have you seen all the pretty yarn wreaths popping up all over the blog world lately? The yarn is neatly wound around a wreath form and other embellishments are added.

I wanted to make a yarn wreath but I didn’t have a wreath form. So I improvised and braided my yarn to form the wreath.

Here’s how I made this wreath:

• Make a wreath form out of wire or cardboard.
• Cut long strands of yarn. My strands were about 4 feet long and I used about 20 strands in each part of the braid (total 60 strands).
• Tie off the top of your strands and braid.
• Once the braid is long enough tie off the bottom of the braid – leave the extra yarn hanging from the braid.
• Form a circle and tie the back side of the braid to your wreath form.
• Leave the left over yarn tail hanging or form a “bun” to make a nest. Secure with dabs of glue.
• Wrap yarn around small decorative eggs and glue into the nest.

 

If you have small amounts of leftover yarn, make a multi-colored wreath. A braid and bun wreath is a great way to use up yarn… or practice hairstyling. 

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Inspired by Charm

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