A wreath for a knitter
Someone posted a picture on Facebook of a wreath made with balls of yarn and knitting needles. I asked Jacy and Joan if they would make one for me if I supplied the materials. Yesterday afternoon Joan went out with a list and this morning I have a new wreath on my door!
We looked at the website with the original picture, but couldn't find instructions. Still, it was easy to figure out a way to make it, although the wreath that was our inspiration may have been put together differently.
Supplies for my wreath:
* 1 wire wreath frame
* 3 packs of styrofoam balls in 3 different sizes
* florist's wire
* yarn in various colors, gauges, fibers
* 1 pair of large (mine are size US 13) and long aluminum knitting needles
* Modge Podge, if desired (we ended up not using it)
I showed Joan how to wrap the yarn around the styrofoam balls, as if she were using a nostepinne. We thought about spraying the finished yarn-balls with Modge Podge, but Joan just tucked the yarn-end under the wrapped yarn, then slipped florist's wire under a few strands of yarn and wired them to the wreath frame. Finally she stuck the needles under the yarn on several balls and it was done!
We looked at the website with the original picture, but couldn't find instructions. Still, it was easy to figure out a way to make it, although the wreath that was our inspiration may have been put together differently.
Supplies for my wreath:
* 1 wire wreath frame
* 3 packs of styrofoam balls in 3 different sizes
* florist's wire
* yarn in various colors, gauges, fibers
* 1 pair of large (mine are size US 13) and long aluminum knitting needles
* Modge Podge, if desired (we ended up not using it)
I showed Joan how to wrap the yarn around the styrofoam balls, as if she were using a nostepinne. We thought about spraying the finished yarn-balls with Modge Podge, but Joan just tucked the yarn-end under the wrapped yarn, then slipped florist's wire under a few strands of yarn and wired them to the wreath frame. Finally she stuck the needles under the yarn on several balls and it was done!
Labels: fiber, home projects, knitting
1 Comments:
This is adorable! I love using 'found' items for decorations and this is wonderful! Warm and welcoming! Thanks for sharing!
Post a Comment
Subscribe to Post Comments [Atom]
<< Home