Thrifted DIY Fall Yarn Ball Wreath

“In a ball of yarn is the potential to make a dream that you have come true.”
– Melanie Falick

A few years back, I was at a craft store looking at the yarn.  I wanted to learn to knit but didn’t really have anyone around that could teach me.  

I got to talking with the sweetest little lady you ever did meet.  She was from England and was a pro as she started knitting in kindergarten. We talked for a bit and she actually invited me to learn from her….at her house.  Can you believe that?

For a few month I went, and tried to learn, but some family issues came up so I had to step away from the learning process for awhile.  I wish I lived in the area again so I could meet back up with this cute little lady.

Anywho, during this time I started picking up some yarn at thrift stores with all sorts of aspirations. And like any good upcycler, I keep all the goods on hand…..just in case!

I’ve been seeing some yarn wreaths lately, and thought I would make my version:

Thrifted DIY Fall Yarn Ball Wreath

SUPPLIES

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• Yarn – I choose several different colors that would compliment each other and be in the spirit of fall.  (BTW – How pretty is this yarn? Okay, don’t encourage me as I don’t need any yarn!!!!)
• Wreath – Got at the Thrift Store as well.
• Ribbon – From my leftover stash!
• Scissors
• Hot Glue Gun – This is the cordless one I am using and when that one gives up I want to move to this one.
• Hot Glue Sticks – I prefer the longer ones as they don’t run out as fast.

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INSTRUCTIONS

1. As stated above, choose the colors that best go with the theme you are creating.  I picked out 6 colors.
2. Create a ball of yarn by wrapping around two fingers to start- aprox 6 times. Remove from fingers and wrap the tail end around it to start a small ball.
3. Wind the yard to the desired size. For this wreath, 3 yarn balls were made from each color (a small, medium, and one large).
4. Once you are done winding the yarn, tuck the end yarn into the ball.  You can hot glue it if you like.
5. After you have completed all your yarn balls, you can either start gluing them to the wreath or you can do a practice design layout on a flat surface. Note- I did glue my tucked end piece down so it would be extra secure.
6. Use a ribbon to hang in your desired area.

NOTE – You could use Styrofoam balls to wrap yarn around.  It will use up less yarn however I didn’t have any and found these didn’t take up that much yarn really (as evidenced by all the yarn I still have!)

This wreath took about 30 minutes, or less, to make and could easily be done while watching a favorite show.

If you have extra yarn lying around, this little Thrifted DIY Fall Yarn Ball Wreath is fun to make for yourself or as a gift.

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