Now that the Christmas decorations are down, my mantel seems a bit bare. I’m not one for piles of decorations but a winter wreath sounded just right for this time of year. I made this one using Lion Brand yarn and a few items from the dollar store.
I bought a wreath form and a few snowflakes {to add an icy look} and used different varieties of Lion Brand yarn: Luxe Fur in Ivory, Vanna’s Glamour in Diamond, and Martha Stewart Crafts Glitter Eyelash in Sterling.
I wrapped the wreath form in white fabric to ensure no green would peek through then wrapped it in Luxe Fur yarn to give it a soft, snowy look. I love the full texture of this yarn.
I glued a big icy snowflake onto the back of the wreath {when the wreath is hung in the window, the snowflake catches the light} …
… and attached smaller snowflakes to the front then topped them with pom poms made with different yarns and made in different sizes. The pom poms remind me of snowballs, something we don’t see enough here in Texas but something we keep our fingers crossed for every winter!
The variety of Lion Brand yarns add great texture to my winter wreath and the contrast is perfect.
I love the softness of the Luxe Fur and can’t wait to cast on and knit something with it.
I’m loving my new warm winter wreath … it’s such a fun, seasonal touch to my mantel and a perfect way to endure the end of winter while we wait for warmer spring weather to arrive.
What fun and cozy crafting have you done this winter?
O my goodenss, I love how soft the yarn looks. The snowflakes are a great touch too. LOVE!
This is a perfect winter wreath! We don’t get snow here in Georgia either (maybe a flake or two every 3 years) That yarn looks so soft, would be perfect for a sweater, scarf or afghan. Snuggly soft.
Very pretty for winter!
The texture of your wreath is so delicate and pretty! That yarn is beautiful! I had to pin this:)
Gorgeous!
This is so pretty and you made this look so easy to replicate. I am going to have to look for Lion Brand yarn!
Love!! This is such a pretty wreath and so perfect for winter! I love the way the different yarns look!
Those little pom poms are adorable! Love the silver/grey ones!
xo
Love this wreath!!
So pretty! It is whimsically wintery. I will pin it when my Pinterest Boards reappear! Sharing it on Facebook though!
I love it! Fantastic wreath and I love the yarn.
Beautiful! I love it!
I love your winter wreath! The texture and color combo is absolutely beautiful, Randi!
This is just dreamy, Randi! The Luxe Fur makes me just want to snuggle your wreath. 🙂 And I love the pom pom!! Great addition!
This is the warmest. cuddliest wreath I have ever seen. So lovely Randi!
So beautiful, soft and elegant!
How do you recommend attaching the pom poms to the wreath?
I just used a bit of hot glue to attach them.
It is beautiful.
I love your wreath. Can you please list the names of the yarn you purchased??? I need to make several of them. What a great gift idea as well.Can keep it up all winter long. Thank you so much for sharing.
Hi Dianne … if you look near the top of the post you’ll see each yarn listed as well as a link to that yarn on the Lion Brand site!
HOLY COW. I tried making those eyelash yarn pom poms. It looked like a threw up glitter everywhere! Do you have any handy tips as to how to make them in a neat way? I’m using them in a bridal bouquet that’s entirely made of pom poms. (but my sparkly ones are gold instead of silver)
I used a pom pom maker which may have made the process a bit tidier but I still had a lot of glitter everywhere as well. They didn’t continue to drip glitter after I made them though and I haven’t had any problems with the wreath dropping glitter. I just love your bouquet idea … will you upload a photo to the Dukes and Duchesses facebook page? I’d really love to see it!
I absolutely love this wreath! Im making 2! I can’t find the the lear plastic stats so i got silver glitter ones. Im going to get a pom pom maker and would like to know what size you made? Thanks so much!!!
I’m so glad you like it! I varied the pom poms a bit in size but they all range between one and two inches.