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    Home » DIY Projects

    Chunky Yarn Wreath Made with Finger Knitting

    November 27, 2019 by Patti Estep 6 Comments

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    Chunky yarn wreath and image of finger knitting

    This wintry white textured chunky yarn wreath was made with an easy finger knitting technique. See how easy it is to create your own.

    Chunky yarn wreath on hearth

    Several years ago I watched my daughter make a scarf with yarn using her fingers.

    When I found this pretty chunky yarn I asked her to show me how to finger knit and she did. The only problem was that this yarn was a bit too bulky so I decided to just use a two-finger knit technique and it turned out great.

    This yarn wreath was really easy to make once I got going. I love the creamy softness of the yarn and it will make a nice decor piece for our home this winter.

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    How to Make a Chunky Yarn Wreath

    Supplies

    • 2 packages of chunky yarn
    • 1 -  14 inch wreath form

    Start by wrapping the yarn around your index finger. Go behind the other fingers and wrap the yarn around your pinky and back behind your ring, middle and index finger. Continue wrapping to the front of your index finger and back behind and around the pinky as shown above.

    Finger knitting on hand

    Next pull the bottom loops up over the top loops.

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    Continue to wrap from behind around the sides of your hand to the front. Then pull the bottom loop over the top as before. 

    Finger knit yarn and foam wreath base

    Here's what the finger knitting looks like.

    Make sure to give yourself plenty of slack when wrapping or it will be hard to pull the loops over the top.

    It takes a little practice but after a bit you will easily fall into a pattern and can make the knitted yarn scarf as long as you need to cover your wreath base.

    When you are done tie off the yarn ends to prevent raveling.

    Then all you have to do is wrap the knitted scarf around the foam wreath base. 

    At this point, you can play around with the yarn and move it in such a way that looks pleasing to you. You could then glue it in place for a more permanent wreath.

    I just tied the beginning piece to the end and adjusted the rows evenly.

    I plan on using this wreath as the center focal point of my Christmas mantel this year.

    Stop back next week to see it and the rest of my decorated mantel along with several other bloggers and their Christmas decorations for lots of inspiration.

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    P.S. You may also enjoy making this DIY Winter Wreath or this easy Moss Covered Wreath. You can find them and much more on my DIY Projects Page.

     
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    Chunky Yarn Wreath

    This wintry white textured chunky yarn wreath was made with an easy finger knitting technique. See how easy it is to create your own.
    Active Time30 mins
    Additional Time10 mins
    Total Time40 mins
    Yield: 1
    Author: Patti Estep

    Materials

    • 2 packages of chunky yarn
    • 1 - 14 inch wreath form

    Instructions

    • Wrap the yarn around your index finger.
    • Go behind the other fingers and wrap the yarn around your pinky and back behind your ring, middle and index finger.
    • Continue wrapping to the front of your index finger and back behind and around the pinky.
    • Next, pull the bottom loops up over the top loops.
    • Continue to wrap from behind around the sides of your hand to the front.
    • Then pull the bottom loop over the top as before. 
    • Make the finger weave as long as you need to cover your wreath base.
    • When you are done tie off the yarn ends to prevent unraveling.
    • Wrap the knitted scarf around the foam wreath base.
    • Play around with the yarn and move it in such a way that looks pleasing to you.
    • Tie the beginning piece to the end and adjusted the rows evenly.
    • Glue in place if desired.

    Notes

    Make sure to give yourself plenty of slack when wrapping or it will be hard to pull the loops over the top.

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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    Comments

    1. Laurie @ Vinyet Etc

      December 04, 2019 at 10:31 am

      I am totally doing this!!! WOW!

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        December 04, 2019 at 10:40 am

        Thanks Laurie, it was surprisingly easy and I think you will love the result.

        Reply
    2. [email protected]

      December 02, 2019 at 6:32 am

      I love this wreath! I am thinking about having a girls night and buy supplies for everyone to make one of these for their home.

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        December 02, 2019 at 7:01 am

        Thanks Paula. It's so easy to make. You'll love it!

        Reply
    3. Robyn

      November 27, 2019 at 7:21 am

      Looks GREAT!! I'm thinking maybe a finger knit garland for the tree or mantel...hmmm. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        November 27, 2019 at 7:23 am

        Thanks Robyn.  A garland for the tree or mantel would be beautiful! 

        Reply

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