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How to Make
FAMILY FUN
A COLORFUL YARN WRE ATH
H Usher in spring with décor for your front door
ave you noticed that you
see wreaths everywhere
around Christmas, and then
they’re suddenly just ... gone?
A wreath is such a simple way to
make a big décor impact, especially
for the tricky-to-decorate front door
area. They’re so versatile that it’s a
shame to leave them
for winter. So I’ve created a colorful,
textural design that makes wreaths
a very now trend to brighten up your
March doorway.

And don’t feel limited to the color
palette I used. You can incorporate
the colors you commonly use in your
home décor, experiment with new
combinations or let your kids choose
their favorite colors. This project is a
great opportunity for everyone in the
family to express their creativity.

Supplies Styrofoam wreath
Flexible measuring tape
Pen or permanent marker
Yarn in a variety of colors, textures
and weight
Sharp scissors
Pom-pom makers in different sizes
Glue Crochet hook
Wreath hook
BY LINDSAY PONTA
Instructions 1. Measure the circumference of your
Styrofoam wreath.

2. Divide that measurement by
the number of yarn colors you’re
using to determine the size each
section of yarn will be. For example,
if your wreath measures 20 inches
around and you’re using five
different yarns, each yarn section
will be four inches.

3. Note the size of each section by
marking your wreath with a pen
or marker.

4. Tie on your first yarn, and add a
dot or thin line of glue to secure the
knot and tail.

Tip: Start with your thickest,
heaviest-weight yarn. You can use
that section to gauge how thick to
wrap the other sections.

5. Wrap the yarn all the way around
the first marked section.

6. When you finish the section, tuck
the tail under the wrapped yarn on
the back of the wreath, and secure it
with glue.

7. Repeat steps 4-6 for each section
on your Styrofoam wreath.

Tip: If you’re using a thinner yarn,
you may need to double or triple
wrap it until it’s nearly as thick as the
yarn in your first section.

8. Use your pom-pom makers,
available at craft stores or Amazon, to
create pom poms in a variety of sizes
and colors.

Tip: Use your larger pom pom
makers for thick, heavy yarns
and smaller makers for thin,
lightweight yarns.

9. Trim pom poms so they’re fluffy
and round, leaving the two long
tails untouched.

10. Tie pom pom tails around the
wreath as tightly as you can. Use
the crochet hook to pull tails through
the wrapped yarn on the back of the
wreath, and secure them with a dot
of glue.

11. Repeat step 10 to add a second
layer of smaller pom poms.

Tip: Don’t tie the second layer as
tightly as the first or they’ll smush
the larger pom poms.

12. Trim off any excess tails from the
back of the wreath, and hang using a
wreath hook. ■
Be sure to share pictures of your
wreaths on social media with
#washingtonfamilymag so we can see
your creativity. Happy crafting, friends!
Lindsay Ponta created the DIY and lifestyle
website Shrimp Salad Circus in 2009
to inspire busy women to live perfectly
imperfect creative lives. Find easy DIYs and
recipes at shrimpsaladcircus.com.

WREATH PHOTOS: COURTESY OF LINDSAY PONTA; YARN: ISTOCK/GETTY IMAGES PLUS/VAITEKUNE
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