Wreath Weaving
Weave and wrap and loop
The Set Up
This is a beautiful way to bring everyone together around one generous shape. I usually form a large circle using armature wire or florist wire, but if you have access to vine branches, that’s even lovelier. Natural, flexible, and already full of character.
Hang the wreath once the basic shape is made so you can really see its scale, and then keep layering the wire (or vines!) so it's a sturdy structure. Three hanging points works best to keep it balanced and steady. From the bottom, tie on four or five small balls of wool or yarn so they hang down and are ready for little artists. The wreath doesn’t need to be perfect. A slightly wonky circle is part of the charm!
Offer a limited but rich palette of yarns, ribbons, fabric strips, tinsel, faux greenery, or whatever festive fibres you love working with.
The Making
Kids will tackle this in their own way. Some weave neatly back and forth. Others go for the fun part and start looping, wrapping, tossing yarn through and seeing what happens. Quick, slow, careful, chaotic. It all works!
Because it’s a shared wreath, kids naturally start reacting to what’s already there. Filling gaps, matching colour, changing directions, or adding a wild bit of texture.
And then suddenly it looks so so good! Thick with colour and full of texture and very obviously made by lots of hands.
Variations
Create smaller individual wreaths using embroidery hoops or cardboard rings.
Reuse the base next year. Unwrap, rewind, and start again!
Materials
Armature wire, florist wire, or vine branches
String or fishing line for hanging
Yarn, wool, ribbons, fabric strips, tinsel, faux greenery
Scissors
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Wreath Weaving
Weave and wrap and loop
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The Set Up
This is a beautiful way to bring everyone together around one generous shape. I usually form a large circle using armature wire or florist wire, but if you have access to vine branches, that’s even lovelier. Natural, flexible, and already full of character.
Hang the wreath once the basic shape is made so you can really see its scale, and then keep layering the wire (or vines!) so it's a sturdy structure. Three hanging points works best to keep it balanced and steady. From the bottom, tie on four or five small balls of wool or yarn so they hang down and are ready for little artists. The wreath doesn’t need to be perfect. A slightly wonky circle is part of the charm!
Offer a limited but rich palette of yarns, ribbons, fabric strips, tinsel, faux greenery, or whatever festive fibres you love working with.
The Making
Kids will tackle this in their own way. Some weave neatly back and forth. Others go for the fun part and start looping, wrapping, tossing yarn through and seeing what happens. Quick, slow, careful, chaotic. It all works!
Because it’s a shared wreath, kids naturally start reacting to what’s already there. Filling gaps, matching colour, changing directions, or adding a wild bit of texture.
And then suddenly it looks so so good! Thick with colour and full of texture and very obviously made by lots of hands.
Variations
Create smaller individual wreaths using embroidery hoops or cardboard rings.
Reuse the base next year. Unwrap, rewind, and start again!
Materials
Armature wire, florist wire, or vine branches
String or fishing line for hanging
Yarn, wool, ribbons, fabric strips, tinsel, faux greenery
Scissors
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