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Make A Chunky Knit Wreath In Under 30 Minutes

Make a Chunky Knit Wreath in Under 30 minutes! Yes, you heard correctly, this is probably the simplest wreath I have ever created. I can’t get enough of the beautiful Merino wool yarn. 
winter wreath diy

To be honest, I didn’t time myself, and it might be more like a 15-minute wreath. 

As you know, I have many chunky wool projects over here on the blog. 

wreath making tutorials

And today, I’m joined by my seven friends and their beautiful winter wreaths. You can view their wreaths at the bottom of this post. So, sit back, get comfy and enjoy these fun projects. 

yarn wreath home decor

 

As I said, I love the white chunky wool yarn. If you like it too but don’t have the interest or energy to create an arm knitted blanket, making a wreath is the next best thing. The soft wool has a comfy huggable style that warms a room. 

 

I’m not much of a knitter, so I thought it might be fun to take a little overview of a few interesting facts about this beautiful yarn.

 

roving merino wool wreath

*The following post contains affiliate links

What is this chunky wool?

Most people refer to this soft yard as chunky wool, but its official term is roving in the knitting circles. It is unspun wool fibers that are ready to be made into yarn. So, you can say that the fibers aren’t twisted like spun yarn. For the more official definition, here is what Wikipedia says,

A roving is a long and narrow bundle of fiber. … Rovings are produced during the process of making spun yarn from wool fleece, raw cotton, or other fibres. Their main use is as fibre prepared for spinning, but they may also be used for specialised kinds of knitting or other textile arts.

 

What are the different types of Roving?

It appears that there is a long list of this style of yarn. I’ll touch on a few that you probably will come to use. 

Merino – This yarn comes from the Merino sheep. These sheep’s origin is up for debate, and some claim Spain, and others claim Morroco. Nonetheless, it is a soft and fine yarn that is now made in the United States. The Merino sheep were first introduced in the state of Vermont in 1802.

 

Shetland Wool – Similar to Merino yarn, Shetland yarn comes from the Shetland sheep. And these sheep originated in the Shetland Isles of Scotland. This yarn comes in a wide array of colors.  

 

Where to buy Chunky Wool Yarn

There are a lot of shops that sell this lovely yarn. A long time ago, I remembered visiting a local yarn shop and asking if they carried this cool thick yarn, and the ladies behind the counter had no idea about what I was talking about. Boy, have times changed. Now you can find it everywhere. If you need some help figuring out where to buy your yarn, I work with Larissa at BeCozi, and she offers a 10% discount on your whole order if you use the code JAN10. 

What If I Don’t Want to Make One But Would Like to Buy a Wreath?

Although I have never seen a wreath like this one that I designed, there are definitely beautiful ones over Etsy. If you love this wreath but don’t have the time or interest to make one, here is a link to similar wreaths you can buy. 

merino wool hand-knitted wreath diy

CHUNKY KNIT WREATH TUTORIAL

Supplies 

1/2 pound of Merino Wool (use code JAN10 to get a 10% on your whole order)

White Wreath (11.7-inch x 2 inches)

Sewing Pins or Glue Gun (optional)

Ribbon (optional)

 

Wreath Instructions

 

yarn wreath tutorial

hand knit wreath tutorial

hand knitted wreath

Step 1 – Make a Knot

Take the end and double the yarn and wrap it over the other yarn. Then pull the end through the loop to make a knot. 

 

 

hand knit chunky wool wreath

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Step 2 – Make a Chain

Now place your hand through the loop and grab the yarn. Bring it through the loop and cinch it up to make a stitch. Repeat this with your new loop. I show how to do this step in the video post above. Continue hand knitting until you have about 20 feet of chain. This should be enough to cover your 12-inch wreath.  

 

chunky knit wreath tutorial

 

Step 3 – Wrap the Wreath 

Take your long knitted chain and begin wrapping it around the wreath form. I like mine tight, so I pulled it as tight as I could. Make sure to have the ends begin and finish in the back of the wreath. I weaved the end in the back and knotted it to finish off the wreath. You can glue it if you like. 

chunky knit wreath

 

Step 4 – Place a Ribbon and Decorate the Wreath

I originally have wool balls on my wreath, and my family’s opinion was that they liked it without. So, I kept a pretty plain wreath. If you like, add felt flowers, wool balls, and whatever you like to your winter wreath.

 

chunky knit wreath diy

 

 

chunky knit wreath

I have a wall devoted to all my wreaths. I love to have them on hand when I change out our decor for the seasons.

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But, this chunky knit wreath has become one of my all-time favorites. I like that it is so simple to make and yet looks complicated. The soft, comfy coziness of it makes me smile. It is like a warm hug to your home environment!

Ok, until next time, check out my friend’s wreaths.

Cheers,

PS: I love the cute little birds sitting on the branches. Here is the link to buy them if you are interested. 

 

 

 

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Make A Chunky Knit Wreath // The Happy Happy Nester

Winter Wood and Yarn Snowflake Wreath // Tatertots & Jello

 

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  1. jennifer hadfield says

    January 22, 2021 at 11:03 am

    This is such a gorgeous wreath janine! I want to make one! I saved it to my amazing wreaths board to share. SO cute!

    xoxo

    Reply
    • happyhappynester says

      January 23, 2021 at 9:10 pm

      Ah, thanks so much Jen!!!!

  2. Kay says

    January 23, 2021 at 12:26 pm

    I liked the wreath, but I loved the little birds! I have bird houses, cages, and cute birds in every room in my house. Please tell me where you got them. So cute. I look forward to your blog. You have great ideas!

    Reply
    • happyhappynester says

      January 23, 2021 at 8:31 pm

      Hi Kay!
      Thanks for leaving such a lovely comment. I love these cute birds, and I just placed the link to the birds at the end of the post. You’ll see it under, PS note! I reordered another batch since I loved them so much!

  3. Marian says

    January 25, 2021 at 5:32 pm

    I really like your wreath, Janine. It is so cozy looking. I want to take it off the wall and cuddle up with it. You did a great job.

    Reply
    • happyhappynester says

      January 26, 2021 at 8:44 am

      Hi Marian,
      It makes my wall and room so cozy! You’re so sweet to leave such a nice comment.

  4. Teresa Price says

    January 30, 2021 at 7:23 pm

    I am trying to make the wreath, I purchased the wool and wreaths via your links but it is not enough wool. What do you think I am doing wrong? Thanks so much!

    Reply
    • happyhappynester says

      January 30, 2021 at 8:04 pm

      Hi Teresa,
      I’m so sorry you are having issues. Ok, is your wreath frame 12 inches? Also, when you are making your chain, are the links loose or tight? Also, when you wrap it around the wreath, make sure you are wrapping it tightly. Let me know if this works!

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