DIY Fall Wreath with Yarn

Learn how to make this unique DIY Fall wreath for the front door, perfect for whenever you need wreath ideas! Last week, I shared a simple fall wreath, but this version is a bit more complicated.

This wreath is made with warm-colored ribbon, fun pom poms, and soft yarn–the perfect elements of fall! For more ideas, learn more about my fall door wreaths.

Make Your Own DIY Fall Wreath

Welcome fall with this easy, family- and kid-friendly craft, which is perfect for celebrating the autumnal months. If you enjoy hand-knitting yarn, then you will appreciate this wreath! Do not worry if you have never used your hands to knit–it’s pretty easy!

Supplies Needed To Make DIY Fall Wreath

• Giant Chunky Yarn: You can use any color you want! I like grey because it is neutral.
• Burlap Ribbon: I used orange, but feel free to use any colored or patterned burlap you would like. Think of your favorite warm fall colors!
• Wire Wreath Form: In any size you wish.
• Pom Poms or Wool Balls: You can use any color of pom poms you would like. Feel free to use neutral or bold colors! I like warm colors for Fall.
• Hot Glue and Glue Gun: This is used to glue different parts of the wreath together, including the extra materials. Make sure you have a hot glue gun!

Note: Gather all of the supplies before starting this crafty DIY project!

How To Knit Wreath

Step 1: Begin Arm Knitting Your Wreath

First, we will begin our first row of arm knitting with a knot. Pull out about a 3-foot piece from your yarn. Drape this over your hand. There should be three feet on one side, and the yarn should be attached to your skein on the other.

Pinch the yarn with your other hand, as shown below.

Step 2: Make Knot

Twist and grab the yarn that is attached to your skein.

Pull through, and now you have a slip knot.

Step 3: Thread Yarn

Now that your first knot is complete thread it onto your arm. You can tighten this if needed.

Now, we will begin adding the stitches that will become our first row. You will need to hold the yarn properly for each stitch. Hold the yarn attached to your skein with your index and middle finger, as shown below. Then, grab the end with your other two fingers.

Put the 3-foot tail of yarn around your thumb, as shown below. The pinky and ring fingers will hold both of the pieces.

Step 4: Keep Threading

Take your index finger on the opposite hand. Go under the first strand, over the second, and grab the third. Pull it through to create another stitch.

Add this to your arm as well. Repeat as many times as you would like. I did 5 stitches across for my wreath. You could do more or fewer to make the wreath itself wider or narrower.

You will not need the tail end of the yarn any longer. From now on, work only with the piece connected to the skein of yarn. Grab that piece with the hand that has the loops.

Step 5: Arm Knit

Pull it through the first loop, turn it towards yourself, and slip it on the opposite hand. Tighten the stitches as you go. You should get them as tight as possible. Guess what? You are now arm knitting!

Repeat the same process above and move the stitches to your other arm. Work until they are all moved. Now, you have completed your first row. Congrats! But we have a few more to complete this DIY Fall wreath.

Step 6: Repeat

Repeat these same steps, moving the stitches to alternating arms as you go along.

Repeat as many times as necessary to make your piece long enough to wrap around your wreath form.

Step 7: Tie Off Yarn

When you wrap the form, it should not be super tight but not too loose, either. Once you think you have enough, it is time to tie off your project.

Complete two stitches on the row just like the instructions above.

Step 8: Tighten

Pull the first stitch over the second and then tighten. Do not over-tighten here, as your end can get super small.

You will want to continue in this same manner for all of your stitches.

Step 9: Cut Strand

Now you are left with one stitch left on your arm. Cut the strand attached to your skein about a foot and a half away from your project.

Pull that end through the last stitch.

Step 10: Pull

Then, pull it until it is tight.

Now, we have one long piece, but we need a circle to go around the wreath form. Next, we will secure the two ends together.

Step 11: Secure

Put the two ends together. Then, use the piece you cut a foot and a half long to bind the two together.

Step 12: Weave

Put it through both pieces weaving it in and out until you get to the other side of the knitted piece.

Step 13: Tie Knot

Once you get to the other side, make a loop with the yarn and pull the end through to make a knot. You can double this knot if you would like.

Then, all that is left is to hide both ends. You can cut some off to make them shorter, and then weave them throughout your piece to hide them.

Step 14: Form Circle

Turn your knitted piece so that it is a formed circle. I found that mine naturally made this shape. Then I just put the wreath form inside the piece. Maneuver the piece until the wreath form is hidden.

You did it! You learned arm knitting, and you made a wreath. But how do you make it into a DIY Fall wreath? Well, we need a few more supplies.

How To Decorate A Fall Wreath

Step 1: Add Burlap Bow

First, tie a bow to hang your wreath from the burlap ribbon.

Step 2: Add Pom Poms

Then, use hot glue to secure pom poms or wool balls in various colors all over your wreath.

Then, let your arm-knit wreath welcome your Thanksgiving guests! They will love this unique twist on a traditional wreath.

You will love saying you made this DIY Fall wreath all by yourself! Now, wasn’t that easy?

How To Use DIY Fall Wreath

Use this wreath idea to decorate your home for Fall! Switch up the colors for each holiday to use this project idea over and over.

Hang this wreath on the door of your home or the walls inside the house.

FAQs About DIY Fall Wreath

Here are some questions readers ask about making this DIY Fall wreath. If you have a question, please check if I’ve answered it below. Don’t see your question? Leave it for me in the comments!

How Many Skeins Of Yarn Do You Need For This Project?

For my wreath, I used less than one skein of yarn. However, you may need more or less depending on the size of your wire wreath form.

What Type Of Yarn Did You Use?

For this project, I used Giant Chunky Yarn, a cotton blend. My skein had 49 YDS, 35 ounces / 1000 grams, and more of a “t-shirt feel” (vs. a fuzzy/fluffy feel).

The specific brand of yarn that I used in this tutorial is no longer available, but you can use any chunky yarn or chunky blanket yarn for this project.

Where Can You Get A Wire Wreath Form?

You can purchase a wire wreath from the craft store or online. A smaller one might be available at the Dollar Store.

Could I Make My Own Pom Poms For This Project?

Yes! You can easily use a pom pom maker to create your own custom pom poms for your wreath!

5 More Fall DIYs

Did you love this DIY fall wreath and are looking for more fall DIYs? Then check out the projects below!

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