Easy Yarn Wrapped Halloween Monster Wreath

Is your house missing the perfect DIY Yarn Wrapped Monster Wreath this Halloween?  Well don’t you worry your pretty little head because we are about to fix that.  After all why should gallery walls, plants and fireplaces have all the spooky crafty Halloween fun! Grab some yarn and fun fur and let’s make you the easiest wreath ever! No really, if you can wrap yarn and use a glue gun you are all set.

These yarn wrapped monster wreaths are so easy, I taught a two hour workshop where we all made them.  So many cute wreaths walked out of class that night that I thought I would share them with you here for a bit of inspiration.  Same concept, different monsters.  Some have horns, some have mouths, some have only one eye but all are super duper cute and perfect for Halloween.

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Supplies For Making a Yarn Wrapped Monster Wreath

• Round foam wreath base
• Yarn
• Large googly eyes
• Hot glue
• Hot glue gun
• Stiffened craft felt
• Fun fur
• Large pompoms

Some of these options depend on how you want your monster to look.  No two monsters are the same and that is half the fun!

Step 1: Wrap the Fun Fur

If you are going to use fun fur, and why wouldn’t you, I recommend doing this first.  Wrap a piece around the foam and use a glue gun to attach.  Trim off any excess.

Step 2: Start Creating Your Yarn Wrapped Monster Wreath

Once the fun fur is in place begin wrapping your foam wreath base in yarn. You can alternate colors of yarns to create stripes or use a variegated yarn which will be self striping.  The thinner the yarn the longer the wrapping process will take.

Step 3: Keep on Wrapping

Every so often use a bit of glue on the back side of the wreath to attach the yarn, especially if you are changing yarns. The back side might get messy looking but afterall it is the backside.

P.S. Yarn wrapping is good for more than just Halloween wreaths.  Try these other fun ideas…

• Yarn Wrapped Monster Canisters
• Mid Century Plant Stand
• Yarn Wrapped Hanging Planters
• Popsicle Stick Bracelets
• Boho Fall Wreath

Step 4: Add Eyes to your Wreath

Once you are finished wrapping the entire foam base with yarn and fun fur it is time for the fun part – the details.  I added large googly eyes to the two I made.  One was a cyclops and the other had two large eyes mounted on pompoms.

Step 5: Yarn Wrapped Wreath Finishing Touches

Add any last minute finishing touches like say teeth or horns.  I recommend using stiffened craft felt to give the accents some shape.

Other fun details you could add include hair, nose, lips – you name it! Also, remember these foam wreath bases come in various sizes so you could make them jumbo or tiny – you could make an entire monster family if you wanted. They look just as good hanging on a wall in the house as they do on the door outside.

Step 5: Hang Your New Yarn Wrapped Monster Wreath on the Door

How cute and easy was that! 

Looking for even more Halloween wreath ideas?  Well keep on reading!

• Mirrored Medusa Wreath
• Thrifted Sequin Jacket Turned Wreath
• Giant Washi Tape Words

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Posted September 19, 2016 & filed under Halloween, Holidays.