I couldn't be more excited to be crafting away with Vickie Howell's new line of yarns for Caron! Vickie has been a friend and D.I.Y Network alumni of mine for many years. We have hosted shows together, contributed to CHA shindigs and we share the love of craft.
When Vickie showed me the swatches for her new yarns - I about flipped a wig. They are all my favorite colors to work with. Deep, rich and a little off the color box! Unique and classic at the same time. I knew I wanted to make a yarn wreath with them. I have made yarn wreaths for years and I thought the colors would look awesome with my new orange front door.
The yarns are just as tender to the touch as they are the eyes. They are 70% Acrylic and 30% wool making them Sheep(ish). Each ball is 3oz/85g and 167 yds/153 m. Machine wash cold, Dry flat.
Sheep(ish) is now officially available online at Buy.Caron.com and at JoAnn super stores nationwide.
Lets Make This Wreath!
Materials:
Wreath Base
1 plastic shop bag
Glass Bowl
Tree Twigs
Moss
Decorative Bird
Silk and Paper Flowers
Gather materials and heat up the glue gun.
Hot glue the end of the yarn to the wreath.
Begin to wrap the yarn around the wreath.
Continue till it is completely covered.
Hot glue the end of the yarn to the wreath.
Ball up a plastic bag into a 4" ball. Use tape if needed.
Pour the stiffy into the glass bowl.
Soak 5 yards of coral(ish) yarn in the Stiffy.
Hot glue the twigs togther.
Hot glue the yarn to one of the twigs.
Begin to wind and wrap the yarn around the twig design.
Hot glue the twigs to the wreath.
Add the nest, bird and moss.
Hot glue flowers to the wreath.
Tie a piece of ribbon or yarn around the wreath for hanging.
I love your front door and this wreath! wonderful project.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I love the color and the wreath looks too cute for summer.
ReplyDeleteHow cute is that! I can't wait to try Vicki's yarn, and I would love to win.
ReplyDeleteRenae Woolsey
Too Cute. I would love some of that yarn! And thanks for introducing me to stiffy too!
ReplyDeleteNicole Burris
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I LOVE that wreath! the yarn colors are so pretty together too!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is so cool!! I would love to try to make one! Thanks for the chance to win these gorgeous colors of yarn!
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The wreath look so cute! Ive been waiting so long to try this yarn! I love how its washable with great colors! :)
ReplyDeletecllovegood@yahoo.com
I agree, those colors are neat. I would love to craft with these!
ReplyDeleteWant to pet this yarn!
ReplyDeleteThose are super cute!
ReplyDeleteGreat - thanks for the chance to win this new yarn. It looks like it will be interesting to work with. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors! Sheepish is on my shopping list for my next trip to JoAnn.
ReplyDeleteThis wreath is beautiful and I can't wait to try Sheepish in every color!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! I love all the sheep(ish) colors! Wish they sold them in Michael's stores but I guess I have to settle for ordering them online from Joann's.
ReplyDeletehow great that wreath looks:D
ReplyDeletea really great idea - the yarn looks soft - wonder what it feels like!!! thanks for posting!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful wreath! I've seen this yarn in person and the colors are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteBeen busy using my Knifty Knitter to make beanies for a hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Would LOVE to win some yarn - the colors shown here are so cheerful.
ReplyDeleteCathie you are always so creative! Love that blue yarn!!
ReplyDeleteLove the wreath, it's adorable. Those yarn colors are yummy.
ReplyDeleteI love this new yarn too. Just bought some yesterday and started working on a new project. The colors are beautiful and it is great to work with!
ReplyDeleteI want to win some yarn(ish!)
ReplyDeleteWish it was available at Michael's or Hobby Lobby....no Joanne's nearby.
What a cute project! And the technique for the nest is so great. The yarn looks like it will be a hit.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to get my hands on some of this yarn. I really like the wreath project as well.
ReplyDeletewww.nikki-baker@live.com
I like your project and the yarn comes in very pretty colors.
ReplyDeleteMelody J
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The colors look fabulous! Love Vickie Howell and her yarn, love your project with it! Who wouldn't want to win some of that gorgeous yarn?
ReplyDeleteCute wreath. I would love to try Vickie's new yarn.
ReplyDeleteknitncrochetmargo at gmail dot com
Such a cute idea & I LOVE the lime. :) I can't wait to try her yarn.
ReplyDeleteYour wreath is beautiful! I'd love to make my own version. :)
ReplyDeleteurchiken at gmail dot com
That wreath is adorable. Thanks for hosting a wonderful giveaway!
ReplyDeleteYour wreath is very cool...but if I won I would have to crochet with the yarn! I Love to Crochet!!!
ReplyDeleteI didn't even know Vicki had a line of yarn. I'm glad. I'm glad I saw this on Facebook. Hopefully, I'll see her yarn in my local craft stores soon.
ReplyDeleteI thought I posted bur I don't see it. I don''t need more yarn but I can't say no, LOL
ReplyDeleteI love what you did with it! I'm a total yarn ho, so any yarn is good yarn.
ReplyDeleteI really like the project you posted, Cathie! Thank you for the idea!
ReplyDeleteI AM NEW TO YOUR WEBSITE, BUT ECASTATIC ABOUT THE YARN, I AM AN AVID CRAFTER OF ALL SORTS AND CAN'T WAIT TO TRY YOUR YARN OUT. IT LOOKS BEAUTIFUL AND SOFT. I WILL BE TRYING IT OUT AS SOON AS I GET SOME FOR MY FAVORITE PROJECTS.
ReplyDeleteBOOGEY
Lovely wreath! I can't wait to get my paws on some Sheep(ish) and play.
ReplyDeleteThis is my first time here, saw the wreath in the Caron Connection newsletter and followed the link here. Very Cute!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely adorable. Thanks for sharing the instructions!
ReplyDeleteI make hand-knit items on a knitting loom and was looking for something along the lines of lime green or apple green without being glaringly bright lime green.
ReplyDeleteThe Lime(ish) yarn was just right!
I would really like to try this yarn, it looks delicious! Thanks for a great giveaway:)
ReplyDeletejwitt33 at live dot com
Love the colors. Have a robin nesting in a bush by our front door. She might like the company of this fellow bird.
ReplyDeleteThe colors are fab and inspiring for spring and summer. The wreath is such a great project idea to mabe size down for the kids!
ReplyDeleteNice colors! Would love to win it!
ReplyDeleteThis would look really good on my front door, can't wait to make it. What I really like about it is that its real easy to make. Can't wait
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful project ! And, I've got the perfect place for it...just next to our front door where I usually hang flowers and / or signs.
ReplyDeleteLove the colours!!
ReplyDeleteI was SO excited when I first saw this line. I haven't laid my paws on them yet, but I am very excited to do so!
ReplyDeleteI hear and afghan working.
I have many projects in mind for this new yarn! Can't wait! Creatives ideas keep flowing! Thanks for the great wreath!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Can't wait to get some of this. Love the wreath, too.
ReplyDeleteI am a yarn nut and I crochet like there is no tomorrow! Those yarns to be won look very interesting!
ReplyDeleteSuch a neat project. I especially love the yarn wreath.
ReplyDeleteI'm from SA and would love to get my hands on this wonderful soft yarn, it looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea, simple yet elegant...I have got to check out this yarn!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute and fun projects!! I would love to win this yarn!! ( jodisaladino (at) yahoo (dot) com )
ReplyDeleteI love the colors! Definitely going to check it out on my next yarn run.
ReplyDeleteThat is a really cute use of the yarn! I can't wait to get my hands on some of this yarn and try it for myself!
ReplyDeleteThis yarn looks awesome! I love the wreath!! I am a wreath addict. I have one for every occasion. lol
ReplyDeleteI am a fan of both you and Vickie, and I can't wait to get my hands on some of this yarn.
ReplyDeleteThe yarn sounds wonderful. I would like to try and get some free.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the wreath pattern.
Kat M
I'd love to try a sample of the yarn.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to use the new yarn!
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE to try this yarn. It looks like it would be easy to work with on a variety of projects. I especially like the 'Lime(ish)' color - so cheerful.
ReplyDeleteThe wreath is so cool-it's the first one I've seen that I actually would put on my own door. Thanks for hosting the giveaway, too.
ReplyDeleteI MUST try making this wreath! It's so cute and would make great gifts as well. Can't wait to try out the yarn as well.
ReplyDeleteMy Sunday school class of 1st graders would love to make a smaller version of this wreath to decorate their bedroom doors!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors in the Sheepish yarn. The wreath ir really cute.
ReplyDeleteI never thought of making a yarn reef before! What a great idea! Looks awesome! :D
ReplyDeleteVery cool project. Looks like a lot of fun to make!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful yarn, and beautiful project. I would love to try the yarn.
ReplyDeleteThis wreath is beautiful and you would not have to worry about about the stuff falling of as well as it is made, canb't wait to get things together to make it..thanks for the pattern...
ReplyDeleteLove the wreath and love the yarn!
ReplyDeleteI love this project. Would love to win this FAB yarn!
ReplyDeletehow awesome are those colors!
ReplyDeleteThe colors are yummy! The wreath looks like a good project for the kids, plus I already have the Stiffy...just need to add yarn!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to try her yarn. So missing Vickie and Knitty Gritty.
ReplyDeleteThis wreath project is so great(ish)! :-) I think the coral(ish) is my favorite color.
ReplyDeleteVery cute project! And I love the yarn!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors, here's hoping I get to play with them!
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Gail Goodhand
love the colors! so many projects, so little time. want to get started with Sheep(ish) RIGHT NOW! No Joann's near me, so sad, no chance to get the "feel" of the yarn. It looks fantastic, though.
ReplyDeleteWould just love to get my hands on this yarn in these colors, local JoAnns is just starting to carry Vickies line, just a few basic colors, nothing as terrific as the Robin egg which is stunning.
ReplyDeleteWow! What a great idea! I found this blog thanks to Vicki Howell mentioning it in the Caron Connections newsletter and I'm glad I checked it out. The how-to photos are so clear and give great detailed info. I'm going to enjoy checking out the archives!
ReplyDeleteOooh it looks so pretty! I love the covering of the sticks - I think I might take that and adapt it for some other door decorations! Thanks so much! Thanks for posting the information and for the contest too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful yarn! I would LOVE to win it!! I'd like to make one of the wreaths, too.
ReplyDeleteWreath looks great. Can't wait to feel the softness of the yarn. Great colors.
ReplyDeleteI am so proud of all you younger crafty ladies and gentlemen. When you reach my age (80) you will be so thankful you learned to knit and crochet.I have been doing it for years and years, and still get excited over new patterns and yarns. I want to make everything I see!! I do want to try this new yarn. I am working with Simply Soft, by Caron, right now, and It's one of my favorites. Keep up the good work friends. Jin Jin
ReplyDeleteI love your wreath! I'm psyched to make one for for my (bright!) turquoise front door. As a matter of fact, the color scheme you choose would be great for my door. I'm a knitter and enjoy your truly creative use of Vicki's gorgeous yarn.
ReplyDeleteThat's cute! Perfect for this time of year-- late spring, early summer.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea and you make it look so easy!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool project! And I do love the finished piece. I've got a door in my place that it would look fabulous on. Thanks! And I do love Sheep(ish). I bought some last week to make a few little baby hats and loved the hand and how the finished hats looked.
ReplyDeletei've made a yarn wreath too & they are so fun to do & look great! i just adore that lime green...my fave color! thanks for the chance girl! hugs from oklahoma!
ReplyDeleteTHIS CONTEST IS CLOSED! The WINNER is....
ReplyDeleteCami said...
I really like the project you posted, Cathie! Thank you for the idea!
8:10 PM
Awesome. These yarns look fabulous!
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