Simple DIY Yarn Christmas Trees
It’s time for a simple tutorial that you can easily knock out in an afternoon. I first shared these cute yarn trees over on my Instagram page and have had so many requests about how to do them, I thought it was time to show you how.
List of Supplies
- 3 various size Styrofoam cones
- 1 skein of yarn
- Metal stars for the top
- Wooden dowel rod
- Wood slices
- Jingle bells
- Hot glue gun/glue sticks
So before you go shopping for your supplies, I encourage you to choose a color of yarn that best fits your decor. Don’t be stuck on white if another color is calling your name. Green, Red, Gray, Navy, I can only imagine how gorgeous these would be in those as well. I would recommend, however, buying the hunkiest chunkiest yarn you can find. It just gives them more texture. For color, I chose a creamy white to so they would fit in with some cute little trees I had already purchased this year.
Check These Out
These Merino wool trees were really what started it all for me. I mean, CAN WE TALK. I found them at the amazing Laurie Anna’s Vintage Home on a recent trip to Canton Texas Trading Days. If you’re ever passing through Canton, Texas, I can’t stress enough why you should go and visit this shop. It’s nothing like I’ve ever seen. I mean beauty beyond anything I could ever describe here.
Back to the wool. Because I live in a fairly small town, Merino wool was not readily available to me. Now, I could have driven 30 minutes to an hour or ordered it from Amazon, but I have no patience when it comes to waiting and I was ready to knock this DIY out that day. When I have my mind set to do something, I like to get it done. Anyone else that way?
Let’s Get Started
I like to start at the bottom of the cone and work my way up. So begin by just laying down a small bead of hot glue. Be sure and do it in small sections AND be very careful not to burn your fingers. (If only I had a dollar for every time I’ve burned myself with the glue gun.) Lightly press the yarn into the glue until it’s set. Hot glue takes no time at all. Continue working your way up.
It’s a little time consuming, but keep going and before you know it, it’s covered.
Next it’s time to cut the dowel rods and attach the wood slices. I cut my dowel into three pieces; 8 inches, 6 inches and 4 inches. Once again, this is completely up to you. You can make your trees as tall or as short as you want. After they are cut, you literally just push it into the bottom of the cone. Once the hole is made, remove it, put a dab of hot glue in it and push it back in. This will secure it to the cone.
For this next step I hate that I didn’t get a picture. Sometimes I get so excited to get the project done, I forget. I think I can explain it though. Grab a drill bit the same size as your dowel and drill a hole in your wood slice. Now, I used a log from our wood burning pile, but you can find slices at Hobby Lobby if you don’t have a fireplace with wood laying around. Make sure your dowel fits in the hole and drop a dab of glue in the hole and push it in. Your tree should now be standing.
To Jingle or Not
I am bell crazy this season. I mean, if you’ve seen my Instagram, you know what I’m talking about. It is quite literally Jingle all the way. You can add small bells to the bottom of your trees by just adding a drop of hot glue and pressing them into the Styrofoam just a little. I like the detail they give.
Last but not least, grab your metal star and stick one of the points into the top. Add a drop of glue before you do. If you can’t find metal stars, you can use wood as well, or whatever you like at the top of the tree. Make it your own.
I really hope you try this easy peasy project. You can even get the kids in on it too. Instead of hot glue, substitute craft glue and let them create a tree of their own.
Once mine were complete, I added them to my store-bought trees. The differences in texture really gives the vignette interest. Now, I can’t wait to see yours.
Be sure and tag me in your project so I can see your tree creations and leave a comment below if you’d like to see more tutorials. Thanks so much for stopping by friends. Happy creating!!
XO
Jenny Bogart says
I loved these trees when You first
posted them and can’t wait to make a few. Yes…….would love to see more tutorials from you. Happy Holidays and thank you.
Kristi Bissell says
Thank you so much Jenny. I cannot wait to see your trees. Be sure and tag me so I won’t miss it. And I will definitely have more tutorials coming soon. Merry Christmas!
Bliss says
Those are cuties, so I pinned ’em!
Kristi Bissell says
Aw you’re the best. Thank you!
Michelle Leslie says
Gorgeous Kristi,I love the simplicity of the little yarn trees and the bells you added to the bottom. Beautiful
Kristi Bissell says
Thanks so much Michelle.
Genna says
I love them!!!! Definitely making in the next couple of weeks ❤️🎄
Kristi Bissell says
Awesome Genna. I can’t wait to see.
Lynn Spencer says
There are so many reasons I need to make these, not the least being a way to use my burgeoning yarn stash!!! Thanks for the ideas.
Hugs,
Lynn
Kristi Bissell says
RIGHT???? You could make them in all different colors!!
Susie| Chelsea Project says
So cute and easy to make… pinned!!
Kristi Bissell says
Thank you so much sweet friend.
Linda Johnston says
I do love the various textures. And the sled on the table. I ‘m going drag our old one in to use! Thanks for the inspiration. This may be a fun project to do with my grands.
Kristi Bissell says
Hi Linda –
Oh, yeah. Projects with the grands are the best, aren’t they?
Doreen Bushaw says
Hi there
What kind of yarn is the soft fury one called?
Thankyou
Kristi Bissell says
Hi Doreen, It’s a wool yarn that I found at Walmart!