All Year Rainbow Wreath
Add some color to your home with this multicolored wreath project. The All Year Rainbow Wreath is a super easy crochet pattern to complete using a variety of different colored yarn. This home decor craft project is perfect for beginner crocheters and will look great on your front door, or anywhere else in your home that needs a quick splash of color. You can make this DIY wreath for specific holidays, or you could leave it up all year-round. Thanks to user srcoe1 7631373 for the wonderful name suggestion!
Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
MATERIALS:
- Red Heart® Celebration™: 1 ball each 9340 Aqua/Silver A, 9740 Pink /Silver B, 9240 Lime/Silver C, 9840 Blue/Silver D, 9640 Gold/ Silver E, and 9540 Purple/Silver F
- Red Heart® Holiday®: 1 ball 140 White/Silver G
- Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5mm [US H-8]
- Tape measure
- 18” (45.7 cm) Straw or Styrofoam WreatH
- Susan Bates® Pom-Pom Maker
SIZE: 18” (45.7 cm)
GAUGE: Gauge is not important for this project.
NOTE:
For easier wreath wrapping, make 3” (7.6 cm) balls of each yarn color. If using a straw wreath, leave the plastic wrap on the wreath.
Wrapping the Wreath:
Measure the circumference of the 18” (45.7 cm) wreath, approximately 56” (142 cm). To make wrapping easier, use a black pen and mark 12 equal parts around the outside of the wreath to indicate when to change the yarn color.
Wrap the wreath with A, B, C, D, E, and F on one side of the wreath and repeat on the other side.
With G, wrap 1” (2.5 cm) wide stripes between each color.
Weave in ends on the back of the wreath.
Finishing
Wreath Hanger:
With 1 strand each C, D, and F held together, make 22” (55.9 cm) chain, join with slip st in first ch. Fasten off, and weave in ends. Fold the hanger in half, wrap around the top of the wreath and pull one end of the hanger through the other end to secure. Pull the remaining loop to the back of the wreath.
Pom-Poms:
Make 1” (2.5 cm) pom-poms with A and E.
Make a 2” 5.1 cm) pom-pom with B. Attach to the wreath hanger so pom-poms hang in the center of the wreath.
ABBREVIATIONS
ch = chain; cm = centimeters; mm = millimeters; st(s) = stitch(es); yo = yarn over
Name the Pattern Contest Rules:
- Contest ends on Friday, August 23rd at 11:59 pm CST.
- Open to anyone 18+ in US and Canada only.
- Only one entry per person please.
- Winner will be notified by email on Monday, August 26th, 2013.
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Delphine Bryant
Sep 25, 2018
As an art teacher I probably think a lot different than most people. I am always trying to incorporate color in the classroom in any form that can be used at a teachable moment. I plan to make this as Roy G. Biv and hang it as a teaching aid. The wreath offers decoration and at the same time a learning tool. Thanks for sharing this project.
Morehouse17
Aug 24, 2018
For the sewer, does this look like spools of thread? That is what I saw when I first looked at this wreath. You can not get much easier than this project. You can get it accomplished in little to no time and have a great looking wreath to hang on your door. Saving this for a project with my ladies group.
princess6860504
Jul 30, 2017
Now this is the kind of DIY craft that is family friendly and scout or youth group approved! You know the kind that can be finished in one take and not over the course of 24-48 hours where you have to let glue or paint dry. It is also the kind of project that lends itself to your own creativity- you can't make a mistake!
jobers77
May 07, 2016
So simple and great colors! It actually looks like a ring of rolls of thread! I think I might do a sewing theme with it and stick some knitting needles through it!
mulberrygalprinces s
May 02, 2016
Here I go again. Every time I see something like this my mind jumps ahead to how I can redesign it. First of all it's very nice but think of it with red and white for Valentines Day, or Red , white and blue for patriotic days. I can see green, white and orange for Saint Patrick's Day. You can tie the yarn so you could remove it and reuse the colors. I was thinking pastel colors in pink, blue, aqua and yellow for Spring! Oh I am dying to get stArted now!
Sleepy Jules
Apr 15, 2016
This is so simple but so cute and striking. What a great spring and summertime door decoration. )
wendygoerl 2394329
Aug 02, 2014
"Happy-Life Preserver Wreath" And I don't see why this counts as "crochet." Just because you crochet a few chains that could just as easily be knit I-cord or kumihimo?
gtraicoff 7230405
Oct 05, 2013
This is an excellent project for younger girl/boy scouts for any appropriate holiday.
emiliep1 5619604
Aug 21, 2013
I think a name for the wreath should be scrap saver's lifesaver. Emilie
klutterqn 3235204
Aug 21, 2013
I think "Colortime Thread spools" would be a good name. They look like spools of thread. Really cute
allisonalto 134652 6
Aug 21, 2013
My entry to name the wreath: "Song of Color Wreath" Good luck to all!
inxin 1270358
Aug 21, 2013
I love the colors of what I would call the "Just Spooling Around" wreath. It's perfect for my sewing room!
tfriend5725 938872 5
Aug 21, 2013
I love it since it uses small amounts of left over yarn call it *the rath of the wreath*. Or it looks like basic crayola crayon colors. Crayola colored wreath.
mthompson8 1467157
Aug 21, 2013
Rainbow Spools for the look of spools and the colors of the rainbow. What a way to celebrate spring or summer....with rainbows on your door or wall.
minichocomuffin 69 54431
Aug 21, 2013
I think this wreath should be called 'The Spool Wreath' because it looks like spools of thread to me. It's an easy name to remember for an easy wreath!
nana39pa 3457771
Aug 21, 2013
I think it should be named "Colorful PomPom Wreath". It could be made in any color for any season, but would not be nearly as pretty without the pom poms.
cyoungberg79 78193 00
Aug 21, 2013
I think it should be called Candy Necklace Wreath. To me it looks like those candy necklaces that we used to wear when I was a kiddo. It looks so fun, I love it!!!!!
grannygrim
Aug 21, 2013
I think this should be called Kalidescope as has so many colors in it.
vanessasparagnamar quesmalicia 508254 0
Aug 21, 2013
Suggesting name: "Colored Yarn Christmas Wreath" ;-)
srcoe1 7631373
Aug 21, 2013
"All Year Rainbow Wreath" is theimmediate thought that came to mind. But, ou could easily change it to an any occasion wreath by just changing the colors you use to make it. Green, Red, Metallic Gold and White for Christmas, Oranges,, Browns, and various golds and yellows for fall, etc. I just love it and it is so easy, you could even involve your children if you so desired! Sherry
fadavis52 7439611
Aug 20, 2013
it is beautiful will be making it for my front door I named it Summertime Jewels
idagranny 0216040
Aug 20, 2013
I must say I love all the wonderful All-Free sites. I just hope I live long enough to make every thing I copy, knit & crochet, quilting and the great recipes. Thank you sooo much for all the crafty ideals.
crochetbabie02 551 0693
Aug 20, 2013
Looks like a kaleidoscope pom pom wreath to me! BarbaraAnn(or just Barb)
evestpridg 1247024
Aug 20, 2013
It reminds me of a Painter's Palette with all the colors of the rainbow.
ladyem23
Aug 20, 2013
I would call it the "Brighten your Day" wreath because it would certainly brighten anyone's day!
jusp 4101261
Aug 20, 2013
I think it looks like "wheel of fortune" so that would be my idea for the name of this <3 love from Denmark June Spuur
callmetaborri 0853 999
Aug 20, 2013
Spring Into Color Pom wreath! I saw it and instantly knew the word Spring had to be in it! Will be making it as soon as the money comes in and the car is repaired.
evann222 6773948
Aug 20, 2013
THE YARN SAMPLER WREATH. I think it would look good most times of the year. You could dress it up with doo dads for the holiday seasons.
quilterbee223 8648 063
Aug 20, 2013
It looks like spools of colorful thread to me. It would be great for a sewing room. I would name it Spoolin' Around.
RainyDaySong
Aug 20, 2013
Rainbow Dash It is colorful, and easy and quick to make. And any My Little Pony Fan would love it.
ksaugustsson
Aug 20, 2013
Great way to use up ends of skeins of yarn. I'd call this wreath "Projects Of The Past Anytime Wreath" Great Idea! ksaugustsson
mlz 2949145
Aug 20, 2013
THIS WOULD BE LOVELY AT ANY HOME OR COTTAGE ! CIRCLE OF SUMMER LOVE ! TUTTI FRUTTI SUMMER !
debbieslaughter 65 59865
Aug 20, 2013
So bright and Fun! I would call it the Tutti-Fruity Welcome Wreath!
mmedlen1961 961560 1
Aug 20, 2013
I love the colors and would make for my door. Colors of Summer flowers wreath.
virgokennewick 648 0598
Aug 18, 2013
Circus Circle. the bright colors remind me of the circus and the circle reminds me of the three rings of the circus
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