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    Home » Blog

    Cozy Sweater Pool Noodle Fall Wreath Tutorial

    Published: Dec 27, 2021 by Heidi. This post may contain affiliate links 40 Comments

    Did you survive Halloween? Our house is definitely suffering! I think it's going to take a little while to clean up the chaos. Do you go straight from Halloween to Christmas, or do you keep your home decorated for Fall until Thanksgiving? I keep my home dressed in Fall decor, so I'm shifting the spooky to a more simple Fall style. I'm starting with this cozy Fall wreath. Can you guess what I used to create it?

    Give a pool noodle a warm makeover with this cozy Fall wreath idea. {OneCreativeMommy.com} Pool noodle wreath | Sweater makeover

    I guess the caption on the image gave it away! I made this wreath from an old sweater, a pool noodle, and branch of fabric leaves from The Dollar Store. (If I did it again, I'd choose a yellow noodle so that the red doesn't show through.)

    DIY Fall Sweater Wreath

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    Want to try your hand at making something like this? It wasn't very hard. Stitching the sweater over the noodle took a little bit of time, but it was strangely soothing. It was pretty relaxing to stitch while I listened to a book on my phone.

    Here's how my wreath began:

    Turn a pool noodle into a gorgeous Fall wreath with this simple tutorial {OneCreativeMommy.com}

    As I mentioned here in my Halloween wreath roundup, I now have a double front door, so I got supplies to make two matching wreaths. (Then I had company two weeks in a row, so I only have one competed so far. That's life! I'd rather have company than finished craft projects any day!)

    How to make a pool noodle wreath

    Turn a pool noodle into a gorgeous Fall wreath with this simple tutorial {OneCreativeMommy.com}

    Once you have your noodles and a sweater, you need your wreath shape. It's super easy to turn a pool noodle into a wreath.

    Materials:

    • A pool noodle (I bet you figured that part out already)
    • A large serrated knife (An electric knife works, too)
    • Duck tape
    • Scissors

    Steps:

    Turn a pool noodle into a gorgeous Fall wreath with this simple tutorial {OneCreativeMommy.com}

    1. Using the serrated knife, cut off one end of the noodle at an angle.
    2. Wrap the noodle into a circle and cut the other end of the noodle to match the cut you already made. It will be the opposite of your original cut. (When you are finished, the two pieces should fit together fairly well, but they don't have to be exact.)
    3. Secure the ends together with duct tape. (It's helpful to have an assistant for that part, but you don't absolutely need one. I did it by myself, and it turned out fine.)

    All done!

    Give a pool noodle a warm makeover with this cozy Fall wreath idea. {OneCreativeMommy.com} Pool noodle wreath | Sweater makeover

    Now it's time to create your wreath. Cut the sweater apart at the seams, and wrap pieces around the pool noodle wreath until you find a combination of pieces and textures that you like. I ended up using one sleeve and one piece from the back of the sweater. Cut the pieces so that there is about ¼ inch of overlap as you wrap the sweater around the noodle. Put the ugly edges at the back of your wreath and stitch the sweater tightly together around the noodle. (Your seam should be on the back side of the wreath.

    When your pieces overlap, put clean edges (like the bottom of the sweater or the ends of the sleeves) on the top, and tuck the cut edges underneath. Stitch those pieces together, too, so that they don't slide around.

    Once you have your sweater pieces completely sewn onto the wreath, embellish the wreath with Fall accents. I used fabric leaves and the buttons from the sweater, but you could use anything. Pine cones, real Fall leaves, acorns, buttons, and any other small Fall knickknacks you have lying around. What would you put on your sweater wreath?

    Give a pool noodle a warm makeover with this cozy Fall wreath idea. {OneCreativeMommy.com} Pool noodle wreath | Sweater makeover

    Too busy to make your own wreath this year? Check out these cool Fall wreaths from Amazon.com:

    Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you have a fantastic week. While you're here, be sure to check out more great ideas for Fall and Thanksgiving.

    The images below are linked to posts, so click on them to pay a visit and get the tutorials.

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    Heidi

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    Hi! I’m Heidi, the sometimes scatterbrained, but always creative mind behind One Creative Mommy. I'm a retired teacher, wife, and mom of three beautiful teenage girls and one adorable fur baby. In my spare time, I love to share my ideas (mistakes and all) with anyone who will listen.

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    Comments

    1. Shannon

      November 02, 2017 at 11:49 am

      Super cute! The pool noodle idea is brilliant! I love how adorable it is and how affordable the materials are. I'll have to make one next week!

      Reply
      • Heidi

        November 11, 2017 at 6:21 pm

        Thanks, Shannon. Pool noodles are so great for crafts.

        Reply
    2. corinne & kirsty

      November 02, 2017 at 1:14 pm

      This is a super creative idea and what a cute result! I would had never though of the pool noodle and jumper to be honest!

      Reply
      • Heidi

        November 11, 2017 at 6:22 pm

        Thanks, Corinne. I'm not sure where the idea came from. I have the weirdest ideas sometimes!

        Reply
    3. Amber Myers

      November 02, 2017 at 1:32 pm

      This is SO creative. I would never think to do something like this. I might have to try it out with my daughter.

      Reply
      • Heidi

        November 11, 2017 at 6:22 pm

        Thanks, Amber. Have fun creating decorations with your daughter!

        Reply
    4. Jen Temcio

      November 02, 2017 at 3:54 pm

      I love your creativity. Something about chunky knit sweaters makes me so happy. I love this wreath!

      Reply
      • Heidi

        November 11, 2017 at 6:23 pm

        Thanks, Jen. I love chunky knit sweaters, too. They make me think warm and cozy thoughts.

        Reply
    5. Sarah Bailey

      November 02, 2017 at 6:33 pm

      There seems to be so much you can do with pool noodles! I am loving the idea of this wreath it is so colourful.

      Reply
      • Heidi

        November 11, 2017 at 6:23 pm

        Thanks, Sarah. The wreath was a lot of fun to make. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

        Reply
    6. Claudia Krusch

      November 02, 2017 at 6:49 pm

      This wreath is so cute. I will have to get the supplies I need to make one this weekend. It is going to look great on my front door.

      Reply
      • Heidi

        November 11, 2017 at 6:24 pm

        Thanks, Claudia. I hope the wreath turns out well for you! Happy holidays.

        Reply
    7. Jen Walker

      November 02, 2017 at 9:33 pm

      What a creative idea to use a pool noodle as a wreath! The sweater cover is interesting as well and makes it so unique!

      Reply
      • Heidi

        November 11, 2017 at 6:24 pm

        Thanks, Jen. I've seen pool noodle wreaths all over the web, and I decided it was time to try one myself!

        Reply
    8. Emman Damian

      November 02, 2017 at 11:59 pm

      This is such a good DIY project for Christmas! I should try it soon.

      Reply
      • Heidi

        November 11, 2017 at 6:24 pm

        Thanks for stopping by to leave a comment, Emman. Have a great week.

        Reply
    9. Yvon Lux

      November 03, 2017 at 5:54 am

      Wow you are so creative! The colors look amazing!

      Reply
      • Heidi

        November 11, 2017 at 6:25 pm

        Thanks, Yvon. I hope you have a great week. Thanks for stopping by.

        Reply
    10. Kitty

      November 03, 2017 at 6:51 am

      This is sooo creative... I would love to try it and share it with my friends... its too easy to do :D

      Reply
      • Heidi

        November 11, 2017 at 6:26 pm

        Thanks, Kitty. Have a great week. Thanks for stopping by the blog.

        Reply
    11. Jessica Taylor

      November 03, 2017 at 7:50 am

      This looks like such a fun little project! I have tons of leftover pool noodles crowding up my shed right now!

      Reply
      • Heidi

        November 11, 2017 at 6:26 pm

        Thanks, Jessica. Pool noodles make great wreaths. You should give it a try.

        Reply
    12. Sondra Barker

      November 03, 2017 at 11:05 am

      These are so cute! Wow, maybe I will try going DIY this year!

      Sondra xx
      prettyfitfoodie.com

      Reply
      • Heidi

        November 11, 2017 at 6:26 pm

        Thanks, Sondra. You should definitely try it. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.

        Reply
    13. Kelly Hutchinson

      November 03, 2017 at 5:28 pm

      This is probably one of the cutest wreaths I have ever seen! How clever to use the sweater!

      Reply
      • Heidi

        November 11, 2017 at 10:48 pm

        Thanks, Kelly. That's so sweet of you to say! Thanks for stopping by.

        Reply
    14. Heather

      November 03, 2017 at 9:24 pm

      Oh my gosh, that is such a good idea! I have an old sweater that's kind of mauve with a hole in it. But it'd be a great fall wreath!

      Reply
      • Heidi

        November 11, 2017 at 10:48 pm

        Give it a try, Heather. I'd love to see how it turns out.

        Reply
    15. Akamatra

      November 04, 2017 at 3:18 am

      As a fellow craft blogger all I can say is Wow! This is genius and very well made!

      Reply
      • Heidi

        November 11, 2017 at 10:49 pm

        Thanks, Akamatra. Have a great week! Thanks for stopping by.

        Reply
    16. Chuck

      November 05, 2017 at 4:50 am

      Never think of this!! Would surely try this for our home. Very creative!!

      Reply
      • Heidi

        November 11, 2017 at 10:49 pm

        Thanks, Chuck. Have a great week.

        Reply
    17. Free movies online

      November 06, 2017 at 2:04 am

      So creative! Perfect wreath for fall!

      Reply
      • Heidi

        November 11, 2017 at 10:50 pm

        Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.

        Reply
    18. Chelsea Padgett

      November 07, 2017 at 12:25 am

      This is such a fun upcycle craft. It turned out so cute.

      Reply
      • Heidi

        November 11, 2017 at 10:50 pm

        Thanks, Chelsea. It was a fun project. Have a great week.

        Reply
    19. Megan

      November 07, 2017 at 10:17 am

      What great ideas on transforming older items into something new. I surely never would have thought of the sweater wreath!

      Reply
      • Heidi

        November 11, 2017 at 10:51 pm

        Thanks, Megan. It was a fun project. Have a great week.

        Reply
    20. Ruthdiana

      January 02, 2018 at 1:24 am

      I love the fall wreath that you’ve made. My favorite is the one you made. Absolutely adorable!

      Reply
    21. 1

      March 29, 2021 at 3:06 pm

      And besides

      this

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