DIY Yarn Christmas Tree Decor

A few weeks ago, I saw some gorgeous crocheted Christmas trees.  I wanted to make my own, but there was just one problem: I don’t crochet.  So, being the crazy lady that I am, I set out to create some yarn Christmas tree decor that did not involve any sewing.  And, guess what?  I love the way they turned out!

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The candy cane colored tree and the red tree are both made with a knotted yarn method, and the white tree is created in a totally different way.  (I’ll be sharing that tutorial–which is perfect for kids–on Juggling Act Mama next week.)

Easy Knotted Yarn Christmas Tree Decor

Materials:

• 1 large foam cone
• 2 skeins of yarn (you will use about 1 1/2 for a the large cone)
• 600-800 satin pins (I used extra long, but regular would have worked also)
• Large Solo cup and red yarn (optional for stand)
• Fabric scissors

Instructions:

1. Cut yarn into 6-8″ lengths.  (Long enough that you can tie a knot.  The more nimble your fingers, the shorter you can cut the yarn.)
2. Tie each length into a single knot with a loop at the bottom.

3. Starting at the bottom of the cone, hang each loop over the edge and secure it with a single pin through the knot and into the cone.
4. Continue around the bottom with a single layer of loops.  When you pin, line up the bottoms of the loops, not the knots.
5. Start the next row of loops 1/2 to 1″ above the first, but lay the loops so that they fit in between the loops below. (The pattern will be staggered.)
6. Continue creating new rows all the way to the top of the cone.
7. When you get to the very top of the cone, trim the yarn edges that go above the top so that they are even with the top of the cone.
8. Pin a final layer of loops into the top of the cone.  (The loops will stick straight out to the sides.)  Train loops down with a rubber band over night.
9. If they still stick up, tack them down loosely with pins.  (Don’t push the pins in all the way.)

Easy (and Cheap) Pedestals

• You can use these trees with or without pedestals.  Some inexpensive pedestal ideas include:
• Spray painted candlesticks
• Small containers wrapped with yarn
• Red Solo cup with yarn wrapped around the bottom to cover the white edge

As usual, I made all the mistakes on this one so that you don’t have to.  If you are doing a large cone, just trust me that one skein of yarn will not be enough.  I got three quarters of the way to the top when I ran out of yarn.  I tried taking it apart and moving the rows farther apart, but I still ran out of yarn.  Just buy two so that you don’t have to run back and forth to the store like I did!

Have fun!  I love these because I’m always looking for tall decorations.

Thanks for stopping by today.  While you’re here, check out some of my other ideas for Christmas.