Lion Brand^® Holiday Homespun^®

GAUGE:

Exact gauge is not essential to this project.

STITCH EXPLANATION:

Tassel Wrap yarn around 6 in. (15 cm) cardboard 6 times. Cut a piece of yarn 12 in. (30.5 cm) long and thread doubled onto large-eyed blunt needle. Insert needle under all strands at upper edge of cardboard. Pull tightly and knot securely near strands. Cut yarn loops at lower edge of cardboard. Cut a piece of yarn 12 in. (30.5 cm) long and wrap tightly around loops 1 in. (2.5 cm) below top knot to form Tassel neck. Knot securely.

WREATH
Apply a small amount of glue to foam wreath, then wrap evenly with A. Continue applying small amounts of glue, then wrapping with A until wreath is completely covered.
Cut B into three 72 in. (183 cm) strands. Holding three strands together, wrap diagonally around Wreath about 11 times. Glue ends to back of Wreath.
With A, make number of desired Tassels.
Glue Tassel heads on top of B stripes to add texture and a natural look to the Wreath. Tassel heads may be omitted if preferred.
Tie yarn tails of Tassels around Wreath to secure.

BALLS (make as many as desired)
Apply a small amount of glue to ball, then wrap evenly with B. Continue applying small amounts of glue, then wrapping with B until ball is completely covered.

FINISHING
Glue Balls to surface of Wreath as desired.