It’s the cozy season and what could be cozier than a warm, snuggly sweater. After the holidays, it’s nice to layer on the blankets and sweaters in your home to create a sense of warmth. So making a sweater wreath is the perfect way to warm up your home and decor.

I already have several sweater wreaths that I’ve made in the past. I haven’t used them in a few years, so this winter, I’m pulling them out to boost the warmth in my home decor.

For my ‘new’ sweater wreath, I actually made the wreath from a sweater garland I created a few years ago. This was such an easy wreath to make, since I had already done the busy work of cutting up the sweater. You’ll find the directions for cutting up a sweater in this post… How to Make a Cozy Sweater Garland for Winter.

To make the wreath, I took the sweater garland apart and then strung the squares onto a wire circle. For winter, I like warm shades of white for my decor. So I made the wreath in those monochromatic colors. You might like bright, cheery colors for your winter decor. Or maybe you prefer hints of blue and green. You can make this wreath with any color combination you like.

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How to make a Cozy Sweater Wreath…

Follow these simple directions to make your sweater wreath.

Step 1: Cut Sweaters into Squares

To begin with, cut up your sweaters into 3-inch squares. You’ll need approximately 250 squares for a 14-inch wreath. This is the most time-consuming part of making this wreath. For tips on cutting out the squares, see the sweater garland post. Be sure to separate your squares by color and texture.

Step 2: Form Wreath Shape

For a 14-inch wreath, use wire cutters to cut a 40-inch length of your 14 gauge wire. Slowly shape the wire into a circle. Smooth the wire as you go so that you have a round shape. Use needle-nose pliers to bend back one end of the wire.

Step 3: Add Your Sweater Squares

Now thread on your sweater squares by poking the straight end of the wire through the center of each square. Push the square to the end of the wire. Continue to add on the squares, following a pattern of colors and textures that you find pleasing. Fully compress the squares as you add them to keep the wreath firm. This will help prevent your wreath from being floppy.

Tip: For easier threading, use sweaters that have a looser weave. A really tight weave is a more difficult to push the wire through. However, it is possible by using a little pressure.

Step 4: Finishing Touches

Once you’ve added all the squares, you’re ready to finish the wreath. Use the needle-nose pliers to bend back the straight end of the wire. Then you can hook the two ends together to connect the circle. Trim off any excess wire.

To cover the hooked wire, tie on a ribbon or add a bow. This year, I’m enamored with velvet ribbon. So for my bow, I used two different widths of velvet ribbons to tie on a droopy bow.

Now go hang your wreath some place where you can enjoy it every day of this cold, gray season.

Tip: The weight of the sweater squares will slightly pull down your finished wreath. If you are making a larger wreath with more squares, consider using a heavier wire for the frame such as 9 gauge wire.

Two Other Sweater Wreath Options…

Here are the two other sweater wreaths that I’m using this winter. The first one I made a few years ago and you can find the directions on this post… How to Make a Simple Sweater Wreath.

The second sweater wreath I made a few years ago following these directions from Stonegable.

Making a cozy sweater wreath is not only fun, but it also adds warmth to your winter decor. After the holidays, our homes will often feel a little cold and bare. The sparkle of Christmas is gone and wintry days lie ahead. By filling our spaces with layers and textures, we can make our homes feel cozier.

Adding in a cozy sweater wreath is one way you can warm up your home after all the holiday decorations are put away. Take some time to make one today.