Firstly, do forgive me while I dance a little jig and shout a big, loud Hooorrraaayyyyyy!!!!! We have internet again, and I am back in the happy land of Blog!!!!!!! Very, very happy to be back in the Attic, I missed it terribly during the week. I've been sat here this morning uploading photos (with a big smile on my face) and am looking forward to settling down now with a chocolate-dusted coffee to have a chat about making wreaths.
Oh, how I LOVE my crochet wreaths!! I love and adore them, they are chockablock full of many happy, creative memories that celebrate special times of year. As decorative items, they pack a big punch when hung simply on a plain coloured wall, which is a good reason to love them. But for me, the real charm of a crochet wreath lies in the hours and hours of quiet, creative time that is spent on the making process.
I wrote a blog post back in November 2013 where I photographed the three wreaths I've made together, there are also links to the ta-dah posts for each wreath. I wrote at length about the making process when I shared my Autumn Wreath (here), it is a big undertaking in many ways and you do need a certain determination to see the whole idea through to reality. But the wreath making journey is very special I think, and I'm really, really enjoying being at the start of a new one as we begin a New Year.
I've had an idea to make a Winter Wreath for more than a year - I find there is rather a long gap between Christmas and Easter when something pretty is needed to celebrate the cold season. In fact I did begin this journey in November 2013 but didn't get very far back then (about a dozen stripes of the wreath base), and it feels good to pick it back up again at exactly the right (freezing) time of year.
Whenever I've mentioned making a Winter Wreath to anyone recently, they have immediately assumed I would be making something in greens and reds - evergreens, holly, ivy, berries, that sort of thing.
Funny, but despite my natural addiction to bright colour, my idea of a Winter wreath is almost colourless. I think of a cold, frosty day, of muted greens, frosty whites and the delicate dried brown of winter stems....
....and I think of bare branches and ice-blue skies.
I think of icicles, snowflakes and frost.
This is winter to me - there is colour to be found, but it is restrained, cool, subtle. Interestingly, I walked past a little florist yesterday and was bowled over by the bright pinks and purples of winter cyclamen and the vivid orange of winter cherry pot plants, and I briefly wondered whether I was making a mistake with my cool, pale, frosty winter palette. Maybe I should change my ideas and make this wreath more colourful? I thought about it as I walked home, but by the time I walked in the door I knew that I had already got it right and there was no need to change.
I'm sticking to my usual making method though, no changes there. I've got a 35cm polystyrene ring 
I thought it might be fun to share some images with you that I've had tucked away in my Inspiration Files for a year or so. It's good to gather visual inspiration as you embark on a new creative project, to consolidate your ideas and feed your creative mind.
A simple minty green base with white flowers and snowballs.
Crocheted winter wreath by Fly the Coop Crafts blog
A sweet mix of wintry crochet motifs - snowballs, snowflakes, snowmen and love birds.
Wintertime Wreath by Clare of Summerhouse by the Sea blog
I LOVE Clare's crochet wreath! I love the mix of colours and I also really love the addition of weeny bits of sparkle and bling (pearls and glass beads etc). Like me, Clare has made several wreaths to celebrate the different seasons and her method is very clever - she keeps the same crocheted wreath ring and pins all her decorations in place so that they can easily be changed as the seasons change. Isn't that clever?
Snowflake Wreath by Red Heart Yarns
I like this wreath for the colour palette more than the yarn balls - the pale blue, white, grey and neautral colours have inspired my own choices.
Crochet Wreath by Val's Corner blog
The simplicity of this idea really appeals to me, and I like the contrast of the colours against white.
Winter Rosy Wool Wreath by Ellen's Creative Passage blog
Lovely felted wool roses made from old sweaters, with super-pretty glittery snowflakes added.
Woodland Winter Wreath by Sew Home Grown
This gave me some ideas for adding in frosty pinecones (I will crochet mine) and possibly some silver/pearl twiggy bits too. I like the idea of combining a bit of faux floristry with crochet!
Winter Wonderland Wreath by The Stoneybrook House blog
Ok, so no crochet or yarn here, but I like the pearly berries and the overall icy, frosty sparkle mixed in with greenery.
Winter Willow Wreath by Centsational Girl blog
Cool, frosty twigs and a beautifully restrained colour palette. Love the bright blue colour pops amongst the frosty whites, and the glittery pine cones.
Winter Pinecone Wreath by How to Nest for Less blog
I love the blue berries in this wreath, but also the white/silver foliage sprigs.
Crochet Winter Wreath by Helen
Awwww! Love the cutesome little robins! I'm thinking about adding a robin to my own Winter Wreath, or possibly a little mouse....
Cool Winter Wreath by Greeting The Seaaons on Etsy
Simple but beautiful colours and design.
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Did you like those???? Do you feel inspired to create your own Winter Wreath? I'll share my progress with my own creation here on my blog during the next week or so - I've already finished the stripe base and am currently on leaf production - happy days!
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Oh WoW
Stunning and amazing !
Just as I am about to go ! PoP goes another lovely wall of treasures ~ just blissful bliss !
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Good Night !
Posted by: Louise Fisher | May 10, 2022 at 03:46 AM
Would love to know how you did the winter wreath with robins and what yarn you used I have never made one before and would love to make this one also what and where did you get the yarn from it’s absolutely beautiful your so talented
Posted by: Christine | October 31, 2020 at 07:58 PM
July 11,2017...Lucy, I just found you today. I haven't crocheted in a few years and you have inspired me to get into my yarn cabinet (I bought an old kitchen hutch that has a glass front so I see my yarn stash at a glance) and pick up my needle again. Thank you so much for allowing people to see your visions. You are truly a blessing to me. Thank you, Janet
Posted by: Janet Barker | July 11, 2017 at 03:06 PM
Stunning!! You are so talented...what an eye for colour!
Posted by: Rebecca lane-nohl | November 27, 2015 at 05:11 PM
I love your blog and your stories of England. Our family comes from Scotland and Norway. we want so much to visit these countries. I use you for inspirations often. Thank you for all the clour ideas.
Posted by: GMA Linda | March 05, 2015 at 03:50 AM
But Lucy, what about your May Rose Wreath from 2012? Surely it should be there with the rest of the Wreaths partying to all its colours content? I love how they all look and am eager to see the newest member enter the stage :) Happy Tuesday to you♥
Posted by: Bea | January 27, 2015 at 06:42 AM
Hello, I wonder if you might tell me what camera you use? I'm on the look out for a camera since the one on my phone packed in! Thanks so much in advance.
Alison
Posted by: Alisn Duncan | January 16, 2015 at 12:27 PM
Bought my ring and big drops chunky Marino in gorgeous autumn colours then..... Made a market bag using the foundation pattern of your bag and adapting it!
Will need to rethink the wreath, back to the cal blanket for niw!
You are inspiring and so gifted
Posted by: Heather | January 16, 2015 at 11:37 AM
awww so cute, think I can definitely feel a wreath coming on!!!!!
Thankyou so much for your inspiration Lucy.
Posted by: Jacqui | January 14, 2015 at 12:22 PM
Well Lucy, perusing your collection of gorgeous wreaths has made me decide to definitely do a felting course, an idea I was just playing around with. I love the wreath with felted roses and would love to have a go at making my own. Thank you for sharing :)x
Posted by: Chris Allen | January 14, 2015 at 10:50 AM
I have got my pipe cleaners and started the flowers last night Lucy, thanks for the pattern. You are always so busy I don't know how you fitted everything In and to do the magazine thing although enjoyable I can imagine would have been stressful. Perhaps another time maybe you can do it again but as long as you enjoy what you are doing now, sorting out your new studio etc and looking after your lovely family that's the main thing. Xxx
Posted by: Sue | January 14, 2015 at 09:07 AM
I love making crochet wreaths too. So nice!
Posted by: JARDIN ANGLAIS | January 13, 2015 at 03:16 PM
Oh yes Lucy, I am inspired. I wholeheartedly agree with you on the winter colours. I would definitely include frosted pinecones, a lickle mouse and some sort of snow/frosty flake. Just one question, I seem to spend all my time looking and being inspired by the projects of others, noting and saving and then find I don't have any time left for the doing. How do you manage to find so much inspiration, look after a family and business and still have time to actually producte something. Do you have a Hogwarts time spinner tucked away somewhere??
Posted by: Denise Marshall | January 13, 2015 at 12:25 PM
You winter colours will be great for your new wreath.
Posted by: Gillian | January 13, 2015 at 11:50 AM
I love your choice of colours for the winter wreath. They are the cool, watery, wintry colours that I associate with the season. I think it's going to look stunning.
Posted by: Debbie, Essex | January 13, 2015 at 09:32 AM
I just found your blog over the Christmas holidays and I love it! I love a colourful life and your crocheted wreaths have me itching to start. I can't wait to see your winter wreath. I have a question though. Why would you think of a robin for this wreath? Here in Canada robins are long gone until at least April. I would think of blue jays or cardinals.
Posted by: Nancy Ferrier | January 13, 2015 at 03:27 AM
Love your frosty pictures! My favorite wreath examples are the frosty ones, too. The ones with white and pale blues/greens. I, too, like the color palette of the red heart yarn balls!
Posted by: Lizy Tish | January 12, 2015 at 10:32 PM
This post is making me want to start making a wreath so bad. Its been ages since ive made anything like it. Been distracted with blankets. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Francesca | January 12, 2015 at 10:20 PM
Love the winter colors!!! Its a nice diversion from the skittles colors sometimes. :)
Posted by: melissa | January 12, 2015 at 08:23 PM
How funny, I was looking at the "let it snow" wreath just earlier today - but I love the robin wreath and the last one too, yes subtle colours but stunning
Caz xx
Posted by: Caz | January 12, 2015 at 07:34 PM
Welcome back, Lucy. Love the muted colours, very wintry rather than Christmassy. Can't wait to see the developments.
Posted by: Kath | January 12, 2015 at 05:23 PM
There's no end to the wreath-making possibilities! And yes, I expected berries and green leaves too, but I think cool blues and winter whites will look beautiful xx
Posted by: Winwick Mum | January 12, 2015 at 04:56 PM
Hi Lucy,
I would love to sponsor a blog redesign for Attic 24. I couldn't find your email address, so if you're interested, kindly get in touch at [email protected]
:) Look forward hearing from you.
Posted by: Kelly Brito | January 12, 2015 at 01:17 PM
I love your three wreaths and am looking forward to seeing your winter wreath completed.
I have so enjoyed making blankets using the ripple and cottage attic24 packs I bought from the wool warehouse and I know friends who have bought them are loving making them too!
Posted by: Lindsey Toms | January 12, 2015 at 10:49 AM
Hi Lucy really inspired by the winter wreath colours have not made a wreath as yet so looking forward to making this one with you I like the sound of the sparkly white yarn are you going to let us know your
yarn choice colours? I have just finished my cosy cal blanket and really enjoyed the process. take care.x
Posted by: jenny low | January 12, 2015 at 07:42 AM