Learn how to make a DIY jute wreath using jute rope and a wire wreath in this simple craft project! Your front door will thank you when you hang up your new jute wreath, made with this easy step-by-step tutorial!
Recently, we made an easy star wreath using a wire wreath frame in the shape of a star, and jute rope from the Dollar Tree.
It was a huge hit, and then we added red, white, and blue felt balls to make it a Fourth of July wreath!
Today, we are using a circle wreath frame and jute rope to make a beautiful jute rope wreath! It's a rustic spin on our nautical white rope wreath.
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Why You'll Love This Craft
- Both the wire wreath frame and the jute ropes we used in this project are from the dollar store. That means this craft can be very inexpensive!
- This wreath uses a simple in-and-out weaving technique that is not challenging. It looks much more difficult than it is.
- Once you master this wreath-weaving technique, you can make other homemade front door wreath-variations like a DIY star wreath or this easy rope wreath.
Craft Supplies Needed
- Circle Wire Wreath Frame
- Jute Rope
- Hot Glue Gun and Glue
- Scissors
How to Make a Jute Wreath
Step 1. Begin by wrapping the jute rope over, under, over, and under the four sections of the wire wreath form, just like we did when we started this star wreath tutorial.
You will continue this over / under / over / under method for the entire wreath.
Step 2. Go under the first wire.
Step 3. Then, go over the next wire section.
Step 4. Then, under the next wire.
Step 5. Finally, go over the final wire wreath section.
Then, you will come back the other way, beginning with going under the first wire as you reverse the order you just completed.
Step 6. Over the second wire.
Step 7. Under the third wire.
Step 8. And ending over the fourth wire.
Step 9. Continue to weave the jute rope over, under, over, and under the wires in an alternating pattern.
Snug up the rope as you go, so there aren't any visible gaps in the wreath.
If you run out of rope and need to start a new one, begin from the back so you can hot glue and hide the ends.
Step 10. Continue weaving the jute rope until the whole wreath frame is covered and complete.
Hot glue the end of the rope to the backside of the wreath to secure and hide it.
That's it! Your jute rope wreath is done!
You can see the texture created by the alternating over/under/over/under pattern of the rope through the wreath frame, combined with the natural twisted texture of the rope itself.
Common Questions
In this tutorial, we used jute rope bought at the dollar tree. You can use jute rope of varying thicknesses, or other styles of rope like the pretty white cotton rope we used for this lovely nautical rope wreath.
This is a tricky question because it depends on the type and size of rope and the size of the wreath form. Thicker rope will fill up a wreath frame faster than thinner rope, and bigger wreath forms will require more rope than smaller forms. I used several packages of rope that were each 8+ feet long to make my wreath. I bought extra, and saved any I didn't use for a future project. When in doubt, buy extra so you don't run out!
That's the beauty of this wreath - the finished project looks very intricate and complicated. It looks like it is made of fancy macrame or a very intricate weaving technique. But it's not! The under/over/under/over and reversing it for the next pass is a very simple weaving technique and is easy for anyone to do. Check out this easy star wreath tutorial to see how we start to weave the rope, and then continue the back-and-forth weaving method until the whole wreath is covered!
Display your rustic wreath on a shelf, hang it up on a nail, or hot glue a loop of twine to the back to hang it on a hook.
However you choose to display it, this beautiful homemade wreath is a showstopper!
It's classic, rustic, and visually interesting all by itself.
You can also customize it by adding ribbons, flowers, felt balls, or other fun embellishments to it.
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How to Make a Jute Wreath
Materials
- Circle Wire Wreath Frame
- Jute Rope
- Hot Glue Gun and Glue
- Scissors
Instructions
- Begin by wrapping the jute rope over, under, over, and under the four sections of the wire wreath form, just like we did when we started this star wreath tutorial.You will continue this over / under / over / under method for the entire wreath.
- Go under the first wire.
- Then, go over the next wire section.
- Then, under the next wire.
- Finally, go over the final wire wreath section.Then, you will come back the other way, beginning with going under the first wire as you reverse the order you just completed.
- Over the second wire.
- Under the third wire.
- And ending over the fourth wire.
- Continue to weave the jute rope over, under, over, and under the wires in an alternating pattern.Snug up the rope as you go, so there aren't any visible gaps in the wreath.If you run out of rope and need to start a new one, begin from the back so you can hot glue and hide the ends.
- Continue weaving the jute rope until the whole wreath frame is covered and complete.Hot glue the end of the rope to the backside of the wreath to secure and hide it.
Notes
- We used jute rope for this tutorial, but you can use any type of rope in whatever material or thickness you like.
- Buy extra rope so you don't run out. I used 4 or 5 bundles of 8+ ft rope for my project but bought extra in case I ran out. (You don't want to run out!)
- This project looks very complicated but it's not! The weaving pattern is simple but lends itself beautifully to an intricate wreath that will look beautiful on your front door!
jean
what width size jute rope do you use?
Laura
You can use any width of rope; you would just need more rope if the diameter is thinner. When I bought my rope at the dollar tree, they had two different types of rope so I have made them with both thicknesses. You just want one whole wreath to use consistent widths for it. I would guess I used 1/2" diameter rope and something a little smaller, maybe 3/8th inch.
L Darlean Phillips
I have a question about the rope wreath. I understand the weaving over and under to cover the wired wreath but what do you mean in coming back the other way? If the wreath is totally covered, how do you reverse and come back?
Laura
Hi there! Did you try to weave the wreath yet? It's a hard concept to articulate in words haha - basically as you weave the rope in/out or over/under the wire wreath form from left to right, soon you'll have the rope hanging off the right side of the wreath form. Then you'll want to weave it back as you go from right to left. Then the rope should be hanging off the left edge of the wire wreath. Then you "come back the other way" like work from left to right again, weaving as you go.
Does that make sense? If that's still confusing, why don't you email me at lauraradniecki at gmail .com and I can see if I can attach a short video of the movement. Thanks so much!
Darlean Phillips
I tried to email you and it wouldn't send saying the email address wasn't valid.
Could you post a short video of what you mean by reversing the weaving as outlined in my post above?
Thanks
Darlean Phillips
Laura
Hi Darlean! I just emailed you a link to a video showing how to weave the rope around the wreath. Hopefully that will help clarify!
Laura
L Darlean Phillips
Could you send a video of what you mean by reversing the weaving order?
I do better watching a process rather than reading. Thanks
Brenda
Unable to find video of jute wreath demonstration where you cut jute in 4 foot lengths. I can’t remember how extra pieces were glued on the back. Saw the video a couple of days ago.
Thanks
Brenda
Laura
Hi Brenda! My apologies - I don't have a video of the jute wreath process. I am guessing you saw it on someone else's website?
I'll try to explain it in more detail:
When you get to the end of one piece of jute, leave an inch or two of a tail on the backside of the wreath. You'll be able to hot glue this tail flat to the backside of the wreath so it doesn't come loose.
Then, take a new piece of jute and hot glue 1-2" of one end to the back of the wreath right where you just ran out of jute. Then you start weaving it through again.
So the tail end of the first piece and the beginning of the second piece could be glued side by side to the backside of the wreath. The back isn't pretty haha - all that gluing of smaller section doesn't look very cute. But it will look awesome from the front! 🙂
I hope that helps!
Donna marie Wilson
Thank you for sharing your wreath rope tutorial.
I think I will try to make one myself. Regards,
D Wilson
Laura
You are so welcome, Donna! I hope you do try it and you love it!