Yarn-Wrapped Ombre Monogrammed Letter

by Jillian Leslie on

These monogrammed letters are one of our most popular crafts and are a great party decoration or piece of home décor.

This letter art will look great above a baby shower food table, hanging on a kid’s bedroom wall, or in a nursery.

If you’d like to make your own, then this DIY is just what you need. It’s the Pinterest perfect craft project!

Personalize it with your favorite colorful yarn to match your party or decor color scheme—we also have a tutorial for this cute blue monogram letter version and this sequin monogram letter DIY too.

This yarn-wrapped letter also makes a lovely baby shower gift.

Also, don’t forget we have the most gorgeous FREE baby shower party printables and FREE girl birthday party printables.

Why You’ll Love This Yarn-Wrapped Letter Craft

  • Personalization: One of the main reasons to love this craft is the personalization it offers. You can choose the letter you want to use and wrap it in your favorite color of yarn, making it a unique and personalized decor piece.
  • Easy to Make: Another reason to love this craft is that it is relatively easy to make. You do not need any special skills or tools to create this craft, making it a great project for beginners and experienced crafters alike.
  • Low Cost: Yarn is an affordable material, and this craft only requires you buy a letter and some glue at your local craft store, making it a low-cost way to create a beautiful piece of decor.
  • Versatility: This craft can be used in various ways, making it a versatile addition to your home decor. You can hang it on the wall, prop it up on a shelf, or even use it as a centerpiece.
  • Creativity: This craft allows for creativity and experimentation with different color combinations and patterns, making it a fun and engaging activity.
  • Unique Gift Idea: This Easy Yarn-Wrapped Ombre Monogrammed Letter is a thoughtful and unique gift idea for friends and family. You can customize the letter and colors to match the recipient’s style and personality.

Supplies

To create a Yarn-Wrapped Ombre Monogrammed Letter craft with Yarn in 3 different shades of pink (light, medium, and dark) and Martha Stewart embellishments, you will need the following supplies:

  • Wooden letter
  • Yarn in 3 different shades of pink – light, medium, and dark
  • Scissors
  • Glue gun
  • Martha Stewart embellishments (optional)

Note: The amount of yarn needed will depend on the size of the wooden letter used. A larger letter will require more yarn, while a smaller letter will require less. Be sure to have enough yarn to cover the entire letter.

How to Make an Easy Yarn-Wrapped Ombre Monogrammed Letter

Yarn-Wrapped Ombre Monogrammed Letter - What you need

Step 1: Apply the glue and wrap

Apply craft glue to the backside, the top, and the bottom of the letter. I glued about three inches, started wrapping, then added more glue as I moved up.

I left the ends of the yarn long until the whole thing had dried. Then I trimmed them.

Yarn Wrapped Ombre Monogrammed Letter

Step 2: Embellish!

Add pretty embellishments. The ones I chose had sticky tape on the back, and I was done!

Yarn-Wrapped Ombre Monogrammed Letter | CatchMyParty.com

The whole thing probably took about an hour, and the longest part was waiting for the glue to dry.

Tips and Substitutions

  • Plan the Color Scheme: Before starting the craft, plan out the color scheme for the ombre effect. Decide which shade of pink yarn will be used for the letter’s top, middle, and bottom. This will ensure that the ombre effect is consistent throughout the craft.
  • Secure the Yarn: When wrapping the yarn around the wooden letter, make sure to secure the yarn tightly with each wrap. This will prevent the yarn from slipping or unraveling.
  • Use a Hot Glue Gun: To attach the yarn to the wooden letter, use a hot glue gun. This will ensure that the yarn stays in place and does not move around.
  • Cut the Yarn into Strips: To make the wrapping process easier, cut the yarn into small strips. This will allow you to tightly wrap the yarn and make it easier to control.
  • Yarn Colors: You can substitute the pink yarn for any other color of yarn that you prefer. You can also use more or fewer shades of yarn to create different effects.
  • Embellishments: Instead of using Martha Stewart embellishments, you can use other types of decorations, such as ribbons, buttons, or beads.
How do you make yarn letters?

By applying glue to a wooden letter and then wrapping yarn around the letter, securing the yarn and embellishing it.

What if I can’t find wooden letters?

You can also use cardboard or foam letters.

Why do I need to use hot glue?

Hot glue will hold or stick the yarn to the letters better than regular cold glue will.

Need party craft ideas for girls?

These yarn-wrapped letters can work in all different colors, so be sure to check out our awesome boy-themed birthday parties, including these super sweet hot air balloon parties and these fun safari-themed parties.

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How to Make an Easy Yarn-Wrapped Ombre Monogrammed Letter

One of our most popular DIY crafts of all time!

Equipment

  • Yarn in 3 different shade of pink – light, medium, dark
  • Martha Stewart embellishments
  • Wooden letter “L “

Instructions

  • Apply craft glue to the backside, the top, and the bottom of the letter. I glued about three inches, started wrapping, then added more glue as I moved up.
  • I left the ends of the yarn long until the whole thing had dried. Then I trimmed them.
  • Add pretty embellishments. The ones I chose had sticky tape on the back, and I was done!
  • The whole thing probably took about an hour, and the longest part was waiting for the glue to dry.

Notes

Use hot glue for maximum hold!
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Yarn Wrapped Ombre Monogrammed Letter
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    Michelle Jones wrote:

    Love that. So simple bet yet so cute and cute and looks expensive :)

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    Rebecca wrote:

    How do you wrap the top of the letter? Or do you leave that undone?

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    Wendy @ Ramblings from the Sunshine State wrote:

    That turned out so cute!

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    Carol Levine wrote:

    Love these making my Grand daughter one!

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    Diana wrote:

    I found you on Pinterest. What a great idea! Thanks!

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    Taylor wrote:

    This of the cutest yarn letter ever. Perfect color combo! And I must find those embellishments.

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    Leonie @ Ashlee Rae wrote:

    So pretty!!! The colors work beautifully and those flower embellishments are gorgeous.

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    Brittany @ Crafty Mischief wrote:

    Darling!

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    Pinterest Lover wrote:

    What kind of glue did you use? Would Elmer's work?

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    Sarah wrote:

    I was just wondering how would I do this with the letter M without making it look weird. Like if I was to do it ombré like that. It would be a light colour on one side and be dark on the other.

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    Brantcookies wrote:

    Ooooh this is so pretty, I have to make these for my sister's baby shower! Thank you for a great idea.

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    jenna wrote:

    what kind of glue?

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    Pam R wrote:

    Hi just had your post sent to me on Pinterest email and love it! As I live in the Uk I have been looking for letters locally but can't find anything suitable. Can you please help with what font the letters are that you have used. Thank you :)

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    Iman's M wrote:

    I just bought Styrofoam letters - hope it works!

  • Gabrielle M

    Gabrielle M wrote:

    So I made mine just right now and I did a few things differently: Used spray adhesive (bad idea) Did a G (VERY difficult) This blog/page helped me! Thxx :)

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    Samantha M wrote:

    Does it have to be wood or will cardboard work?

  • Sherry S

    Sherry S wrote:

    I made a C out of Chipboard. As long as you are careful card board should work. Good Luck :)

  • Gina K

    Gina K wrote:

    These are super adorable - I saw the full tutorial & images that were shared on a segment on our local news station - you can check it out here http://www.khq.com/clip/12692549/pinland-empire-yarn-wrapped-ombre-letter