Valentine ornaments made with yarn and wire

While out shopping in the Manayunk section of Philadelphia recently, I saw a lovely window display of yarn and wire hearts in the window of Green Street Consignment Shop. I thought those hearts would look pretty in my windows too so I set out to make my own. With yarn from Hardy Supply Co , pipe cleaners, and a wire clothing hanger, I did just that. Directions and photographs are below.

Supplies:
colorful yarn
masking tape
scissors
wire clothing hanger (big heart)
pipe cleaner (small heart)
needle nose pliers (or something to maneuver the rigid wire hanger)

Step 1 Disassemble the wire hanger

Start by prying apart the wire hanger. Do not use your bare hands as you will probably cut yourself. Use needle nose pliers for a good grip as well as some gloves to protect your skin.

Comments

[papris]

Aw, it looks like a cute, Valentine's day spiderweb!

How about sticking a pink spider and a white spider together on there? Aw!

[The Amazing Noodle]

This is a really sweet idea, I haven't ever been able to think of what to do for Valentines day with yarn. Good luck in the contest.
Kerri

[bgartman]

Yeah Katie! Nice job!!!

[KatieSH]

Thank you, Brenda! And thanks for recommending I enter the contest!

[ChrysN]

Pretty!

[KatieSH]

Thanks so much!