Hoop wreaths are in this holiday—here's how to make one

It’s time for the classic evergreen wreath to step aside and make room for the modern hoop wreath. Embracing simple and clean lines, the hoop wreath is a minimalist take on the traditional evergreen Christmas wreath. As the name implies, the base of a hoop wreath is a lovely wooden or metal hoop that has florals attached to half of the hoop leaving the other half unembellished.

There are many reasons to love a hoop wreath, but one of the best reasons is because of its everlasting quality. Many hoop wreaths come with artificial or dried florals so they can last beyond the holidays and on through the winter.

Of course, you can buy pre-made hoop wreaths at popular retailers like Pottery Barn, West Elm, and Etsy, but they will cost you a pretty penny. You can go for a new evergreen look, a eucalyptus-based styling, or a decorative holiday hoop wreath decked out with pine cones and bells.

However, if you’d rather get crafting this year, a hoop wreath is simple and fun to make yourself. Here's how to make a hoop wreath.

How to make a hoop wreath

What you’ll need

• Brass ring
• Green or silver floral wire
• Wire cutters
• Variety of florals and greenery such as eucalyptus, pine, pampas grass, pine cones, and camellia flowers
• Wreath hook

How to do it

Procure a hoop as your base. There are metal rings available in all shapes and sizes. Most traditional hoops are brass or gold, but silver hoops are also available.

Before you even gather your florals, you’ll need something to secure them to the hoop. Floral wire is a great option because it’s bendable and sturdy.

Tie together bundles of stems and then secure your desired design to the hoop. If you haven’t used floral wire before, it’s straightforward and just requires a good pair of wire cutters.

Now it’s time to get to the fun part: Designing your hoop wreath. Pick your favorite florals. Go natural with fresh or dried greenery, or go the faux route, which will keep your design looking fresh for as long as you want to have it on display.

For a classic look, opt for pine boughs or eucalyptus as the base. Dried pampas grass makes a lovely and trendy neutral addition, too, and adds texture to your wreath.

Bring together all your pieces with accoutrements like pine cones. If you prefer flowers over greenery, camellia flowers are a crispy winter floral that will brighten up your wreath.

Once you’ve secured your design to the hoop with the floral wire by placing the florals against the hoop and then wrapping floral wire around both the hoop and floral stems until they are securely together, it’s time to hang it up using a specific hook made for wreaths.

Or, just loop a ribbon around the hoop so it can hang from whatever hook you already have in your own place.