Miniature Knotted Wreaths

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I found it easiest to knot several rings, then apply the bouquets all at once. That approach also allowed me to measure several cords, tie them onto their rings, butterfly the ends, and then tuck them into my pocket to knot in the doctor’s waiting room or at other windfall moments.

I came to this project having very ­little experience with dried plants and hot glue, but except for learning the hard way why it’s called a hot-glue gun, I found making these miniature bouquets easy and fun. While the glue gun is heating, choose several combinations of herbs, flowers, shells, and tiny cones, then glue them on in little layered bunches that cover the finishing overhand knot. Hold the mini-bouquets in place for a few seconds to let the glue cool and set. Be sure to put a drop of glue directly on the knot to ­secure it. A bow of thin ribbon can be glued on for a finishing touch, and Jane LeGros sometimes adds a tiny shell over the knot in the bow.

After all the bouquets are on, snip off the ends of the cords, trim any stray ends of plant materials and ribbons, and add wire hangers, if desired. The wreaths are now ready to apply to (or wrap inside) gift packages or to hang on your holiday tree.

— Jane LeGros of Arlington, Virginia, has been making and selling miniature macrame wreaths for years. Tracey Merrill of Loveland, Colorado, is a weaver and all-around craftsperson.

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