My yarn wreath "aha" moment!

You know those REALLY cute yarn wreaths that are ALL over Pinterest? Well, I tried my hand at a few before Christmas-thinking that I could whip up a few to gift. I made one using the pipe insulator-tubie thingies that everyone RAVES about. I wrapped it and taped it just like a few of the tutorials I read explained. Easy enough. THEN the hell  FUN began. I got my cute yarn picked out and went to town wrapping...and wrapping..and then wrapping about ten thousand more times. As my wrists began throbbing, I kept thinking "there HAS to be an easier way to get this job done." SO back to Pinterest I went... I found a few "tips and tricks for yarn wreaths". One of the MOST useful tips said to wrap the yarn BEFORE you tape the tube to create the circle. OK back work, got some more yarn and wrap, wrap, wrap- you get the picture. Again, the voices in my head screaming- FIND AN EASIER WAY. So while watching "Myth Busters" They were using a lathe, I saw that and said I NEEEED one! My Hubs chimes in "just use my drill "(so simple right) The heavens parted, angels sung.. a true "aha" moment courtesy of Daniel!

So here is a few pictures to help you get the idea!

Here is what you will need:
1 pipe insulator (I pictured the whole package so you can see exactly what I used)
a drill
tape- I used electrical tape
yarn
wire hanger - only if you choose to put one in the middle- I am on the fence as to whether I think they are worth the effort or not. 

Put the tube on the end of drill ,take OFF the bit- it could poke through your tube
(you can pull those little yellow suckers off anytime!)

BEFORE TAPING - make sure that you ONLY tape the part of the drill that spins- if you tape it to the section right of my (manicure needed BADLY) finger your drill will not spin. ( I totally did this the first time and had to cut it all apart..disaster)

 Here is how it should look all taped and ready to go!

 SLOWLY begin to wind the yarn- if you go too fast the tube will flop ALL over and the yarn will not be wound tight.  While it is spinning move the yarn around all over the tube until it is covered- do not wrap all the way to the end of the tube, leave about 2-3 inches- you will still need to tape the darn thing together. Covering the tape will be the only time that you will need to wrap the yarn without the drill. Make a circle with your tube and tape the ends together- I do not overlap my ends just hold together and tape!

Here is the finished product- well before I covered the tape
Now, wrap the part of the wreath with black tape- make a tight knot at the back of your wreath and cut excess string. Move some yarn over the knot to hide it and begin to decorate!  If you have any questions feel free to ask!