Directions to Make a Carrot Wreath
Before assembling your Easter carrot wreath, dye the fabric. This initial step is crucial; the fabric must be completely dry before creating your wreath.How to Dye Fabric with Carrots 

I prefer to use muslin for my rag wreaths because I like how the fabric dyes and tears so easily. I purchase white and off-white muslin, so I have a variety of colors to choose from. Typically, it takes around 2-2.5 yards per wreath.

If you want to soak your fabric in a mordant like Alum, it will help to set the dye in the fabric and keep the wreath looking fabulous for next year. 

Shred two pounds of carrots into a deep pan. (I like to use the disposable roasting pans) and allow the carrots to steep in the water for about an hour. 

Add enough boiling water to cover the carrots, and allow them to steep for about an hour. 

Strain the water so you no longer have the carrots in your dye.

Submerge your fabric in the carrot dye and let it sit for 30-60 minutes. The longer it sits, the darker the fabric will become. Using different colors of muslin will give you various shades of orange fabric.  

This will yield mostly shades of light orange fabric. Add a drop or two of Rit orange dye if you want a deeper orange color. 

Hang your fabric outside to dry. (Be sure to put a towel underneath the fabric to catch the drips). 

Once the fabric is dry, tear it into one-inch-wide strips and cut them into 7" long strips. 

Stack the strips in similar color piles.

Assembling the DIY Carrot Wreath

I first made this wreath before Dollar Tree sold the carrot-shaped wreath forms, so I used two candy cane forms and then created the tip of the frame with jute-coated wire. 

You can use the carrot wreath form, but I suggest adding some wire strands going North and South to add more fabric, or your wreath will not be as complete as mine. 

If you are using the candy cane forms, wire them together. 

Create a V shape at the bottom of the frames using a heavier-coated floral wire. 

Add a wireline in the middle of the V so you have an extra wire to attach your fabric. 

In addition, I added two strands of wire to the center hole of the frame, going north and south, for the same reason. 

Attaching your Fabric to the Carrot Wreath Wire Frame

I started attaching the fabric at the bottom of the wireframe, but you can start anywhere you want. 

Fold one of the strips in half and slide the loop end under the wire and up. 

Insert the two ends of the fabric strip through the loop and pull tight. 

Alternate your colors until you have covered the entire carrot with fabric strips. 

Push the strips of fabric together so they are tight on the frame to create the carrot shape.

Trim any ends that are sticking out or too long.

Adding a Carrot Top

I purchased a small bush of greenery that looked like carrot tops and stuck the stem into the wireframe on top of the carrot. 

Make a loop with a pipe cleaner and attach it to the back of the wireframe at the top of the carrot.