Summer Solstice Flower Crowns

One of our favorite traditions on the Summer Solstice is to make and wear flower crowns! In our part of the world this is when flowers really start to bloom and show off. You can weave crowns with the same technique we used to make May Day Garlands here, but this is best done with things that have long stems like dandelions. Our preferred method is to make a wreath from honeysuckle or other vine and then embellish with other flowers. That way you can use things with shorter stems and it’s a bit simpler.

Weaving Flower Crowns

Materials:

• flexible vines– we always use honeysuckle
• flowers

Method:

Loop a few vines into a circle that fits on your head. You’ll want 3-4 loops and can use more than one vine depending on length.

Next, begin looping vines around your circle, moving all the way around the circle a few times until it feels secure.

Pull the loops tight to hold the circle together. Tuck the ends back into the circle as you finish each vine. (If you find this tricky you can always use a little string)

Gather your flowers and start tucking them into the vine circle you just made. Place on your head and celebrate!