How to Make an Adjustable Flower Crown for Midsummer and Seasonal Celebrations

How to Make an Adjustable Flower Crown for Midsummer and Seasonal Celebrations

There’s something magical about making your own flower crown. Whether you're celebrating Midsummer, St. John’s Day, a Waldorf festival, or simply honouring the season with your children, a handmade flower wreath is a beautiful, earthy ritual that connects us to nature, tradition, and the joy of summer.

You don’t need to be a florist to make one! With a few simple materials, you can create a crown that’s both adjustable to size and perfectly suited for your seasonal celebrations.

What You'll Need:

• Flexible steel wire

• Thin jute string or natural cord

• Florist (iron) wire

• Fresh wildflowers and grasses

• Optional: store-bought flowers for fullness and variety

• Scissors

• Ribbon

Step-by-Step: How to Make an Adjustable Flower Crown

- Measure and form the base
Start with a piece of flexible steel wire and shape it around the head of the person who will wear the crown, the ends don't have to meet. Fold the ends into small loops—these will be used later to make it adjustable. (Picture 1 and 2)

- Wrap the base with string
Take jute string and wrap it around the full length of the wire base. When you reach the ends, tie the string securely to each loop. This gives your base a natural look and a bit of grip for attaching flowers.

- Gather your flowers and grasses
Go outside and gather wildflowers and grasses from the roadside, garden, or field. For a fuller result, I often mix in a few shop-bought blooms as well—think small roses, chamomile, lavender, clover or baby's breath. (picture 3)

- Make mini flower bundles
Create small bouquets of 2–4 flowers with varied colours and textures. Tie each mini bunch together at the base with a short piece of florist wire. (picture 4)

- Attach the bundles to the base
Tie a new piece of thin (jute) string to one loop of your wire base. Lay a mini bouquet along the wire base and tie it on using the jute string. Then lay the next bunch slightly overlapping the first, and continue like this—working your way down the wire. (picture 5 and 6)

For a fuller wreath, place the bundles closer together and alternate their direction slightly for texture.

- Finish with a reversed bouquet
When you reach the end near the final loop, attach the last bouquet facing the opposite direction so the crown has a natural, finished look. Tie the end of the string tightly to the final loop.

- Add a ribbon to adjust the size
To make the crown adjustable, simply thread a long piece of ribbon through both loops and tie into a bow. This allows the crown to be resized for any head—child or adult.
(picture 7)

 

Flower crowns are a cherished tradition in Waldorf festivals, seasonal rituals, and summer solstice celebrations. They invite us to slow down, notice the beauty and abundance around us, and create something meaningful with our hands and hearts. Children especially love the process—gathering blooms, crafting with care, and wearing their creations with pride—whether it’s for St. John’s fire festivals or simply a joyful summer day in the garden.

In the last few photos, you’ll see different styles of crowns I’ve made—each one unique. (picture 10 and 11). My cousin, who wanted a more “boyish” one got his crown with grasses, seed heads, and earthy textures, which gave it a natural, grounded feel. (picture 12)

That’s the beauty of flower crowns—they can be as wild, simple, or vibrant as you wish. Each one tells its own little story of summer.

Tip: Dry Your Crown

One of our favourite family traditions happens after the celebration ends. Each year during our Waldorf St. John’s celebration, we make flower crowns together—and then hang them dry. Once dried, they become treasured decorations on our seasonal table. We love placing them beside our Toverlux Lamp, with a special Midsummer or St. John’s silhouette, allowing the light to carry the magic of the day just a little further. It's a small ritual that helps us hold onto the warmth and wonder of this special season.

Warmly,
Annefleur