Are you looking for an easy and fun DIY project for your next party or event? If so, I’ve got just the thing for you – a tassel garland! Tassel garlands are the perfect addition to any celebration, adding a pop of color and a touch of fun to any space. They’re also extremely easy to make, even if you’re not crafty!
The great thing about tassel garlands is that you can customize them to match any theme or color scheme. All you need is some yarn and simple supplies to create a festive, personalized decoration. And the best part? You can make a tassel garland in no time at all. So, whether you’re planning a birthday party, a baby shower, or just a fun get-together, a tassel garland is the perfect DIY project to add excitement to your event.
So, are you ready to get started? I’ll walk you through every step, from choosing the perfect color scheme to hanging your finished garland. And before you know it, you’ll have a beautiful and unique decoration you can be proud of. So, let’s get started!
Materials
- Yarn, Any Color (I used red and white)
- 1 Skewer
- 1 Small Book
- Scissors
How To Make a Tassel Garland
Before you start making the tassels, cut a long piece of yarn. This piece of yarn should be as long as you would like your garland because it is your garland base.
Grab your small book and one bundle of yarn. You are going to take your yarn and wrap it around the book horizontally. I counted how many times I went around the book to make each tassel the same thickness. I wrapped the yarn around my book twenty times, but you can do more or less depending on the look you are trying to achieve.
On the side of the book where the pages would normally open, squeeze the yarn so that it is bunched together.
Cut a new piece of yarn about 12 inches long. Using the skewer, push the new string underneath the “bridge” created by the gathered yarn, going over the closed pages of the book. Once that 12-inch piece of yarn has gone underneath the “bridge” and is sticking out on both sides, tie the yarn string in a double knot around the gathered yarn.
Carefully slide all of the yarn off of the book.
With your scissors, cut through the bottom of the loops of yarn. Pull down on the yarn before you cut to make sure that you are cutting evenly through all of the strings at the same time.
Take the two strings from the double knot at the top of the tassel and use those to attach the tassel to the garland’s base string by tying a double knot. If you want to make a single tassel and not a garland, then skip this step. If you are using a rope or a thicker sting as your garland base, you may have to glue your garland with the hot glue gun to secure it onto the string instead of tying a knot.
Cut a new piece of yarn about 12 inches long and lay it horizontally on your table. Grab your tassel and come through all the strings with your fingers to ensure that they are neat and orderly. Lay the tassel on top of the yarn. The string should be about an inch from the top of the tassel and crossing the tassel horizontally. Tie the string around the tassel in a double knot.
Comb through the strings of the tassel again with your fingers. Take your scissors and cut across the bottom of the tassel, making all of the strings even at the bottom.
If you don’t want your tassel to move, take your base string and tie a knot around the knotted string that is attached to the garland.
If you are making a garland, repeat all the steps with the same color yarn or a different one if you are making a pattern. Before you tie the base string around the tassel to secure it in place, use your ruler to measure the distance between the knots and then secure it. Ensure that all of the knots are the same distance apart with each tassel before you secure it to the base string. All of my tassels were two inches apart, but you can do more or less depending on the look you are going for. Add as many tassels as you would like.
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And that’s a wrap! I hope you enjoyed following along with me as we made our tassel garland. Whether you’re an experienced crafter or a beginner, this DIY project is a great way to add some personality and charisma to any celebration. It’s simple to make and customize to your style.
So, what are you waiting for? Grab some tissue paper and get ready to get crafty! Your friends and family will be impressed by your creativity, and you’ll have a beautiful decoration to show for it. And who knows? You might inspire someone else to make a tassel garland themselves.
Thanks for following along with me on this project. I can’t wait to see the beautiful garlands you create! Thanks so much for hanging out with me, and keep coming back because you never know what I’ll create next!
