A tassel garland is built from the same small action repeated. Choose a palette before you begin, and make one test tassel to decide on the length and fullness. Once you like it, the rest can follow the same rhythm.
Images are styled inspiration, not step-by-step documentation. Your finished piece may look different.
ONE STEP AT A TIME
Let’s make it.
Wrap the yarn
Wrap yarn around the height of the cardboard about 25 times. Keep the strands next to each other without pulling too tightly. Adjust the number of wraps after your test if you want a fuller tassel.
Tie the top
Slide a short piece of yarn under the bundle at the top edge and tie it securely. Keep the knot at the top. Cut the loops along the opposite edge and slide the bundle off the cardboard.
Make the tassel neck
Wrap another short piece of yarn around the bundle about 1/2 inch below the top. Tie a firm double knot and tuck the ends into the tassel with the blunt needle. Trim the bottom lightly so it looks even.
Repeat the palette
Make an odd number of tassels in your chosen colors. Lay them on the table in their planned order before attaching them. Change the spacing or color sequence until the arrangement feels balanced.
Attach and display
Tie each tassel onto the strong cotton cord using its top loop. Check every knot and secure the garland with suitable hooks. Use it only as decoration and keep the cord out of reach of young children and pets.
A LITTLE HELPFUL KNOW-HOW
For a softer look, vary the colors but keep the tassel length consistent. A test tassel saves repeated trimming later.
Enjoy it. Take care of it.
Decorative use only. Keep long cords away from cribs, beds used by young children, and pet play areas.
