How To Make A Tassel From Yarn
Have an odd ball of yarn or two? Learn how to make a tassel from yarn in today’s step by step tutorial. This is a great finishing technique for both crocheters and knitters.
Tassels are a simple way to finish scarves, blankets, and other handmade projects.
What Can You Use Tassels For?
You can add tassels not just to scarves, but blankets and afghans, shawls, wraps and even to jazz up a DIY bookmark! I’ve used these tassels in many of my free crochet scarf patterns like this V stitch crochet scarf and it finishes off the scarf with so much style!
Yarn Tassels are also a great way to decorate a Chunky Knit Blanket or a Granny Square Blanket. You can make a tassel from a contrasting colored yarn or the same color of yarn you have used to make your blanket. A tassel adds the perfect detailing to finish off your projects!
How To Make A Tassel From Yarn Tutorial
Making your own tassels is a simple, repeating process and I love to play with my yarn while watching a tv show and make a set of tassels.
What you will need: Cardboard, yarn, scissors, contrasting colored yarn or embroidery thread optional.
1. Cut a piece of cardboard to size. I’ve used a 6.25 inches by 3.25 inches template.
2. Wrap yarn around the cardboard- about 15 to 20 wraps for a full tassel. You can wrap more or less yarn as needed. You will still end up with a beautiful tassel!
3. Cut off the yarn
4. Using a contrasting colored yarn (or the same colored yarn will work too) insert a strand under the top of the tassel and tie all of the wrapped yarn with a secure double knot as seen below. Cut off the contrasting yarn leaving a good 4 to 6 inch tail.
5. Slide the yarn bundle off the cardboard carefully from the bottom.
6. Wrap another length of the contrasting yarn just below the top- leaving about a 0.5 inches space. This will form the top of the loop or head of the tassel. Finally trim off the bottom edge into an even straight line using a sharp pair of long scissors.
7. And that is how to make a tassel from yarn my friends! Repeat this process to make as many tassels as needed!
You can make these tassels with any kind of yarn or string, and each time you will have different results. There is no wrong way of making them, just make sure your scissors are sharp to cut that clean bottom edge. Below I used just one colored yarn and I love how cute these DIY tassels turned out!
DIY Yarn Tassel Tutorial Video:
In my newest YouTube DIY Yarn Tassel Tutorial Video you can see how to make a tassel from yarn and craft along with me!
Whether you like to crochet or prefer knitting, once you have figured out how to make a tassel from yarn, you options are endless! Make sure to browse all crochet wearables for more project ideas. Happy Crafting friends!
