How to make crochet tassels covers a simple, reusable finishing technique that adds a decorative flourish to blanket corners, scarf ends, and bag closures, using leftover yarn rather than requiring anything project-specific. A small stack of finished tassels is handy to attach to whatever project needs them. This guide gives the quick technique.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Wrap yarn around a piece of cardboard or a book roughly the height of your desired tassel, 20 to 30 times for a full tassel.
- Cut a separate short piece of yarn and thread it under the wrapped loops at the top, tying tightly to gather them together.
- Cut through the wrapped loops at the bottom edge, opposite the tied top.
- Wrap another short piece of yarn around the tassel a short distance below the top tie, wrapping several times and tucking the end to secure the tassel’s neck.
- Trim the bottom fringe evenly to your desired length.
Attaching Tassels to a Project
Use the top tie’s loose ends to sew or knot the finished tassel directly onto your project’s corner or edge, weaving the ends through a few stitches for a secure hold.
Frequently asked questions
How much yarn does one tassel use?
A standard tassel uses about 3 to 5 yards depending on thickness and length, making it a genuinely good use for small leftover scraps.
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