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How to Make a Tassel Out of Yarn

By Mary Scott Huff

Fast and fun to make, yarn tassels can add a decorative touch to clothing, home decor, holiday gifts, Halloween costumes, and more. Here are six simple steps to your sew-free success:

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  1. Wrap yarn around cardboard 20 times.

  2. Thread tapestry needle with 12″ of yarn and tie top of tassel snugly. Remove needle, leaving tie to attach to work.

  3. Cut ends of yarn and remove from cardboard.

  4. Thread tapestry needle with 18″ of yarn and wrap around tassel 6–10 times, snugly. Tie knot in wrap yarn and bury end inside tassel.

  5. Trim tassel ends evenly.

  6. Attach to work.

About the Book Author

Mary Scott Huff, a nationally recognized knitting designer and teacher, is the author of The New Stranded Colorwork. A native of the Pacific Northwest, she shares a wee little house there with her husband, two children, some Scottish Terriers, and more yarn than is strictly necessary. You can follow Mary's adventures playing with string on her blog at www.maryscotthuff.com.