How To Make Easy DIY Yarn Garland With Tassels

Are you looking for a DIY yarn garland to make? Then grab some Bernat Yarn from JOANN and learn how to make this easy yarn garland with tassels!

DIY YARN GARLAND:

I am always looking for a reason to add garland decoration to my mantel, and I love a good DIY. When making all my garland projects, my go-to medium has always been paper (this is not surprising since I have my own paper and embellishment line –  LOL). However, a few months ago, I discovered Bernat Yarn at JOANN, and it has changed the way I create!

To back up a bit, I am not a knitter, crocheter, or anything else that involves using yarn. I WANT to be – because there are so many textures and beautiful colors, but I always thought it was just too hard. So, to attack this yarn problem head-on, I recently made my first finger knit blanket and had a blast. From there, I decided to branch out into other projects, and these DIY yarn garlands were born! 

These DIY yarn garlands are the best of ALL the worlds because they are an inexpensive project, you can make them with different colors or types of yarn, and you can customize the size of them. Plus, did I mention that one of the garlands even has DIY tassels?!! 

Also, unlike other garlands, you don’t need any special tools to make today’s project! That means no yarn needle, no tassel maker, no tapestry needle, and no crochet hook. Today we’re going back to basics and keeping things simple!

If you are ready (with yarn in hand) to make your own garlands, check out our easy tutorial below! In the tutorial, I show you how 2 make two separate garlands. One is our Fringe and Tassel Garland, and the other is our Faux Braided Garland!

{FTC Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by JOANN – but the opinions and the project are mine all mine! This post also contains affiliate links which means I may make a small commission on any purchases at no additional cost to you.}

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

• Yarn – you can choose any yarn for this project – and you don’t need a ton of it! I pulled together these three Bernat yarns because they had different patterns and textures but were all the same color family:
  • Freesia in Frosted Pine – This color is not available anymore.
  • Symphony in Sea Spray
  • Plentiful in Surf – This color is not available anymore.
• Fiskars Non-Stick Scissors – these are the greatest scissors EVER!!!!
• Piece of cardboard (cereal box works great!)

TUTORIAL FOR FRINGE AND TASSEL GARLAND DECORATION:

TUTORIAL FOR FRINGE AND TASSEL GARLAND DECORATION:

1. Cut a piece of yarn the length you want your main garland string to be. Include about six inches on each end for a “tail”.

2. Decide how long you want the fringe to be, double it, and cut.

3. Cut a piece of chipboard the same length as the fringe yarn.

4. Wrap the yarn around the chipboard multiple times (this will create each individual fringe), then cut at both ends. You can always make more if you need it!

5. Fold a piece of fringe yarn in half, put the loop under the long yarn (doesn’t matter where you start), then pull the ends of the fringe through the loop.

6. Place the second loop next to the first and repeat until your garland is as long as you want it.

HOW TO MAKE YARN TASSELS:

1. Wrap yarn around the chipboard until you get to your desired tassel thickness.

2. Cut a piece of yarn approximately. 6-8 inches. Thread underneath the wrapped yarn and tie in a knot at the top.

3. Cut the yarn at the opposite end of the chipboard.

4. Cut another piece of 6-8 inch yarn. Loop around the tassel approx. one inch from the top and tie a knot.

5. Wrap tails in opposite directions then tie in a knot.

6. Trim ends and tuck tails into the tassel head (aka the top of the tassel).

7. Repeat steps 1-6.

8. Tie the tassel to the end of the garland, trim excess yarn, and tuck tails into the tassel head. Also, you may need to trim the bottom of the tassel if the yarn is not even.

Once you are happy when how your yarn tassel garland looks, you are ready to move on to the Faux Braided Garland!

TUTORIAL FOR FAUX BRAIDED GARLAND DECORATION:

1. Grab a friend and a skein of yarn. Measure the yarn twice as long as you want your garland.

2. Pass the skein of yarn back and forth – 10-12 times for a thinner garland and more for a thicker garland. Make sure your yarn stays taut!

3. Find the center of your garland and start twisting yarn in opposite directions, walking backward as you work.

4. Holding the ends of the garland, walk towards each other. Garland will naturally twist into a braid.

5. Gently pull the end to work out any kinks, then tie off the loose end.

When you have tied off the loose end, you are ready to hang both of your yarn garlands!

I love incorporating yarn garlands into my home decor in the Winter because they give off cozy vibes. However, depending on the yarn colors you use, you can easily hang these types of garlands up all year round. – Imagine how cute red, pink, and white would be for Valentine’s Day! 

Also, speaking of hanging, I hung these DIY garlands on my mantel by adding a little bit of tape to the ends of each garland. However, you could use Command Hooks instead and tie the end of the yarn to each hook. As you can see by the photo, I decided to just hang the two garlands by themselves, but you could layer in a pom pom garland, a wood bead garland, etc. 

Between all of the texture combinations, color palettes, and yarn types, the possibilities are endless when it comes to this simple project! I can’t wait to see what you create, and if you do recreate this project, make sure you tag me on social media @thekingstonhome!

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How To Make Easy DIY Yarn Garland With Tassels

Are you looking for a DIY yarn garland to make? Then grab some Bernat Yarn from JOANN and learn how to make this easy yarn garland with tassels!

Author: Beth Kingston

Materials

• Yarn – you can choose any yarn for this project – and you don’t need a ton of it! I pulled together these three Bernat yarns because they had different patterns and textures, but were all the same color family: Freesia in Frosted Pine – This color is not available anymore. , Symphony in Sea Spray, Plentiful in Surf
• Fiskars Non-Stick Scissors – these are the greatest scissors EVER!!!!
• Piece of cardboard (cereal box works great!)

Instructions

TUTORIAL FOR FRINGE AND TASSEL GARLAND DECORATION:

• Cut a piece of yarn the length you want your main garland string to be. Include about six inches on each end for a “tail”.
• Decide how long you want the fringe to be, double it, and cut.
• Cut a piece of chipboard the same length as the fringe yarn.
• Wrap the yarn around the chipboard multiple times (this will create each individual fringe), then cut at both ends. You can always make more if you need it!
• Fold a piece of fringe yarn in half, put the loop under the long yarn (doesn’t matter where you start), then pull the ends of the fringe through the loop.
• Place the second loop next to the first and repeat until your garland is as long as you want it.

HOW TO MAKE YARN TASSELS:

• Wrap yarn around the chipboard until you get to your desired tassel thickness.
• Cut a piece of yarn approximately. 6-8 inches. Thread underneath the wrapped yarn and tie in a knot at the top.
• Cut the yarn at the opposite end of the chipboard.
• Cut another piece of 6-8 inch yarn. Loop around the tassel approx. one inch from the top and tie a knot.
• Wrap tails in opposite directions then tie in a knot.
• Trim ends and tuck tails into the tassel head (aka the top of the tassel).
• Repeat steps 1-6.
• Tie the tassel to the end of the garland, trim excess yarn, and tuck tails into the tassel head. Also, you may need to trim the bottom of the tassel if the yarn is not even.

TUTORIAL FOR FAUX BRAIDED GARLAND DECORATION

• Grab a friend and a skein of yarn. Measure yarn twice as long as you want your garland.
• Pass the skein of yarn back and forth – 10-12 times for a thinner garland and more for a thicker garland. Make sure your yarn stays taut!
• Find the center of your garland and start twisting yarn in opposite directions, walking backward as you work.
• Holding the ends of the garland walk towards each other. Garland will naturally twist into a braid.
• Gently pull the end to work out any kinks, then tie off the loose end.

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