Rainbows make everything better and this fall garland is sure to put a smile on your face every single time you see it!
This is a sponsored post written on behalf of JOANN.
I teamed up with JOANN to teach you how to make a wooden ball, pompom, and tassel garland with this step-by-step tutorial and it may just be the most fun I’ve had in a long time!! Isn't this Bernat velvet yarn dreamy??
I'm not much of a knitter or a crocheter, but I'm always drawn to the yarn aisle whenever I visit JOANN, and somehow I've accumulated quite the stash of yarn over the years. When I saw this velvet Bernat yarn I just couldn't pass it up. It's silky smooth and comes in the prettiest color palette.
This project was a great way to use up some of my yarn stash, and I just adore the cheerful color palette that's perfect for transitioning into the fall.
Supplies
Let's get started!
How to Make a Tassel
Wrap the yarn around a 18 inch wide piece of cardboard maintaining the same amount of tension the entire time.
Wrap the yarn around the cardboard about 20-30 times. Keep in mind that the final tassel will be double the thickness.
Wiggle the yarn off of the edge of the cardboard so it’s laying flat on the table in front of you.
Cut both sides of the yarn to create a pile of strings.
You should now have a large pile of evenly cut yarn. Use one of the pieces to tie a knot around the center of the bundle.
Using both hands, grab the raw edges of the bundle and bring them together.
Tie a string around the tassel about 1.5" from the top.
Holding the tassel in one hand, cut off the excess yarn to even the ends of the tassel. Trim off the top strings of the tassel.
If your yarn is wrinkled, hover an iron with plenty of steam over it and smooth out any wrinkles.
Repeat this process until you have a variety of different colored tassels.
String all of the tassels onto a long piece of yarn and set aside.
How to Make a Pom Pom
Wrap the yarn around a 4 inch wide piece of cardboard maintaining the same amount of tension the entire time.
Wiggle the yarn off of the edge of the cardboard so it’s laying flat on the table in front of you.
Cut both sides of the yarn to create a pile of strings.
You should now have a large pile of evenly cut yarn. Use one of the pieces to tie a knot around the center of the bundle.
Trim the pom pom to even yarn on all sides and shape it into a ball.
How to Make a Garland
Thread a needle with a long piece (about 40") of jute cord and insert the tip of the needle into the middle of the pom pom or tassel, pushing it completely through. Add a wooden ball or two in between each pom pom or tassel.
Repeat this process until all of the tassels and pom poms have been strung.
Hang the garlands together for a fun rainbow fall statement piece.
I can't wait to see what you make with this tutorial! The possible variations on this tutorial are endless!
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Want more yarn crafts? Click the links below to find more Sweet Red Poppy yarn projects!
- Bernat Alize Blanket EZ Yarn
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- Finger Crochet Blanket
- DIY Tiered Tassel Garland
- How to Crochet a Beanie for Beginners
Super cute. How many tassels would you say one ball of yarn yields? How many pom pom balls?
Thanks,
Cynnie
How do you dismiss the ad on your pictures? It’s taking up 1/3 of the pic on my device so I can’t see all your supplies or demonstration. Might just be my device but it’s annoying and I don’t see a way to close it.
Love it! will definitely try this one out. Unfortunately we do not have a Joann Store here, but I believe I have some yarn left while I check their online store.
Thanks for sharing!!
Super cute will give it a try
This is so cute! I've tried to use velvet yarn in the past to make tassels and pom poms, but I've found they continue to "shed" the fluff after the yarn has been cut. Any suggestions? Thanks!
I love the look of the yarn with the wood! Genius!
This is the cutest...I have the wooden balls but I’m going to get yarn & make poms poms! Love it!!
This is super cute! You make the best garlands!!! ❤
I love the velvet look of these compared to the normal yarn you have used before!!
This is so cute!! I can’t wait to make it with my daughter for her room.
I love this idea! Can you use any type of rope to hold them or the one you use is recommend?
L VE everything rainbows! An awesome reminder from our loving Creator ❤
Love this craft project
These are beautiful for fall decoration!
This is so so cute !! Definitely making this !
LOVE! will be making this with my daughter! Thank you for the tutorial!
Never thought I could ever make this thanks for the Inspiration
First time I see velvet yarn. Really beautiful project ❤️
The yard is awesome
So amazing, definitely will be trying this for my daughter's room
Love it! Love this type of yarn too!
Perfect for my photography sets
I absolutely love this craft! It’s real easy and can seriously spruce up anything! Birthday party? Make it into a banner! Kids bedroom? Hang it with some twinkle lights! Boring gift without a bow? Wrap it around the gift! The possibilities are endless!
These are beautiful! Will definitely try and make these.
This is beautiful!! All the boho vibes! I need to definitely make one for our mantle!
So much fun! Cannot wait until we can do another craft along!
Oh, I’ll have to try and make some of these!!
So cute! I love tassels and pom poms!
I want to make these! They are so pretty!
This would be great for birthday decorations
I love this. I’m going to make one for Christmas.
I would never have thought to make a garland from yarn, but I will be now. I see a trip to JoAnn is my future. Thank you.
This is a beautiful project and idea. Love the textures and color mix. I will be trying this out!!
I'm obsessed with Bernat yarn! I used the same technique to add pom poms to some hats I knitted for gifts. I used the chunky Bernat & they came out great. My kitty loves them too so I made a bunch.
I love tassels I am using them to decorate our christmas tree
These are adorable. Great idea for a craft room or a girls room. Thank you
My sisters and I made tons of pom poms as tweens. Reading this tutorial brought it all back. I’m going to share it with my tween to do it with her friends! ❤️
Would the length of the tassels possibly be 9 inches vs 18?