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How to Make a Yarn Tassel

Today I’m going to show you how to make a tassel out of yarn. It’s the perfect little embellishment to add to a clutch or zippered pouch. This one even has a handy way to attach it to a zipper pull. If you like this post you may also like my post on how to make a pom-pom. 

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You’re also going to get a tiny little sneak peek at a project coming later this week! I’ll be sure to let you know when it posts.

Normally I’d post this type of project on Tuesday as a part of my Ten Minute Tuesday series, but this week we’re going to mix it up a bit and pretend today is Tuesday *wink*.

Yarn Tassel Tutorial

Supplies

To make a mini tassel that attaches to a zipper you’re going to need:

Instructions

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Begin by winding yarn around your hand.  The more yarn you wind the larger the tassel will be.  You can also use a piece of cardboard if that is easier for you.

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Using another piece of yarn, tie a knot in one end of the yarn you wrapped around your hand.

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Cut the yarn on the opposite end from where you tied it.

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Take another piece of yarn and wrap it around the tassel near the top about 1/2″ -1″ down. Wrap it around several times then tie it in a knot and hide the ends of the yarn in with the other strands.

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Using the yarn that you tied onto the top of the tassel, tie a jump ring to the top.  Don’t tie it too tight or your yarn will break. You may also want to secure the tassel to the jump ring using a bit of heavy-duty thread.  Hide the ends in with the other yarn strands and clip.

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Attach a lobster clasp to the jump ring using needle nose pliers

Sewing Pattern for a Lilly Pulitzer Inspired Clutch by Melissa Mortenson of polkadotchair.com

I attached my yarn tassel zipper pull to my Lilly “inspired” Lace Zipper Clutch.

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