I was looking for a way to dress up some inexpensive throws I got from Ikea. I like Anthropologie's Temple Bells Throw, but didn't want to spend the money on it. I thought I could create something similar with some handmade tassels and yarn.
To make the tassels you need about 2-4 skeins of yarn depending on how big you are making the tassels. I used 4 skeins because I was making some chunky tassels.
DIY Yarn Tassel Throw
You start by choosing a piece of cardboard the height and width of the tassel size you'd like. The piece of cardboard I used was about 6"high and 3" wide. Next you wrap the yarn around the scrap of cardboard a number of times to reach the desired thickness.
I made 12 handmade tassels and sewed them to the underside of the blanket to make my own tassel throw. It's a fun way to dress up a simple throw.
Read more about it on my blog.
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@Anne Davidson Oh I love this, & would do it but my dog would destroy them! :/ Stood in line for almost two hours to check out with a beautifully tasseled Christmas tree skirt & my darling dog destroyed them all two days later! Ughhhhhh....
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Great idea I like the tassels. I enjoy crocheting afghans especially using up scrap yarn http://www.craftdrawer.com/2015/01/use-up-your-scrap-yarn-and-crochet-this.html
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