Tassels are a low-effort, high-impact craft that’s sure to make anyone smile. Raid your yarn or floss and make one of these unique DIY tassel crafts!
Tassels are a low-effort, high-impact craft that’s sure to make anyone smile. Whether you’re adding one or a hundred to a project, they’re an affordable way to add some pretty to your day.
Making a Tassel
If you love tassel crafts you’re going to be really happy – because they are really easy to make! You’re going to want to grab a high quality yarn, twine, or embroidery floss (something that won’t break when you wrap it).
Cut a piece of cardboard that is about 2″ wide and is the length of the tassel you want to make. Wrap the yarn or floss around and around and around the cardboard until your tassel is the desired thickness. Cut the end of the thread.
Slide the loop off of the cardboard and tie toward the top, leaving a loop. Tie in a tight knot and trim the yarn. Then cut the loop at the bottom. Trim everything up and then you can string and use your new tassel creation as you please.
If you need any assistance, there are plenty of videos online that will show you how to do it. I promise, it’s easy.
You’re going to love these projects with all kinds of colorful tassels! I challenge you to try one of these cool ideas and let me know what you think in the comments. Check them out below!
Tassel Crafts
Grab some yarn, twine, or embroidery floss and make a tassel! Then try one of these 30+ craft ideas for decor, gifts, and more.
Wood Bead & Tassel Garland
Learn how to make a wood beaded garland on a budget! This is a perfect home decor craft idea for beginners. You'll complete this project in three simple steps.
Ring and Tassel Necklace
Francesca shows us how to make a colorful statement necklace using embroidery floss, rope, and jump rings. This is a great idea even if you've never made jewelry before.
Tassel Chandelier
If you're obsessed with boho lighting, you're going to love this project! It's much more budget friendly to make this chandelier with yarn than to buy one.
Tassel Wall Hanging
These wrapped and knotted string wall hangings can be contorted into various shapes and changed up as often as you like!
Tassel Bookmarks
DIY tassel bookmarks are easy to make: Just download the free printable design and add your own tassels. Celebrate National Book Lovers Day with this cute idea!
Bag Tassel Charm
This easy how-to is a subtle way to show the world your crafting skills - and would even make a great zipper pull. If you like large tassels, this is going to be your project.
Tassel Tea Towel
Add some flair to your kitchen with this simple idea from Homey Oh My! Learn how to make mini tassels with embroidery floss and sew them on.
Tassel Garland Numbers
Celebrate the birthday kid with a giant tassel number that can be made in any color you like! I love this because it uses tissue paper for the tassels . . . but you could use yarn, too.
Easy DIY Tassel Throw
Liven up a bland blanket with tassels in fun colors! The blanket itself was $11, and Heather used yarn to make it fabulous.
Iron-On Pillow Cover with Tassels
Using heat transfer vinyl, this tutorial for a decorative pillow cover with tassels is so easy! Adds such a personal touch to your home.
Modern Tassel Wall Hanging
I love the simplicity of this modern wall hanging! This monochromatic look would go with any decor. You could also make it colorful if that floats your tassel boat.
Tassel Mobile
This gorgeous tassel mobile will liven up any room - and you don’t have to be an infant to enjoy it. I would love this in a kids' playroom or craft room too!
Tassel Cake Bunting
Make a unicorn-inspired rainbow tassel cake bunting cake topper with this easy tutorial. You can adapt this tutorial to any type of party. It would be fun for a baby shower too.
DIY Jersey Knit Tassel Scarf
This tassel scarf is destined to become your favorite accessory. It's the perfect way to spice up a neutral outfit! Wear it with jeans, dresses, and over light jackets.
Tassel Earrings
Hello Natural shares this lovely emerald tassel earring how-to. You can make a necklace as well, and pick your favorite colors (or mix them!).
Tiered Tassels
Anywhere you use tassels, you could use the tiered tassels. They look so cute on a beach bag like this!
Door Stopper
Learn how to make a DIY door stop using a brick and felt! This hangs out of the way when you aren't using it.
T-Shirt Tassels
Turn old T-shirts into oversized tassels with this upcycle project. I love how soft these tassels are, perfect for bedding or pillows.
Tassel Belt
This copycat DIY Gucci tassel belt is super cute, don't you think? This cute fashion statement would also look great with a dress.
DIY Tassel Skirt
Tassels can be fashionable too. Sew some mini ones onto the bottom of a cute skirt for a little frill.
Yarn Tassel Bedskirt
Pretty up a bedskirt with tassels in varying colors of yarn. Great way to use up some leftover yarn!
Tassel Sandals
Get your summer sandals party ready with the addition of cute little tassels! Combine your tassel sandals with a cute dress and one of the earring or necklace projects above.
Yarn Tassel Knob Bobbles
Peaches shares how to make this bohemian door hanger made using yarn tassels! This is perfect for using up all those scraps.
Sequin Tassels
Sequin trim makes these glittery tassels super easy to make! Make them into tassel garland or add them as a pop of gold to the top of a gift.
Pendant Tassel Lights
A Subtle Revelry shows us how to add some color to a pendant light. There's no sewing required for this tassel craft - you'll use a hot glue gun instead.
Tassel Charms
Damask Love shows us how to make this pretty key ring charm. I love the addition of a wood bead to add a little weight to the finished project.
Outdoor Tassel Pillow
Tassel trim makes these DIY no sew outdoor pillows REALLY easy to make! These pillows will add flair to your home and won't take all day to make.
Tassel Pens
Let your tassels fly across the page with these whimsical fabric wrapped tassel pens. Wouldn't these make great teacher or coworker gifts?
Knock Off Anthropologie Tree Skir
You can make a $180 Anthropologie tree skirt for only $20! The pretty, colorful tassels are easy to pull together in any yarn colors you like.
Wooden Bead Tassel Napkin Rings
Learn how to make these modern, beaded napkin rings that will add the perfect touch to your farmhouse home.
Fleece & Tassel Christmas Stocking
Learn how to make a homemade stocking for Christmas using supplies you already have on hand! This is a great holiday upcycle project.
Valentine Garland
Craft a delightful DIY Valentine's Day garland featuring charming paper hearts! This adorable project is the perfect touch to spruce up your space for the celebration.
Did you enjoy these tassel craft ideas? Let me know in the comments! I’d love for you to check out these other project collections for adults using various materials:
Air Dry Clay • Chalkboard • Clay • Clothespins • Driftwood • Fabric • Neckties • Newspaper • Paper Bags • Pom Poms • Ribbon • Scrabble Tiles • Sharpies • Sprinkles • Washi Tape • Wine Corks