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How do you attach a tassel to a crochet blanket?
How do you make tassels on a blanket?
Thread the yarn needle through the yarn you used to tie the top of the tassel. Starting with one of the corners, thread this yarn through the corner of the blanket. Tie the yarn (tightly with double knot) to attach the tassel to the corner of the blanket. Blend the tied ends in with the rest of the tassel pieces.
How do you attach a tassel to crochet?
Cut an 18″ piece of yarn. Wrap around the upper part of the tassel as shown until you are left with a tail that is about equal to your tassel tails. Attach a yarn needle. Pull the yarn needle down through the center of the wrapped yarn and newly made tassel to secure.
How do you make a fancy tassel?
To make really fancy tassels, add beads to the top of the tassel or tiny seed beads around the head. Thread the beads on a piece of yarn in a row, then wrap it a few times around. Just knot to secure the ends. These could be used on clothing or presents.
What material is used to make tassels?
Material Matters If you want casual sophistication, opt for a rustic plant fiber, such as linen or fique. A sport-weight wool-silk yarn makes a luxurious, more tailored tassel with an elegant drape. Use thinner fibers, such as silk or cotton embroidery floss, for smaller tassels.
How do you make tassels with yarn?
How to Make a Tassel Out of Yarn Wrap yarn around cardboard 20 times. Thread tapestry needle with 12″ of yarn and tie top of tassel snugly. Cut ends of yarn and remove from cardboard. Thread tapestry needle with 18″ of yarn and wrap around tassel 6–10 times, snugly. Trim tassel ends evenly. Attach to work.
How do you make tassels out of fabric?
Fold the fabric strips in half over the ribbon. Then take another fabric strip and tie it around the tassel, about two centimetres (three quarters of an inch) from the fold. Tie a double knot and flatten the ends of the tie down so they merge with the tassel. And that’s it, tassel made.
Do you wash fleece before making a tie blanket?
Fleece won’t shrink, so there is no need to prewash.
How much yarn do you need to make tassels?
The amount of yarn you need will depend on the size and thickness that you want to end up with. I needed about 25 feet of yarn for my tassel. Cut the yarn off at the bottom of the piece of cardboard, after your last wrap.
Should you prewash fleece?
Fleece does not shrink, fade or run so there is no need to prewash the fabric. Prewashing may give a hint as to whether the fabric pills or not. Should I iron fleece? Fleece has a very low melting point so do not iron or press fleece.
How much fleece do you need for a tie blanket?
To make a fleece tie blanket, you’ll need: 2 coordinating pieces of fleece (baby: 1 yard of each color, kid: 1.5 yards of each color, adult: 2 yards of each color) ruler. sharp scissors. optional: yardstick and/or masking tape.
Can you wash a no sew fleece blanket?
Fill the washing machine with warm water. Dilute mild laundry detergent entirely before adding the blankets. Set your washing machine into a hand-wash cycle because stronger ones can create knots on the fleece. It is wise to avoid fabric softeners and bleach when cleaning your fleece blankets.
Why do Malas have tassels?
The Tassel Mala Beads are commonly finished with a tassel, often made of silk or cotton. The tassel represents connection to spirit, or your highest truth. Tassels are not only beautiful and meaningful, they can also serve a secondary purpose of diffusing your favorite essential oils.
Why is my crochet blanket curling?
Stitches that are worked too tightly together result in a stiff fabric, which often causes the corners to curl in. To fix this problem, try stretching the fabric. That just might loosen up the stitches and allow the piece to lie flat. One way to prevent curled corners is by simply loosening your stitches.
Why is my crochet blanket border wavy?
One of the things that can happen when starting your border is that it can start to go wavy, But don’t panic! Most often this can be rectified simply by dropping down a hook size (or two) for the following rounds, this will ‘pull in’ your crochet, and tighten up the wavy edge.
How do you make a graduation tassel out of paper?
Fold a piece of tissue paper in half and in half the other way. Cut strips towards the fold to create fringe, leaving about 1 inch uncut at the fold line. Once all strips are cut, unfold the tissue and cut in half so you have 2 sheets with fringe (to make 2 tassels).
How do you make a mini yarn tassel?
How to Make a Tassel Out of Yarn Wrap yarn around cardboard 20 times. Thread tapestry needle with 12″ of yarn and tie top of tassel snugly. Cut ends of yarn and remove from cardboard. Thread tapestry needle with 18″ of yarn and wrap around tassel 6–10 times, snugly. Trim tassel ends evenly. Attach to work.