Tassel Calculator — Yarn for Tassels

A 10cm tassel with 30 wraps uses approximately 7-8m of DK yarn. Longer tassels and more wraps use proportionally more. Allow extra for the tie and wrap at the top.

20-30 wraps for DK yarn creates a nice full tassel. Thinner yarn needs more wraps (40-60). Thicker yarn needs fewer (15-25). Wind around cardboard or a book cut to the desired tassel length.

Wrap yarn around cardboard cut to tassel length. Thread a tie through the top and knot firmly. Cut the bottom loops. Wrap yarn tightly around the tassel head about 1cm below the top tie. Trim ends evenly.

Use the same cardboard template and count wraps carefully. After cutting, use a sharp pair of scissors and a flat surface to trim all tassels to the same length. Steam lightly to smooth the strands.

Tassels adorn hat tops, scarf ends, shawl points, blanket corners, cushion corners, and bag closures. They add movement and decorative interest. Multiple small tassels can create a fringe-like effect.