A Jaunty Tassel

Inspired by the traditional macramé techniques of Weldon’s Practical Macramé and a souvenir from the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco, this project is a chance to enjoy favorite yarns in a new way.

Materials

• Smooth yarn, at least 5 colors, at least 10 yd each (Shown here: silk, wool, and wool-blend yarns from Lisa Souza Knits
• Tassel maker or 3" square of cardboard
  
• Tapestry needle
  
• Sewing needle
  
• Size 6° seed beads
  
• Strong sewing thread to match beads
  
• Large safety pin or kilt pin
  

Note: For the knotted portion of the ornament, choose 5 DK- or worsted-weight yarns of about the same grist, or diameter.

About Anne Merrow: Anne Merrow is a knitter, spinner, weaver, and all-around textile fiend. She is the Editorial Director and a co-founder of Long Thread Media. Originally from the East Coast, she lives in Northern Colorado with her husband and an ever-growing amount of fiber (not even counting her two cats).

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