Chunky Velvet Tassel Garland Free Crochet Pattern

Introduction

This chunky velvet tassel garland is the perfect cozy touch for anyone who wants a bold, textured piece of home decor without a huge time commitment. It is written for confident beginners and intermediate crocheters who are comfortable with single and double crochet and a simple whipstitch seam. The alternating oatmeal and charcoal tassels are worked in alpine stitch, which gives each little tube a soft, raised, almost quilted look, while the plush velvet yarn makes the whole garland feel rich and snuggly. Hung across a mantel, shelf, or headboard, it reads as a modern, handmade statement piece that looks far more complicated than it is.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Super bulky (weight 6) velvet yarn, 100% polyester. 2 skeins oatmeal (approx. 80 yd each) and 2 skeins charcoal (approx. 80 yd each).
• Hook: 8 mm (US L-11) crochet hook.
• Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, a ruler or tape measure, and a spare crochet hook or small tool for pulling fringe loops.
• Finished size: Each tassel is 2.5 inches wide x 5 inches long (including fringe). The cord is 48 inches long. Total garland length is 48 inches with tassels hanging.

Abbreviations

• ch – chain: make a loop of yarn and pull it through the loop on your hook.
• sc – single crochet: insert hook, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
• dc – double crochet: yarn over, insert hook, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through two loops, yarn over and pull through the last two loops.
• st(s) – stitch(es): the loops you work into.
• rep – repeat: work the instruction again as many times as stated.
• A – Color A (oatmeal).
• B – Color B (charcoal).

Gauge

8 sts and 8 rows = 4 inches in alpine stitch pattern. To check, work a small swatch in the tassel pattern and measure a 4-inch section; adjust your hook size if your stitches are too tight or too loose.

Tips Before You Start

• Velvet yarn can shed and slip, so keep your tension relaxed and avoid pulling the yarn too tightly, especially at the seams.
• Count your stitches at the end of every row; the tassel body stays at 5 stitches throughout, so any change signals a missed or extra stitch.
• Work all four tassels in one color before switching, so your tension stays consistent across the set.
• Leave the full 12-inch tail on each tassel; you will need it for seaming and for sewing the tassel to the cord.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Tassel (make 4 oatmeal, 4 charcoal)

Work each tassel with the color listed, using the same instructions for both colors.

Row 1: With A, ch 6. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (5 sc). Turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *dc in next sc, sc in next sc; rep from * across (5 sts). Turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across (5 sc). Turn.

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *dc in next sc, sc in next sc; rep from * across (5 sts). Turn.

Rows 5-12: Rep Rows 3-4 four times (12 rows total).

Fasten off, leaving a 12-inch tail for seaming.

Form the tube: Fold the piece in half lengthwise with right sides together. Whipstitch the side edges together to form a tube. Turn right side out.

Add the fringe: Cut 12 strands of matching yarn, each 10 inches long. Hold the strands together, fold them in half, and using the hook, pull the loop through the bottom opening of the tube. Pull the ends through the loop to secure. Tie a 6-inch length of yarn tightly around the tassel 1 inch below the top to form the tassel head. Trim the ends evenly.

Cord

Work the cord with B (charcoal).

Row 1: With B, ch 60. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (59 sc). Turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across (59 sc). Turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc across (59 sc).

Fasten off.

Assembly and Finishing

Attach the tassels evenly along the cord, alternating colors in this order: oatmeal, charcoal, oatmeal, charcoal, oatmeal, charcoal, oatmeal, charcoal. Use the yarn tails to sew the top of each tassel to the cord, spacing the tassels about 5 inches apart. Weave in all ends securely, working them into the back of the cord and the inside of each tassel tube. Block lightly if needed by misting with water and shaping flat; do not press velvet yarn with a hot iron, as it can crush the pile.

Pro Tips and Variations

• Swap the oatmeal and charcoal for any two contrasting super bulky velvet colors to match your room.
• Make a longer garland by chaining more stitches for the cord and adding extra tassels at the same 5-inch spacing.
• Use a small dab of fabric glue on the tassel heads to keep the fringe from slipping over time.