If you want a more permanent garland I can teach you how to do that as well! What you need to make your felt ball garland The basic process is to dip pieces of wool roving into warm, sudsy water and then shape into balls. Then you’ll let them dry overnight before creating your felt ball garland (you can get more details hereon the process). Using Felt Sheets or Yarn Scraps

I wanted to make a rainbow-inspired garland that would add color and fun to my walls, so I grouped the balls into color piles.

How to Make a Felt Ball Garland

When making a felt ball garland, it is important to first stop and consider your color scheme. What are you making it for, and what might the right colour combination be for you? Perhaps you are trying to add a bit of cheerfulness to an otherwise dull room. In this case, you might want to use a combination of bright colours to add a fun pop of color to your room. Step 2: After you have your color pattern determined, take the string and cut your desired length. Then tie a little loop in one end, this will help you hang it later. Now, take the other end of your string, and thread it onto your large needle. You don’t have to tie knots around the balls or do anything special to keep them in place. They will stay where they are unless you move them intentionally. There are so many different color options when it comes to your felt ball garland. You can buy felt pom-poms in all kinds of different colors to decorate your Christmas tree with felt pom-poms and candy canes to accentuate your holiday decorations.

There are tons of places to buy felt balls online, or you can make your own felt balls with tutorials like this one. Make note of this length, because you’ll need to have enough string and felt balls to create a garland that long. What thread do you use for a felt ball garland? After the felt has been worked into a loose ball, dip it into the hot water, then roll it between the palms of your hands loosely. Continue this process gradually making the pressure firmer between the palms of your hands. When you have a nice, solid ball, squeeze out any excess water. Another alternative to using store-bought felt balls or pom-poms to make your garland is to make your own felt balls for your garland. To do this you will need the following items:Wool felting is not necessarily an exact science. Instead, you kind of have to work the piece of felt as needed to make your felt ball. The needle goes through the felt balls fairly easily, with decent pressure. It hurt my finger to try to push it through though, so I used the hard surface of my desk to push against the needle. A thimble would work great too. I am a big fan of creating minimalist projects that can be deconstructedand used for other projects at a later time, which is great if you are making this felt ball garland for Christmas or a party.