Craft a Yarn Tassel Ghost!

Our Yarn Tassel Ghost is a great no-needle project to make with your family this Halloween! Made with Bernat Softee Chunky, these ghosts seem to float in the wind like the real thing.

What you’ll need

  • 1 ball of Bernat Softee Chunky – Natural
  • Scissors
  • Cardboard
  • Googly eyes
  • Hot glue gun
  • Step 1

    Wrap the Bernat Softee Chunky around a 6 inch piece of cardboard approximately 100 times and cut the yarn.

    Yarn Tassel Ghost in Bernat Softee Chunky yarn Step 1


    Step 2

    Tie a piece of yarn around the top of the wrapped yarn as tightly as possible.

    Yarn Tassel Ghost in Bernat Softee Chunky yarn Step 2


    Step 3

    Cut the wrapped yarn along the bottom (opposite of tied end) and remove the cardboard.

    Yarn Tassel Ghost in Bernat Softee Chunky yarn Step 3


    Step 4

    Create the ghosts head by tying another piece of yarn approximately 2 inches below the tied end and secure it with a knot. Be sure to keep the head fluffy and round!

    Yarn Tassel Ghost in Bernat Softee Chunky yarn Step 4


    Step 5

    Trim the bottom of your ghost until your happy with the length and evenness.

    Yarn Tassel Ghost in Bernat Softee Chunky yarn Step 5


    Step 6

    Let there be sight! Glue some googly eyes onto your ghost to add a little personality. Be sure to supervise your kids when using hot glue guns!

    Yarn Tassel Ghost in Bernat Softee Chunky yarn Step 6.1

    Yarn Tassel Ghost in Bernat Softee Chunky yarn Step 6.2


    Make as many of these Yarn Tassel Ghosts as you need to scare your neighbors! Feel free to string them up in doorways and windows for a truly ghoulish effect. Happy Halloween!

    Yarn Tassel Ghost in Bernat Softee Chunky yarn Finished

Step 1

Wrap the Bernat Softee Chunky around a 6 inch piece of cardboard approximately 100 times and cut the yarn.

Yarn Tassel Ghost in Bernat Softee Chunky yarn Step 1


Step 2

Tie a piece of yarn around the top of the wrapped yarn as tightly as possible.

Yarn Tassel Ghost in Bernat Softee Chunky yarn Step 2


Step 3

Cut the wrapped yarn along the bottom (opposite of tied end) and remove the cardboard.

Yarn Tassel Ghost in Bernat Softee Chunky yarn Step 3


Step 4

Create the ghosts head by tying another piece of yarn approximately 2 inches below the tied end and secure it with a knot. Be sure to keep the head fluffy and round!

Yarn Tassel Ghost in Bernat Softee Chunky yarn Step 4


Step 5

Trim the bottom of your ghost until your happy with the length and evenness.

Yarn Tassel Ghost in Bernat Softee Chunky yarn Step 5


Step 6

Let there be sight! Glue some googly eyes onto your ghost to add a little personality. Be sure to supervise your kids when using hot glue guns!

Yarn Tassel Ghost in Bernat Softee Chunky yarn Step 6.1

Yarn Tassel Ghost in Bernat Softee Chunky yarn Step 6.2


Make as many of these Yarn Tassel Ghosts as you need to scare your neighbors! Feel free to string them up in doorways and windows for a truly ghoulish effect. Happy Halloween!

Yarn Tassel Ghost in Bernat Softee Chunky yarn Finished