Make a Hanging Himmeli Centerpiece

These Finnish decorations are traditionally made of straw, but using plastic straws and colorful yarn make these geometric shapes durable and simple to make. Make a grouping of himmeli to form a cool, structural hanging centerpiece.

By: Marianne Canada, Liz Gray, and Kayla Kitts

Show: HGTV Crafternoon

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Hanging Black Himmeli Ornament Centerpiece

Modern Himmeli Ornament Centerpiece

Use black plastic straws and colorful yarn to create a simpler, sturdier version of Finnish Himmeli ornaments, which are traditionally made from straw. Hang a bunch together for a modern, graphic holiday centerpiece.

From: HGTV Crafternoon

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How to Make Himmeli Ornaments

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Marianne shows how to make himmeli ornaments from nontraditional materials.

Materials Needed:

10 8-inch black straws, per ornament
yarn in desired hue
scissors
ruler
single-ended crochet hook, size E4/3.5mm

Supplies to Make a Modern Himmeli Ornament

Modern Himmeli Ornament Project Supplies

Use scissors, a ruler, black 8-inch straws, colorful yarn and a crochet needle to make a single himmeli ornament. Hang a bunch together for a modern, graphic holiday centerpiece.

From: HGTV Crafternoon

Instructions:

Step 1: Cut Straws

Using the ruler, cut each straw into two four-inch lengths. (You'll need 12 pieces for each himmeli ornament.)

Step 1: Using the ruler, cut each straw into two four-inch lengths. You'll need 12 sections for each himmeli ornament.

Cut Straws for Himmeli Ornament

Step 1: Using the ruler, cut each straw into two four-inch lengths. You'll need 12 sections for each himmeli ornament.

Measure and Cut Straws

Step 1: Using the ruler, cut each straw into two four-inch lengths. You'll need 12 sections for each himmeli ornament.

Step 2: Cut String

Cut a length of yarn about three feet long. Tie the end of the yarn to the crochet needle.

Step 2: Cut a length of yarn about three feet long.

Step 2: Tie the end of the yarn to the crochet needle.

Cut Yarn to Make Himmeli Ornaments

Step 2: Cut a length of yarn about three feet long.

Tie Yarn to Crochet Needle

Step 2: Tie the end of the yarn to the crochet needle.

Step 3: Add First Three Straw Pieces

String the first three straw pieces onto the crochet needle. Form the straws into a triangle, then loop the string around in a loose knot. (You want to leave just a little give to allow the ornament to take shape.)

Step 3: String the first three pieces onto the crochet needle.

Step 4: Form straws into a triangle, then loop the string around in a loose knot.

Step 4: Form straws into a triangle, then loop the string around in a loose knot. You want to leave just a little give to allow the ornament to take shape.

String First Straw Onto Crochet Needle

Step 3: String the first three pieces onto the crochet needle.

String Third Straw Onto Crochet Needle

Step 3: String the first three pieces onto the crochet needle.

Form Straws Into a Triangle

Step 4: Form straws into a triangle, then loop the string around in a loose knot.

Form Straw Triangle and Tie Knot

Step 4: Form straws into a triangle, then loop the string around in a loose knot. You want to leave just a little give to allow the ornament to take shape.

Step 4: Continue Ornament Assembly

Add two more straw pieces, tying off at the tip of the triangle. Add more straw pieces until you have five triangles total.

Step 5: Add another straw piece, tying off at the tip of the triangle.

Step 5: Tie off the second triangle at the tip.

Step 5: Create loose tie at second triangle.

Step 5: Add more straw pieces until you have five triangles total.

Create a Second Triangle

Step 5: Add another straw piece, tying off at the tip of the triangle.

Tie Off the Second Triangle

Step 5: Tie off the second triangle at the tip.

Tie Off Second Triangle

Step 5: Create loose tie at second triangle.

Create Five Straw Triangles

Step 5: Add more straw pieces until you have five triangles total.

Step 5: Add Final Straw Piece

Add the final straw. Pull it towards your very first knot to create the top half of the diamond shape. Tie a knot to secure. Trim the ends of the knot.

Step 6: Pull the final straw towards your very first knot to create the top half of the diamond shape.

Step 6: Pull the final straw towards your very first knot to create the top half of the diamond shape. Tie a knot to secure.

Step 6: Trim the ends of the knot on the diamond.

Pull Final Straw Towards Top Knot

Step 6: Pull the final straw towards your very first knot to create the top half of the diamond shape.

Create Diamond Shape With Straw

Step 6: Pull the final straw towards your very first knot to create the top half of the diamond shape.

Create a Diamond Shape and Tie a Knot

Step 6: Pull the final straw towards your very first knot to create the top half of the diamond shape. Tie a knot to secure.

Trim the Ends of the Knot

Step 6: Trim the ends of the knot on the diamond.

Step 6: Finish Your Ornament

Using a second length of string, tie the two side triangles together underneath to finish the diamond shape.

Step 7: Form completed diamond shape. Hang a bunch of himmeli together for a modern, graphic holiday centerpiece.

Finish Diamond Shape

Step 7: Using a second length of string, tie the two side triangles together underneath to finish the diamond shape.

Modern Himmeli Ornaments

Finish the Diamond Shape

Step 7: Using a second length of string, tie the two side triangles together underneath to finish the diamond shape.

Modern Himmeli Ornaments

Step 7: Form completed diamond shape. Hang a bunch of himmeli together for a modern, graphic holiday centerpiece.

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A single himmeli ornament would look great all by itself or hung with several more himmeli for an unexpected hanging centerpiece. Believe us: Once you make one, you won't be able to stop.