Break out the embroidery thread from your summer camp days, and instantly upgrade your keys, bottle-openers, bags and more with this super-simple and trendy tassel keychain.
Step 1: Cut a 5-inch piece of twine or string, then tie a knot around the jump ring.
Step 2: Choose 2-5 beads and add them to the twine. Set aside.
Step 3: Use scissors to cut a 10-inch piece of cotton rope.
Step 4: Pull apart the two ends of the rope to create frayed edges, then overlap to form a loop.
Step 5: Use tape to keep the loop in place, then glue to secure it.
Step 6: Select your first color of thread. Wrap the thread tightly across the entire loop, using glue to secure it as you go. Let that thread dry, then continue with your next color.
Step 7: When complete, use your previous piece of twine to attach the tassel to the end of your keychain.
Bonus Step: Tie craft ribbon to your jump ring for a more festive look.
Before you begin, determine the colors of your intended design. I used blue, green and yellow embroidery thread to coordinate with the peacock feather-inspired beads and gold trigger clips.
HGTV Summer Camp: Rope Keychain
Step 1: Cut a 5-inch piece of twine or string, then tie a knot around the jump ring.
Step 2: Choose 2-5 beads and add them to the twine. Set aside.
Step 3: Use scissors to cut a 10-inch piece of cotton rope.
Step 4: Pull apart the two ends of the rope to create frayed edges, then overlap to form a loop.
Step 5: Use tape to keep the loop in place, then glue to secure it.
Step 6: Select your first color of thread. Wrap the thread tightly across the entire loop, using glue to secure it as you go. Let that thread dry, then continue with your next color.
Step 7: When complete, use your previous piece of twine to attach the tassel to the end of your keychain.
Bonus Step: Tie craft ribbon to your jump ring for a more festive look.
Photo by: Jason Kisner
Jason Kisner
Thread + Knot Your Twine
Use scissors to cut a 5-inch piece of twine and tie a simple knot around your jump ring. Then take the two free-hanging strands of twine and pass them through the same end of your first bead, pulling them to the other side. Repeat with as many beads as desired, then set this portion aside.
HGTV Summer Camp: Rope Keychain
Step 1: Cut a 5-inch piece of twine or string, then tie a knot around the jump ring.
Step 2: Choose 2-5 beads and add them to the twine. Set aside.
Step 3: Use scissors to cut a 10-inch piece of cotton rope.
Step 4: Pull apart the two ends of the rope to create frayed edges, then overlap to form a loop.
Step 5: Use tape to keep the loop in place, then glue to secure it.
Step 6: Select your first color of thread. Wrap the thread tightly across the entire loop, using glue to secure it as you go. Let that thread dry, then continue with your next color.
Step 7: When complete, use your previous piece of twine to attach the tassel to the end of your keychain.
Bonus Step: Tie craft ribbon to your jump ring for a more festive look.
Photo by: Jason Kisner
Jason Kisner
Cut + Secure Your Cotton Rope
Cut a 10-inch piece of rope and overlap its two ends to form a large loop. Next secure the loop by placing a dot of craft glue between the two sections. Wrap tape around the structure to hold it together while the glue dries.
Jason Kisner
Jason Kisner
HGTV Summer Camp: Rope Keychain
Step 1: Cut a 5-inch piece of twine or string, then tie a knot around the jump ring.
Step 2: Choose 2-5 beads and add them to the twine. Set aside.
Step 3: Use scissors to cut a 10-inch piece of cotton rope.
Step 4: Pull apart the two ends of the rope to create frayed edges, then overlap to form a loop.
Step 5: Use tape to keep the loop in place, then glue to secure it.
Step 6: Select your first color of thread. Wrap the thread tightly across the entire loop, using glue to secure it as you go. Let that thread dry, then continue with your next color.
Step 7: When complete, use your previous piece of twine to attach the tassel to the end of your keychain.
Bonus Step: Tie craft ribbon to your jump ring for a more festive look.
Photo By: Jason Kisner
HGTV Summer Camp: Rope Keychain
Step 1: Cut a 5-inch piece of twine or string, then tie a knot around the jump ring.
Step 2: Choose 2-5 beads and add them to the twine. Set aside.
Step 3: Use scissors to cut a 10-inch piece of cotton rope.
Step 4: Pull apart the two ends of the rope to create frayed edges, then overlap to form a loop.
Step 5: Use tape to keep the loop in place, then glue to secure it.
Step 6: Select your first color of thread. Wrap the thread tightly across the entire loop, using glue to secure it as you go. Let that thread dry, then continue with your next color.
Step 7: When complete, use your previous piece of twine to attach the tassel to the end of your keychain.
Bonus Step: Tie craft ribbon to your jump ring for a more festive look.
Photo By: Jason Kisner
Wrap Your Rope With Thread
With your loop secured, select the first color of your embroidery thread and glue one end to the middle of your rope. Wrap the thread around the entire loop to create a block of color, securing it with more glue as you move down. Let that section dry, then continue with your next color.
Jason Kisner
Jason Kisner
HGTV Summer Camp: Rope Keychain
Step 1: Cut a 5-inch piece of twine or string, then tie a knot around the jump ring.
Step 2: Choose 2-5 beads and add them to the twine. Set aside.
Step 3: Use scissors to cut a 10-inch piece of cotton rope.
Step 4: Pull apart the two ends of the rope to create frayed edges, then overlap to form a loop.
Step 5: Use tape to keep the loop in place, then glue to secure it.
Step 6: Select your first color of thread. Wrap the thread tightly across the entire loop, using glue to secure it as you go. Let that thread dry, then continue with your next color.
Step 7: When complete, use your previous piece of twine to attach the tassel to the end of your keychain.
Bonus Step: Tie craft ribbon to your jump ring for a more festive look.
Photo By: Jason Kisner
HGTV Summer Camp: Rope Keychain
Step 1: Cut a 5-inch piece of twine or string, then tie a knot around the jump ring.
Step 2: Choose 2-5 beads and add them to the twine. Set aside.
Step 3: Use scissors to cut a 10-inch piece of cotton rope.
Step 4: Pull apart the two ends of the rope to create frayed edges, then overlap to form a loop.
Step 5: Use tape to keep the loop in place, then glue to secure it.
Step 6: Select your first color of thread. Wrap the thread tightly across the entire loop, using glue to secure it as you go. Let that thread dry, then continue with your next color.
Step 7: When complete, use your previous piece of twine to attach the tassel to the end of your keychain.
Bonus Step: Tie craft ribbon to your jump ring for a more festive look.
Photo By: Jason Kisner
Top With Beads, Attach to Your Keychain
With your tassel complete, it's time to add beads. To get this look, glue a flat bead on top of your color sections and wait for it to dry. Then use the twine from your jump ring to attach the tassel and create a full keychain.
Jason Kisner
Jason Kisner
HGTV Summer Camp: Rope Keychain
Step 1: Cut a 5-inch piece of twine or string, then tie a knot around the jump ring.
Step 2: Choose 2-5 beads and add them to the twine. Set aside.
Step 3: Use scissors to cut a 10-inch piece of cotton rope.
Step 4: Pull apart the two ends of the rope to create frayed edges, then overlap to form a loop.
Step 5: Use tape to keep the loop in place, then glue to secure it.
Step 6: Select your first color of thread. Wrap the thread tightly across the entire loop, using glue to secure it as you go. Let that thread dry, then continue with your next color.
Step 7: When complete, use your previous piece of twine to attach the tassel to the end of your keychain.
Bonus Step: Tie craft ribbon to your jump ring for a more festive look.
Photo By: Jason Kisner
HGTV Summer Camp: Rope Keychain
Step 1: Cut a 5-inch piece of twine or string, then tie a knot around the jump ring.
Step 2: Choose 2-5 beads and add them to the twine. Set aside.
Step 3: Use scissors to cut a 10-inch piece of cotton rope.
Step 4: Pull apart the two ends of the rope to create frayed edges, then overlap to form a loop.
Step 5: Use tape to keep the loop in place, then glue to secure it.
Step 6: Select your first color of thread. Wrap the thread tightly across the entire loop, using glue to secure it as you go. Let that thread dry, then continue with your next color.
Step 7: When complete, use your previous piece of twine to attach the tassel to the end of your keychain.
Bonus Step: Tie craft ribbon to your jump ring for a more festive look.
Photo By: Jason Kisner
Fray the Edges
With everything else done, you can finally fray the edges of your tassel. Simply pull the ends of the rope apart with your hands (or scissors) to get that boho-chic look. Note: To personalize your tassel even more, tie craft ribbon around the jump ring.
HGTV Summer Camp: Rope Keychain
Step 1: Cut a 5-inch piece of twine or string, then tie a knot around the jump ring.
Step 2: Choose 2-5 beads and add them to the twine. Set aside.
Step 3: Use scissors to cut a 10-inch piece of cotton rope.
Step 4: Pull apart the two ends of the rope to create frayed edges, then overlap to form a loop.
Step 5: Use tape to keep the loop in place, then glue to secure it.
Step 6: Select your first color of thread. Wrap the thread tightly across the entire loop, using glue to secure it as you go. Let that thread dry, then continue with your next color.
Step 7: When complete, use your previous piece of twine to attach the tassel to the end of your keychain.
Bonus Step: Tie craft ribbon to your jump ring for a more festive look.
Photo by: Jason Kisner
Jason Kisner
Gift (or Keep)
Tassels like this make great gifts for summer gatherings! Say thanks to your host by upgrading a bottle-opener (and enjoying a celebratory drink after). Or clip one to your handbag for a fashionable pop of color.
HGTV Summer Camp: Rope Keychain
Step 1: Cut a 5-inch piece of twine or string, then tie a knot around the jump ring.
Step 2: Choose 2-5 beads and add them to the twine. Set aside.
Step 3: Use scissors to cut a 10-inch piece of cotton rope.
Step 4: Pull apart the two ends of the rope to create frayed edges, then overlap to form a loop.
Step 5: Use tape to keep the loop in place, then glue to secure it.
Step 6: Select your first color of thread. Wrap the thread tightly across the entire loop, using glue to secure it as you go. Let that thread dry, then continue with your next color.
Step 7: When complete, use your previous piece of twine to attach the tassel to the end of your keychain.
Bonus Step: Tie craft ribbon to your jump ring for a more festive look.
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