I am really excited to share a cool yarn project today that doesn’t require any knitting or crocheting skills, Dip-Dyed Kool-Aid Tassels. These tassels are inspired by bright colors and summer drinks.
The first step is to make the tassels. You’ll want something sturdy to wrap your yarn around. Make sure to start and stop your wrapping at the same edge. Then cut all the yarn at that edge.
You’ll need to head to the grocery store for supplies for this yarn craft. I grabbed my Kool-Aid at Walmart. I picked up a new Ready-to-Drink container and five Kool-Aid packets in various colors.
Cut another piece of yarn. Fold your tassel in half and wrap it around the top. Knot and tuck in the ends.
Add one packet of Kool-Aid powder to one cup of water and microwave for one minute. Take your tassel out of the soapy water and squeeze it dry. Place your tassel into your dye mixture. Allow to sit for a couple of minutes.
While your yarn is dying fill your third bowl with two cups of warm water. Remove your tassel from the dye and rinse in the clean water.
When your tassel has been thoroughly rinsed squeeze dry (I also used a paper towel to squeeze the tassel at this point). Allow your tassel to dry completely.
Make more colors!
Hang up your pretty new tassels and enjoy!
THAT is seriously cool!
Thanks, Stephanie! I’m dreaming up other things that I can dye now π
Awesome idea! I love it for a rainbow party!!
Thanks, Ida! They would be fun for a rainbow party! Thanks for the idea π
I had a friend who dyed her hair with Kool-Aid in high school and it took absolutely AGES to wash out so I would say the color fastness of these tassels are pretty good. π
I have some extra packets I was thinking about dying my hair with. Good to know it lasts!
I just love the vibrant colors, Kool-Aid works so well as a dye, but is delicious too! #Client
Yes, delicious and creative!
I love this!! I’ll have to try it out. What did you use them for??
I’m using mine currently as a bright summer decoration
So pretty! I can think of lots of uses for these. I love that the kids can help…outside!
Lots of uses! I’ve been thinking of a bright candy themed birthday party and I think these would make fun decorations.
This is a very cool project for my girls!
I bet they would love it!
Pretty!
Thanks, Melissa! I was pretty excited with how bright the colors came out
Really love this. My daughter and friends would very much enjoy making these! Pinning!
Thanks, Ronda! Yes, a very fun girls activity!
So cute!
Thanks, Autumn!
This is SUCH a cute idea! Pinned!!
Thanks, Arena! And thanks for the pin π
Visiting from the Create & Share DIY & Recipe link up. This is SO cute! Thanks for sharing π
Thanks for visiting from the party, Mandee!
Such a cute idea – I’m brainstorming now what I could use kool-aid with! π Thinking outside the box – love it!
Thanks, Debra! Yep, there is a whole world of possibilities opened now with what I could do with Kool-aid!
Oh what a great idea! I love these!!!
Thanks, Randi! They were fun to make (and smell really good!)
These are fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing your creativity on The Inspiration Board at homework. I can’t tell you how happy I am that you stopped by to share. You were featured in the spotlight today!
Have a wonderful weekend!
carolyn ~ homework
Thank you, Carolyn!! Your blog is so lovely!
This looks so cool! I love the colors. Pinned. We love having you be a part of our party. I hope to see you tonight at 7 pm. Happy Monday! Lou Lou Girls
Thanks, Kimberly! I was so happy with how the colors turned out! And I can’t wait to link up with you again tonight π