Decorating holiday trees with popcorn garlands is a uniquely American tradition. While German settlers were the ones to introduce the practice of decorating a Christmas tree in the home, using popped or plain corn kernels to decorate objects can be traced even further back to indigenous populations in the Americas and Aztec civilizations. 🌽🎄
Unfortunately, popcorn garlands are not practical these days for anyone who has a pet, particularly hungry family members, or if you don’t want a conga line of ants through your living room. So if you love the history and the aesthetic of a traditional popcorn garland, but can’t use the real thing, we have a crafty solution for you–fluffy crocheted popcorn that can be reused year after year! You can put it on your tree, drape it across the mantle, hang it on the stairs, layer it over curtains, or just make a shit ton of kernels and pretend you live at the movie theater.
And since popcorn is best served with a good movie, we will also be watching the Christmas classic Elf during this workshop!
Each attendee will get 3 skeins of yarn in special seasonal colors, a large bag of red wooden beads for faux-cranberry accents, and a mini skein of cream ricorumi yarn for stringing the garland together.
The workshop will start with instructions on how to make the popcorn kernel pattern, then we will turn on the movie and get poppin! We will also provide guidance on how to string your garland and tips for hanging.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a beginner-level pattern to learn, but you must already know basic crochet stitches and techniques before taking the workshop.
Perfect for:
⏩ Creating a simple, fast crochet project
🎁 Reusable and stylish holiday decorations
🎄 Sharing nostalgic Christmas traditions
What you'll learn:
🍿 The crochet popped corn kernel pattern
🧷 Attaching crocheted items to a garland
🌈 Everyone’s favorite color (per Buddy the Elf’s request)
Your registration includes:
🧶 3 skeins of Yarnalia Wonder yarn (1 snow, 1 almond, and 1 golden dust)
🪡 1 skein of RicoRumi - Cream for the garland string
❣️ Large bag of red wooden beads
🗒️ Custom Makeshift popcorn garland pattern
Workshop Age Guidance:
Our workshops are designed to be a welcoming and inclusive creative space for all. Please note that workshops are intended for participants ages 14 and up, with instruction, pacing, and materials geared toward teens and adults rather than young children. Workshops that are appropriate for younger participants will be clearly labeled as family-friendly or “Grown-Up & Me” activities. Thank you for your understanding!
Cancellation Policy:
For workshops booked on or after August 16, 2026, the following cancellation policy applies: If you’re unable to attend a workshop, you may cancel your reservation up to 48 hours before the scheduled workshop time to receive a 50% refund of your workshop payment. Cancellations made within 48 hours of the workshop start time are not eligible for a refund. Please note that materials or kits from the class cannot be provided to participants who are unable to attend.
Decorating holiday trees with popcorn garlands is a uniquely American tradition. While German settlers were the ones to introduce the practice of decorating a Christmas tree in the home, using popped or plain corn kernels to decorate objects can be traced even further back to indigenous populations in the Americas and Aztec civilizations. 🌽🎄
Unfortunately, popcorn garlands are not practical these days for anyone who has a pet, particularly hungry family members, or if you don’t want a conga line of ants through your living room. So if you love the history and the aesthetic of a traditional popcorn garland, but can’t use the real thing, we have a crafty solution for you–fluffy crocheted popcorn that can be reused year after year! You can put it on your tree, drape it across the mantle, hang it on the stairs, layer it over curtains, or just make a shit ton of kernels and pretend you live at the movie theater.
And since popcorn is best served with a good movie, we will also be watching the Christmas classic Elf during this workshop!
Each attendee will get 3 skeins of yarn in special seasonal colors, a large bag of red wooden beads for faux-cranberry accents, and a mini skein of cream ricorumi yarn for stringing the garland together.
The workshop will start with instructions on how to make the popcorn kernel pattern, then we will turn on the movie and get poppin! We will also provide guidance on how to string your garland and tips for hanging.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a beginner-level pattern to learn, but you must already know basic crochet stitches and techniques before taking the workshop.
Perfect for:
⏩ Creating a simple, fast crochet project
🎁 Reusable and stylish holiday decorations
🎄 Sharing nostalgic Christmas traditions
What you'll learn:
🍿 The crochet popped corn kernel pattern
🧷 Attaching crocheted items to a garland
🌈 Everyone’s favorite color (per Buddy the Elf’s request)
Your registration includes:
🧶 3 skeins of Yarnalia Wonder yarn (1 snow, 1 almond, and 1 golden dust)
🪡 1 skein of RicoRumi - Cream for the garland string
❣️ Large bag of red wooden beads
🗒️ Custom Makeshift popcorn garland pattern
Workshop Age Guidance:
Our workshops are designed to be a welcoming and inclusive creative space for all. Please note that workshops are intended for participants ages 14 and up, with instruction, pacing, and materials geared toward teens and adults rather than young children. Workshops that are appropriate for younger participants will be clearly labeled as family-friendly or “Grown-Up & Me” activities. Thank you for your understanding!
Cancellation Policy:
For workshops booked on or after August 16, 2026, the following cancellation policy applies: If you’re unable to attend a workshop, you may cancel your reservation up to 48 hours before the scheduled workshop time to receive a 50% refund of your workshop payment. Cancellations made within 48 hours of the workshop start time are not eligible for a refund. Please note that materials or kits from the class cannot be provided to participants who are unable to attend.
Beyond Beginner - must know basic crochet techniques and stitches
90 minutes
$40
Free Bonus!
As a special perk, each participant will receive a 15% off one item coupon, valid on the day of the class, so you can take home your favorite supplies and materials you enjoyed using during the session.
