These simple crochet and pom pom garlands that grace the windows of Home Ec in Los Angeles are a fantastic way to add charm not only for the holidays, but any time of year. Our pal, Jenny Ryan, shares how they were created.

My pals Jess, Lauren & I made lots of yarn pom-poms, which I turned into garlands with some thin wool yarn (pink, green, & fuschia). Then I crocheted some non-pom-pom garlands from all different shades of yarn, done in chain stitch.