Best gifts for children Handmade using 100% wool fibers Decor Children Room Living Room Coffee Bar DIY Handmade Spaced felt balls are meant to be spaced approximately 2 inches apart. There are no knots between the balls so that you customize the position of the balls on the garland. Balls will grip the string allowing for them to stay in their place. Garlands include an additional 6 inches of string on each side to allow for easy hanging.