Cut each string cheese stick in half crosswise so you have 12 shorter pieces.

Hold one cheese piece upright and use a small knife to make thin vertical cuts from the top down, stopping about one-third of the way. Repeat with all pieces to create fringe.

Press the uncut end of each fringed cheese piece onto one end of a pretzel rod so the fringe flares outward like broom bristles.

Wrap one chive around the cheese where it meets the pretzel and tie it gently to hold the broom shape in place.

Set each finished skewer on a plate and repeat until all pieces are assembled.