#MAKE A YARN POMPOM HOW TO#
#MAKE A YARN POMPOM FULL#

#MAKE A YARN POMPOM HOW TO#

How to Make Pom Poms that Don’t Fall Apart Open the pom pom maker and remove the pom pom. Then wrap the pieces around the other direction and tie another knot.

Open the other half of the pom pom maker and repeat.Ĭut the yarn with sharp scissors, going up the center of each side.īefore removing the pom pom, take an 8-12″ piece of yarn (length will depend on the next steps, as well as how you intend to use your pom poms) and wrap it around the center. Trim the yarn and close the pom pom maker. (If the pom pom maker can’t close, you might have too much yarn so unravel a bit.) You’ll also know it’s filled enough if it fits snugly when you close the pom pom maker. I like to fill it until the yarn lines up with the pom pom maker. Continue going back and forth until your pom pom maker is filled. Once you get to the left hand side, start making your way back to the opposite side. Overlap the pinched piece a few times to secure it.Ĭontinue wrapping the yarn from right to left on the maker (or the opposite way if you’re left-handed). Pinch the end of your yarn with one hand while beginning to wrap the yarn with your other. Start by opening one side of the pom-pom maker, lining up the two halves. (Be aware that the little metal piece isn’t glued and can sometimes pop out–just pop it back in if it does.) The pom-pom maker is made up of two halves connected by a small metal piece. Or, just test a few (because how much yarn you use also plays a factor) and keep some extra made-up pom poms on hand for reference.

If you’re a visual person, these are the sizes of pom poms that this set of pom pom makers will make: Oh, and don’t shy away from multi-colored yarn! I have made pom poms with this exact yarn and love how they turn out.įirst, choose the size of pom pom maker that is right for your project.

#MAKE A YARN POMPOM FULL#

While pom poms are possible with these, I find they shed a lot and don’t turn out nearly as full or fluffy. I would stay away from any of the fancy decorative yarn, like the scrubby yarn, eyelash yarn, fur yarn, or blanket yarn.

I’ve had really good luck with this brand and I believe this yarn is the exact one I use in my videos.Īs far as weight goes, I prefer medium weight yarn (and definitely don’t go smaller unless you want to be wrapping yarn forrrever). Or go down the yarn aisle and do everything you tell your kids not to and touch every skein. If you’re not sure what constitutes a “soft” yarn (or whether it will yield a fluffy pom pom), it might just take some experimenting. Soft yarn will naturally give you fluffy pom poms so I prefer this over the cheaper, coarser yarns (like Red Heart Super Saver).īut, you can still definitely use the coarser yarns and get a fluffy pom pom–go to this post to see my secret trick for making fluffy pom poms every time! And, of course, if you’re going for a coarser pom pom (where all the yarn fibers are separate and defined), by all means choose a cheaper option. We even show you how to use a fork to make a very small pompom – they’re fab for craft projects like this pompom towel.Well…in my opinion, the best yarn for pom poms is the yarn you have on hand.īut if you’re buying new from the store, choose a higher-quality, soft yarn. There are lots of gadgets around, too – reusable plastic circles and pompom makers are available in a variety of sizes if you don’t fancy making your own. You can use any piece of cardboard as or more sturdy than a cereal box – corrugated cardboard works really well, and you can cut these yourself to your chosen size. When making a pompom with cardboard and wool, the diameter of the circles will be the rough size of your finished pompom. Traditionally, this comes in the form of two cardboard discs with a hole cut in the middle. There are three essential things that you need to make a pompom: Try making a cool pompom treat bag, a pompom bookmark or a pompom kitten or chick. From the standard bobble hat to a bright pompom picnic blanket, the craft ideas are endless!Įasy crafted in any colour and using any yarn you have lying around, they’re particularly good for using up oddments and leftovers or a touch of stashbusting.Īnd, with summer holidays coming up, pompoms make the perfect project if you're doing art and crafts with kids. These fluffy little fellas are fantastic for adorning pretty much anything. If you ever wondered how to make a pompom, it’s remarkably quick and easy!

Make a yarn pompom