How to: Pom Pom

Learn how to make a pom pom with us!

Learn how to make a pom pom with us!

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Learn how to make a pom pom with us!

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Level: Beginner
Type: Technique

Step by Step

How To Make A Pompom - Step 1

Step 1

We will be showing you how to use a Pom Pom maker to make a Pom Pom. We will be using our Crazy Sexy Wool. You will also need a Pom Pom maker, and a pair of sharp scissors.

How To Make A Pompom - Step 2

Step 2

Begin by taking your Pom Pom maker and folding out the two arms.

How To Make A Pompom - Step 3

Step 3

Take your yarn and cover this side of your Pom Pom maker with it by wrapping it around. Depending on how much yarn you cover the Pom Pom maker with depends on how large your Pom Pom will turn out to be. Just make sure there is enough room so that the arm can fold back into the main Pom Pom maker.

How To Make A Pompom - Step 4

Step 4

Fold the arm back in and trim your yarn.

How To Make A Pompom - Step 5

Step 5

Repeat this process with the other arm. Make sure each arm has roughly the same amount of yarn.

How To Make A Pompom - Step 6

Step 6

Fold the arm back in and trim your yarn.

How To Make A Pompom - Step 7

Step 7

Now that the maker is covered all the way around, Take your scissors and cut along the middle. There is a ridge in the Pom Pom maker, rest your scissors along that ridge to cut in a nice neat line.

How To Make A Pompom - Step 8

Step 8

Now that you have cut all along your maker, you can see your Pom Pom begin to take shape.

How To Make A Pompom - Step 9

Step 9

Take your yarn and cut 60cm in length.

How To Make A Pompom - Step 10

Step 10

Take your yarn around your Pom Pom maker into the groove we just cut with.

How To Make A Pompom - Step 11

Step 11

As you pull it tight, it should disappear inside the grooves. Tie a knot and tighten.

How To Make A Pompom - Step 12

Step 12

Flip the maker around and tie another knot on the opposite side, and double this knot for extra security and so the Pom Pom does not fall apart.

How To Make A Pompom - Step 13

Step 13

Pull the 2 sides of your Pom Pom maker apart to find your Pom Pom!

How To Make A Pompom - Step 14

Step 14

It might look a little funny at first but you can give it a good shake and a little haircut to neaten it up!