Yarn Pom Pom’s happen to be one of my favorite things, so today I’m sharing a quick tutorial for how to make a yarn pom pom. They’re really easy, and fun too! All you need is some chunky soft yarn and a pair of scissors. You may have caught some mini pom ornaments on my advent calendar countdown. I also like to group them in two’s and hang them places, or make a simple garland with the smaller ones. I made these using a synthetic chunky cream yarn.
For a small ornamental yarn pom pom I wrap the yarn around two fingers. For a large one I would use my whole hand, and I have also done 3 fingers for a mid sized pom!
Just wrap until you are happy with the size…
Slide the bundle off your fingers and pinch in the centre. Cut a small piece of yarn to wrap and knot around the centre…
Tie a double knot.
Cut all of the loops using sharp scissors, and trim away any stray pieces until you have a round shape.
Fluff it out and you are finished!
For the small pom poms I wrap the yarn about 15 times, for the medium and large I do about 30. It really just depends on the size of your hands, and how full you want your yarn pom pom.
I hope these help you get crafty, and maybe even deck the halls during the holidays! I’ll let you in on a little secret… I’ve started making faux fur pom poms inspired by Anthropologie’s pom pom garland- and they’re cute! Keep your eyes peeled for that tutorial. I love quick little crafts like this. How about you?
-Miss Ash
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