Making Pompoms

Pompoms are simply short lengths of yarn tied together to make a fluffy ball. There are many methods to make them. Depending on whether you want a tight rotund type pompom, or a loose fluffy pompom. Making pompoms can be lots of fun, but will need a certain amount of patience, depending on the size and density you go for.

I have put together some examples for you to have a go at. There are crafty ideas that need pompoms throughout my blog, so have a look and see what project you like the look of. Refer back to this handy guide to help you.

Using Your Hands

This is quite possibly the quickest method to make a pompom. The results however can be a little loose and scruffy. Depending on what you are making a pompom for, this can be a very effective method. I make a load of white pompoms as props for a snowball fight our naughty “elf on the shelf”. It was a super quick project, and it didn’t matter too much if they were a bit scruffy.

Simply wrap your yarn around your four fingers (or two if you want a mini pompom). Keep wrapping until you think you have enough yarn. The more yarn you use, the more plump your pompom will be. If you only go round. few times, the finished result will look a bit limp. When you have enough, cut a smaller length of yarn and tie it around the entire bundle. Tie it tight so the strands can’t escape. Cut the looks on either side and fluff up your pompom a little. Trim and shape as needed.

Using Forks

These are super quick to make. And great if you want lots of little loose pompoms. They make great mini pompoms. I’ve made some from blues and whites as snowballs. They make great snowball props for my Elf on the Shelf! You could try making fork pompoms to match the colour of your bedroom to make a pretty garland or curtain. They are super easy to make and a little bit addictive!

Per pompom, you will need:

• 3m yarn
• 30cm yarn
• a fork
• a pair of scissors

Happy Crafting!

Using Cardboard Circles

This is the style of pompoms most of us are very familiar with. It is quick cheap and easy.

Cut two discs from cardboard. Cut a slit in each circle. This will make wrapping your yarn much easier and quicker. Wrap your yarn until the hole in the middle is filled in. Cut between the edges of the disc. Tie a length of yarn between cardboard discs very securely to keep your pompom together. Carefully remove the discs.

Using Pompom Makers

There are lots of different pompom makers on the market. But these are my favourite. They are super simple and quick to make up.

Wrap the yarn around each half of the maker until the middle is level. Fold each half in, forming a circle.