Holding the pom pom flat, center the trim guide on the pom pom. Be sure to also cut through the little loops that may be buried closer to the center of the pom pom. Now trim through the center of all the yarn loops. In that case, be sure to not cut the embroidery floss when you’re trimming your pom pom, which is next! Trim Now trim the embroidery floss, either close to the knot if you plan to use your pom pom like a bead (on garlands, for example), or leaving some length if you plan to tie your pom pom to something, such as a gift or zipper. If it doesn’t, repeat these steps to tie another set of knots. The center of the pom pom should feel very firm. Tie another very tight surgeon’s knot, and secure it with a half granny. Use a spare finger to anchor the surgeon’s knot and tie a half granny knot.īring the ends of the floss to the back side of the pom pom, making sure to pass the floss through the middle of the loops without catching any.
Pull the knot to the surface of the yarn, but don’t pull tight just yet.Ĭarefully slide the yarn from the pom pom maker and now pull the knot as tight as possible without breaking the floss. Now tie a surgeon’s knot by making a half granny (like the first step of tying your shoes), but wrapping the end through the loop twice. Bring that end up and over the wrapped yarn again.īring the two ends of floss together, making sure the floss is centered on and perpendicular to the wraps. Pull the floss a bit more than halfway through.īring that same end of the floss up and over the center of the wrapped yarn, and thread it back through the same space once more. SecureĬut an 18-inch length of embroidery floss (we’re using red here for clarity, but we used ecru for our actual pom pom), and thread one end through the space under the wraps of yarn. Once you’ve wrapped the yarn, tuck it into either notch and cut the yarn. If you’re working with a ball of yarn whose other end is buried, just roll that ball into two!įor the Small + Large Pom Pom Maker Set, these are our recommendations…įor the Extra Large + Jumbo Pom Pom Maker Set, these are our recommendations… NOTE: You can use two ends of yarn at the same time so that you only need to wrap half the number of revolutions. (Adjust the number of revolutions for the yarn you’re using: more revolutions for thinner yarn and fewer for thicker yarn.) For nice, dense pom poms using fingering weight yarn, refer to the following chart for the number of revolutions we recommend making. The number of revolutions you make depends on the size pom pom you want, i.e. Now wind the yarn around the pom pom maker’s arms. (Our makers have notches, but if yours doesn’t, just use your finger to pin the end against the maker as you begin.) To start, tuck one end of yarn into the notch on either arm of the pom pom maker. For tips on how, please visit our tutorial. NOTE: Before you begin, if your yarn is in a skein, be sure to wind it into a ball. Here’s what size pom poms to expect from these tools… Wrap Our Extra Large + Jumbo Pom Pom Maker Set includes two pom pom makers and two trim guides. Here’s what size pom poms to expect from these tools… Our Small + Large Pom Pom Maker Set includes two pom pom makers and six trim guides.
The maker determines the initial size of the pom pom and the trim guide determines the size of the finished pom pom. Your pom pom’s size depends on the size pom pom maker and trim guide you use.
#Make a yarn pompom how to#
This tutorial explains how to make pom poms using Purl Soho’s Pom Pom Maker Set, Small + Large, and our fingering weight Pocket Posy yarn, but these instructions apply to all U-shaped pom pom makers (even ones you cut out of cardboard!) and almost any yarn. Embroidery floss, for securing the pom pom (or some of the yarn you used to make your pom pom, if it’s strong).Here, we used approximately 28 yards of Purl Soho’s fingering weight Pocket Posy in Heirloom White to make a 2-inch pom pom. Amount depends on weight of yarn and size of pom pom. For tips on making fancier designs, like polka dots, color blocks, and sprinkles, pick up our Pom Pom Pattern… Or, get the Maker Set, Pattern, and six skeins of Pocket Posy all together in our Pom Pom Kit! Materials Here we show you all our tricks for making a perfectly dense and fluffy one-color pom pom, using our Pom Pom Maker Set. On a hat, hanging from a garland, or in a bowl on the table, pom poms are nothing but fun!
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