How to Make Pompoms

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Use pompoms of different sizes to decorate baby clothing, home furnishings or even a Christmas stocking. You only need cardboard, scissors and the yarn of your choice.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Step1

Gather materials: cardboard, scissors and yarn.

Step2

Cut two identical cardboard circles that are the desired pompom size.

Step3

Cut holes in the center of both circles so that the cardboard circles resemble flat doughnuts. The larger the hole, the fuller the pompom.

Step4

Place the two cardboard circles one on top of the other.

Step5

Cut several strands of your chosen yarn to a manageable length.

Step6

Place one strand at the center hole and wrap yarn from the center to the edge and back to the center again. Continue wrapping yarn in this manner until the center hole is packed with yarn. Distribute yarn evenly around the circle.

Step7

Insert the blade of the scissors through the yarn and in between the outside edges of the cardboard circles. Cut evenly around the circle until all the yarn has been cut.

Step8

Pull the cards apart slightly and wrap a length of yarn tightly between the cards - around the middle of the yarn strands - a few times. Secure the yarn tie with a double knot. Leave a trailing end of yarn long enough to hang the pompom with.

Step9

Adjust and fluff the pompom. Trim away any excess yarn.

Tips & Warnings

Cut the center hole to approximately one-third of the circle's diameter to make an average-size pompom. For example, if the diameter of your circle is 6 inches, the center hole should be 2 inches in diameter.
Cut the center hole to approximately one-half of the circle's diameter to make an extra-full pompom. If the diameter of your circle is 6 inches, the center hole should be 3 inches in diameter.
Use several yarn strands at once when you're filling the center hole. This will make your work go faster.
Cut the yarn strands at any manageable length. If you run out of yarn, just begin wrapping with a new strand and trim any excess yarn at the completion of your project.