Choosing the right shape, color and size of rug for your space can be tricky. Take matters into your own hands and create a rug that is not only soft and cozy but can also be custom-made to match your decor. Fun and whimsical pom-poms bring beautiful texture and warmth to your space, and they serve as a unique alternative to a sheepskin rug.
![Pom-pom rug complete](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/7b6155ae-cd78-4705-844e-b0b573f32e07.jpg)
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![Pom-pom rug completed.](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/17a09ac9-53a5-4e29-a4bd-d30fa1661ee5.jpg)
![Pom-pom rug completed](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/3181dc31-5435-4f3a-92a8-f077d9788322.jpg)
Things You'll Need
Yarn
Pom-pom maker
Scissors
Non-skid rug pad
Tip
There are several ways to make a pom-pom. You can refer to this tutorial for an alternative method, but a pom-pom maker offers the fastest method. The large one makes pom-poms with diameters of 2½ inches (65 mm) and 3 3/8 inches (85 mm). The small one makes pom-poms with diameters of 1 3/8 inches (35 mm) and 1 5/8 inches (45 mm). The actual size of the pom-poms will vary based on the thickness of yarn and amount of times the yarn is wrapped around the maker.
Step 1
Wind the yarn around each arch, starting from the left side and moving towards the right. Make sure both arches are entirely covered with yarn.
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![wind yarn around arches](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/b2ccfbe6-9bc3-43a4-a470-1a3e485e4367.jpg)
Step 2
Wrap the yarn around the pom-pom maker until the surface of the maker is covered, and then close it tightly.
![Wrap yarn around pom-pom](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/5a16dfc5-2efd-4311-ad95-bc6902ed3b8b.jpg)
Step 3
Place scissors in the gap between the arches and carefully cut through the yarn.
![Cut yarn through the middle](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/976fe745-a05f-40a0-a071-8f6d323fa80e.jpg)
Step 4
Cut a long piece of yarn and thread it between the arches. Tie it into a tight double knot. Don't clip off the long tails of yarn — they will be used to tie the pom-pom onto the under-padding.
![Tie yarn around middle of pom-pom maker](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/c594eae4-f6b7-42f3-83df-f906f5b1b480.jpg)
Tip
Be sure to tie your knots tightly to prevent the pom-pom from unraveling.
Step 5
Separate the top and bottom of the pom-pom maker to release the pom-pom. Fluff and shape your pom-pom to its desired shape.
![Undo pom-pom maker](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/95e21c9c-f715-4f96-9802-ff07f62e66d9.jpg)
Step 6
Trim and shape any longer pieces of yarn from the pom-pom, but again leave the long tails intact.
![Trim and shape pom-pom](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/b9d50c02-3423-465f-b5d4-83d868a291e2.jpg)
Step 7
Make as many pom-poms as needed to fit your desired rug size. This particular rug measures 3 feet by 1½ feet and required 12 skeins of yarn, yielding approximately 120 pom-poms.
![Make several pom-poms](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/3710facd-507b-4b98-b5bb-0273cfa4368f.jpg)
Step 8
Thread the long tails of the pom-pom through the holes of the non-skid rug pad.
![Thread pom-pom through under-padding](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/d1447dab-5e00-4c38-a531-6fcd067882b2.jpg)
Step 9
Tie the yarn into a secure double knot and trim the ends.
![Tie a secure knot](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/6b73eb99-e5d6-4406-8c01-54883df3143e.jpg)
Step 10
Continue threading pom-poms through the rug pad and tying each securely in place. For this rug, the pom-poms were tied in an organic and irregular shape to add some interest, but you can elect to tie them in a more uniform fashion to create a perfectly rectangular or round rug.
![Continue tying pom-poms](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/eb399b92-e7a6-4cfc-b415-279bd3018cb7.jpg)
Step 11
Trim any excess padding with scissors.
![Trim excess padding](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/0c139015-99fc-4432-9204-09970aa8493f.jpg)
These pom-pom rugs can be draped over a chair, at the end of your bed or even used as a wall hanging. There are no set rules when it comes to creating your own unique space!
![Pom-pom draped at end of beg with dog sitting on top](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/63de21c9-664b-42df-8070-479d199d7731.jpg)
![Women's shoes seen standing on pom-pom rug](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/a6ecc4e0-e01a-40ef-98ab-077b8af24692.jpg)
![Pom-pom rug on floor next to bed](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/1eb6cfd6-c8e6-424d-b873-88f77f88b57f.jpg)