Open the other half of the pom pom maker and repeat.Ĭut the yarn with sharp scissors, going up the center of each side.īefore removing the pom pom, take an 8-12″ piece of yarn (length will depend on the next steps, as well as how you intend to use your pom poms) and wrap it around the center. Trim the yarn and close the pom pom maker. (If the pom pom maker can’t close, you might have too much yarn so unravel a bit.) You’ll also know it’s filled enough if it fits snugly when you close the pom pom maker. I like to fill it until the yarn lines up with the pom pom maker. Continue going back and forth until your pom pom maker is filled. Once you get to the left hand side, start making your way back to the opposite side. Overlap the pinched piece a few times to secure it.Ĭontinue wrapping the yarn from right to left on the maker (or the opposite way if you’re left-handed). Pinch the end of your yarn with one hand while beginning to wrap the yarn with your other.
Start by opening one side of the pom-pom maker, lining up the two halves. (Be aware that the little metal piece isn’t glued and can sometimes pop out–just pop it back in if it does.) The pom-pom maker is made up of two halves connected by a small metal piece. Or, just test a few (because how much yarn you use also plays a factor) and keep some extra made-up pom poms on hand for reference. If you’re a visual person, these are the sizes of pom poms that this set of pom pom makers will make: Oh, and don’t shy away from multi-colored yarn! I have made pom poms with this exact yarn and love how they turn out.įirst, choose the size of pom pom maker that is right for your project.
#MAKE POMPOM FULL#
While pom poms are possible with these, I find they shed a lot and don’t turn out nearly as full or fluffy. I would stay away from any of the fancy decorative yarn, like the scrubby yarn, eyelash yarn, fur yarn, or blanket yarn.
I’ve had really good luck with this brand and I believe this yarn is the exact one I use in my videos.Īs far as weight goes, I prefer medium weight yarn (and definitely don’t go smaller unless you want to be wrapping yarn forrrever). Or go down the yarn aisle and do everything you tell your kids not to and touch every skein. If you’re not sure what constitutes a “soft” yarn (or whether it will yield a fluffy pom pom), it might just take some experimenting. Soft yarn will naturally give you fluffy pom poms so I prefer this over the cheaper, coarser yarns (like Red Heart Super Saver).īut, you can still definitely use the coarser yarns and get a fluffy pom pom–go to this post to see my secret trick for making fluffy pom poms every time! And, of course, if you’re going for a coarser pom pom (where all the yarn fibers are separate and defined), by all means choose a cheaper option.
#MAKE POMPOM FREE#
We've used Prima yarn to make our pompoms, available exclusively at The Works in 36 stunning colours.Īnd why not decorate your street party table even more with these cute paper fans and stylish no-sew bunting.Īnd if you'd like to make some crafty coronation memorabilia, check out our favourite coronation craft kits and our free pattern to knit your own King Charles.Well…in my opinion, the best yarn for pom poms is the yarn you have on hand.īut if you’re buying new from the store, choose a higher-quality, soft yarn.
We've made the pompoms in red, white and blue yarn for a Union Jack theme, but you can use any colours to suit your style. We love this pompom tree – it's so simple to make and will look stunning as the centrepiece of your tablescape. The coronation of King Charles III is fast approaching, and on 6 May many of us will be watching the ceremony, then celebrating with a street party or coronation party – and what better way to decorate it than with a pompom tree?Ī street party is the perfect opportunity to show off your crafting skills by creating beautiful (and really easy!) makes to decorate the table.
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