Pom poms are fluffy, fun, and versatile crafting supplies that can be used in various projects, such as adorning hats and scarves, decorating bags or shoes, and creating ornaments or toys. They come in a wide range of sizes and colors, making them suitable for almost any occasion. In this article, we will explore three different methods for making pom poms: using cardboard templates, a fork, and a pom pom maker.

1. Using Cardboard Templates

Materials needed:

– Yarn

– Scissors

– Cardboard

– Pen

Instructions:

1. Cut two identical circles from the cardboard using scissors. The diameter of the circles will determine the size of the pom pom.
2. Draw a smaller circle in the center of each cardboard circle to create a ring shape. Cut out these smaller circles as well.
3. Hold the two cardboard rings together and begin wrapping yarn around them evenly from one side to another, passing through the hole in the middle.
4. Continue wrapping the yarn until you have covered the entire surface of the cardboard rings and achieved your desired pom pom thickness.
5. Carefully slide scissors between the two pieces of cardboard and cut through all layers of yarn around the edge.
6. Take another piece of yarn, about 12 inches long, and tie it tightly between the two cardboard rings around the cut yarn edges. Make sure to knot it securely.
7. Remove the cardboard templates gently to reveal your pom pom.

2. Using a Fork

Materials needed:

– Yarn

– Scissors

– Dinner fork

Instructions:

1. Start by taking your yarn and placing it over one prong of the fork with one end hanging down freely.
2. Wrap the yarn around all prongs of the fork vertically until you achieve your desired thickness.
3. Take another piece of yarn (approximately 8 inches long) and thread it through the middle prong of the fork, or underneath the yarn bundle, and tie it tightly in a knot.
4. Carefully slide the wrapped yarn bundle off the fork while maintaining the knot’s tightness.
5. Use scissors to cut through all loops on both sides of the tightly knotted yarn.
6. Trim any long or uneven pieces of yarn to achieve a round, fluffy pom pom.

3. Using a Pom Pom Maker

Materials needed:

– Yarn

– Scissors

– Pom pom maker

Instructions:

1. Open one arm of the pom pom maker. Start wrapping your yarn around the half-circle end until it’s evenly covered and achieves the desired thickness.
2. Close the arm you just used and open the other arm of the pom pom maker.
3. Repeat step 1 with this arm as well, covering its half-circle end with yarn.
4. Close both arms and secure them together with the locking mechanism provided by your pom pom maker.
5. Take scissors and cut through all layers of yarn along the middle groove found between both arms on the outer edge of the pom pom maker.
6. Take another piece of yarn (approximately 12 inches long) and tie it around the groove where you just cut through all layers of yarn.
7. Unlock and open both arms of your pom pom maker to release your finished pom pom.

With these three simple methods at hand, you’ll have a variety of options for creating beautiful and customizable pom poms for any crafting project. Happy crafting!