How to Make a Pom Pom
Who doesn't love adding a fun pom pom to their DIY knitting project? This How to Knit a Pom Pom video tutorial will show you exactly how you make the perfect pom pom every time! Whether you are going to adorn your new knit hat with a pom pom or looking to do a much bigger pom pom inspired knitting project, this how-to video will show you exactly how you can create your own perfect pom pom every time. Plus, this video will go through how to use a pom pom maker, so you know exactly what you're doing!
Materials List
- Store-bought pom pom maker
- Yarn
- Scissors
How to Make a Pom Pom
Making a Knit Pom Pom Instructions
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Determine the size of your pom pom and then buy/use the correct size pom pom maker.
About Pom Pom Maker: They pull apart in two separate pieces, and they have a couple of hinges on each side in two separate pieces. -
Open the hinges on one side of the pom pom maker, and keeping those two hinges together, wrap your yarn around the hinge until it is really densely covered.
Tip: The more yarn the better to get a thick lush pom pom. A good way to check is to try and close the hinges and it should be a little difficult to close. -
Repeat this on the other two hinges on the other side of the pom pom maker.
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Take some scissors, and cut along the ridge that is in between the two hinges.
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Cut one long scrap of yarn, and put that big scrap in between the ridge of the pom pom shape and pull it through in a horseshoe shape until you feel a kind of snap. Then you tie a knot tightly, and make sure it is really secure.
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Pop the legs of the pom pom maker open and pull the pom pom maker apart. Trim your pom pom into more of a round shape instead of an oval shape, and cut out any outlying pieces.