How to Make a Pom Pom Out of Yarn

This fun DIY project is appropriate for all ages! It is a super simple and cute craft. Pom poms have various uses ranging from holiday decor, wall art, and soft rugs. It is a craft that can be created in less than ten minutes!

Tips:

• Fabric scissors are recommended for this project because it is easiest to cut the yarn that way.
• Size of cardboard determines size of pom pom.
• It is important to remember to wrap enough yarn around the cardboard so pom poms are fluffy and full
• ENJOY!!

• Collect materials needed to complete project.

1. Scrap cardboard
2. Scissors (Fabric scissors optional)
3. Yarn

• Cut scrap cardboard into a shape resembling a rectangle, then cut a slit 3/4th of the way down the middle of the cardboard.
• (Depending on desired size of pom pom, cut bigger or smaller rectangle out of the cardboard)

• Starting on one side of the cardboard, wrap yarn around both sides of the piece of cardboard until you have a thick layer of yarn

• Leave two inches or so as excess.

• Cut a separate piece of yarn, approx. 12 inches, after yarn is completely wrapped.
• String the 12 inches of yarn through the opening of the cardboard and around the bunch of yarn

• Once the string of yarn is through the opening in the cardboard, wrap string around and secure a tight knot around the yarn

• Slowly slide it off the cardboard, once the yarn is securely tied.

• Place tie side down on the table and bring loose yarn around to the other side and make another knot.

• Locate the loop in the yarn that was tied the cardboard and use the scissors to cut the loop into two halves.
• Repeat on other side of the knot

( Yarn ball will look uneven)

• Fluff out the yarn and trim pieces to make pieces look even and pom ball more round.

(Trim as desired depending on how you want your Pom Pom to look)

• Trim excess yarn that was used to tie knot

(Cut to own liking for your finished product)