How to Create 5 Different Patterns in Pom Poms

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How to Create 5 Different Patterns in Pom Poms

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Create bold and bright patterns with every pom thanks to our simple guide! Discover expert tips to achieve your best pom pom making yet.

Pom poms are lots of fun to make and far easier than you might think, making them the perfect craft project for all ages. They'll help decorate any room or embellish your accessories beautifully, plus they're a great way to use up your yarn stash.

The pom pom possibilities are endless, but get started with five bright ideas for unique patterns you can create.

Project and instructions by @love.indy_.

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4 Colour Pom Pom Step 1

Wrap the yarn around one half of the pom pom maker arch until compact.

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Step 2

Taking the next colour wrap around the opposite side of the arch until compact.

Step 3

Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on the other arch.

Step 4

Insert your scissors into the gap between the arches, cut all the way through and repeat on the other side making sure to hold securely.

Step 5

Taking a long tail of yarn insert into the space between the two arches. Wrap around and tie a knot to secure, wrap and tie again and finally secure with another knot.

Step 6

Remove from the pom pom maker gently.

Step 7

This is the best part. Trim the pom pom to your desired fullness. Be careful though its addictive.

Confetti Pom Pom Pattern Step 1

Taking your chosen colours, 3 or more colours always works best with this pattern, wrap around one arch until full.

Step 2

Repeat Step 1 on the opposite arch.

Step 3

Insert your scissors into the gap between the arches and cut all the way through, repeat on the other side making sure to hold securely.

Step 4

Taking a long tail of yarn insert into the space between the two arches. Wrap around and tie a knot to secure, wrap and tie again and finally secure with another knot.

Step 5

Remove from the pom pom maker gently.

Step 6

This is the best part. Trim the pom pom to your desired fullness. Be careful though its addictive.

Rainbow Pom Pom Pattern Step 1

Take the Red yarn and wrap around one quarter of the pom pom arch.

Step 2

On the same arch repeat Step 1 with the colours Yellow, Orange an Pink until full and compact. Don’t worry if the colours overlap slightly.

Step 3

On the opposite arch take the Blue yarn and wrap around a third of the way so the Blue aligns with the pink on the other arch when put together.

Step 4

Repeat Step 3 with the colour Purple so it aligns with Yellow and Orange and colour Green so it aligns with Red.

Step 5

Insert your scissors into the gap between the arches and cut all the way through, repeat on the other side making sure to hold securely.

Step 6

Taking a long tail of yarn insert into the space between the two arches. Wrap around and tie a knot to secure, wrap and tie again and finally secure with another knot.

Step 7

Remove from the pom pom maker gently.

Step 8

This is the best part. Trim the pom pom to your desired fullness. Be careful though its addictive.

Swirly Pom Pom Pattern Step 1

Taking your chosen colour (A) start wrapping around half of the pom pom arch ensuring it is more compact to one side with a dip in the centre. This will create the desired swirl effect.

Step 2

Taking your next colour (B) wrap around the remaining space on the arch, overlapping the previous colour where it dips, do not compact to finish.

Step 3

Wrap Colour A over Colour B to compact towards the opposite corner of the previous Colour A.

Step 4

Repeat Step 1 to 2 on the other arch alternating the colours. E.g. Colour B first, followed by Colour A.

Step 5

Insert your scissors into the gap between the arches and cut all the way through, repeat on the other side making sure to hold securely.

Step 6

Taking a long tail of yarn insert into the space between the two arches. Wrap around and tie a knot to secure, wrap and tie again and finally secure with another knot.

Step 7

Remove from the pom pom maker gently.

Step 8

This is the best part. Trim the pom pom to your desired fullness. Be careful though its addictive.

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Multi Pattern Pom Pom Step 1

With your first colour wrap over half of one of the pom pom arches ensuring it is more compact to one side with a dip in the middle.

Step 2

Take your next colour and wrap over the remaining space on the arch, overlapping the previous colour. Do not compact.

Step 3

To finish the arch and to create the sprinkle/confetti pattern with your chosen 2 colours wrap over in the centre to compact.

Step 4

On the opposite arch using your 4th chosen colour wrap around the arch. Do not compact.

Step 5

Towards the left side of the arch take your final colour and wrap around half way and compact.

Step 6

Insert your scissors into the gap between the arches and cut all the way through, repeat on the other side making sure to hold securely.

Step 7

Taking a long tail of yarn insert into the space between the two arches. Wrap around and tie a knot to secure, wrap and tie again and finally secure with another knot.

Step 8

Remove from the pom pom maker gently.

Step 9

This is the best part. Trim the pom pom to your desired fullness. Be careful though its addictive.

Rated 5 out of 5 by Arty9 from Great idea What a great idea to use up any odds and ends of wool left from knitting projects. Great rainy day project during school holidays.

Date published: 2023-02-07

Rated 5 out of 5 by Dlns from Good fun. Really easy to do. Good fun. Easy to make and good to use up left over yarns.

Date published: 2024-06-05

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