#Large yarn pom poms how to
#Large yarn pom poms full

Make sure they are aligned and stacked directly on top of each other. Open up a pair of arches and hold them tightly together. Your pom pom maker will have 4 ‘arches/arms’. *Scroll down for the step-by-step video tutorial!

The exact amount of yarn you need depends on the thickness/weight of your yarn. *In this tutorial, I’m using a 8.5cm/3 ⅜” Clover Pom Pom maker and used 35g of WeCrochet Mighty Stitch Bulky Yarn. Once you watch the step-by-step video tutorial, you’ll be adding pom poms to everything! 🙂 Materials Pom pom makers create a shape that is very close to a perfect sphere while with the cardboard method you often end up with a rounded rectangle that you need to trim for ages to achieve the right shape!Īlso, I find this style of pom pom maker easiest to use since the arches are perfectly shaped to create a round pom pom and they slide smoothly in and out without any snagging or pulling. In general, I find that with pom pom makers you use less yarn (always a win!) than the cardboard method and the makers are reusable so there’s no need to draw and cut out circles for each and every pom pom you make. There are many different ways to create pom poms using cardboard, a fork, in between two chairs and there are also many different styles of pom pom makers! However, my personal favourite method is to use a pom pom maker and specifically these Clover Pom Pom Makers are my favourite! Looking for more pom pom crochet patterns?ġ. The more yarn you have, the fuller and fluffier your pom pom! It should be a really tight squeeze to push the arches back into place.

#Large yarn pom poms full

You also want to make sure that your pom pom is FULL of yarn. (I also use this double strand method for these beginner-friendly boho crochet coasters!) If you only have one skein of yarn, pull a strand of yarn from the outside of the skein and pull another strand of yarn from the centre of the skein.

The key to making make pom poms quickly is to hold two strands of yarn at the same time. I love how they add a fun and whimsical touch to any crochet item! I pretty much only ever wear beanies with pom poms so I’ve had a lot of practice making them and have a few tips and tricks to make pom poms as quickly as possible! Pom Poms are one of my favourite additions to crochet accessories. This post may contain affiliate links, view our disclosure policy for details. These DIY fluffy pom poms are a great addition to crochet beanies, hats, blankets and more!

#Large yarn pom poms how to

Learn how to make a perfect pom pom! Follow this easy step-by-step video tutorial to learn how to make a yarn pom pom with a pom pom maker.