![]() Enjoyed this tutorial? Leave a comment below! Have you used the mattress stitch to sew crochet seams ? I’d love to see! Post any pictures to the Crystalized Designs Facebook Page or join the Crystalized Designs Facebook Group and post on the wall! Posting pictures may win you free patterns. It'll be larger because the yarn will fill in part of the space. That will give you the size of your pom pom.Įxample: if the radius of the larger grey circle is 2" and the smaller white circle is 1/2", when my pom pom is made, the pom pom size will be slightly larger than 1 1/2". The center circle diameter that is cut out, needs to be subracted from the outer circle diameter. Using a drawing compass is extremely helpful because you have a center point to keep the circles perfectly within each other. If your not worried about creating a specific size, feel free to skip this part! If you're looking to make an exact size, there's a bit of math involved. There are several templates and tools that can be used in addition to this method. This is just one way to make a pom pom without a pom pom maker. This will allow you to trim down your pom pom to the size you want. If you're using a household item and can't find one with the exact measurements that you're looking for, go with a larger object. Using household items limits the size options depending on what you find around that can be used. Trim up any bits that are sticking out too far.By using a compass, you have the ability to create precise sizes. Once you have gone all the way around, slide two 12″ pieces of yarn in between the disks and tie them tightly with a double knot. You will want yours to line up straight).Ĭarefully slide you scissors in the grove between the disks and cut the yarn. (Note mine is pictured off centered just so you can see how they fit together better. One side will slip into the folded opposite side as seen below. You need to slide one set of feet into the other to make a complete circle. Once you have both sides ready, flip them over and look at the feet. When you have completely wrapped the first set, cut the yarn and do the same for the second. For this size I like to wrap the yarn around about 70 times. ![]() It is awkward at first, but gets easier after a few times around. Hold one pair together and start wrapping the yarn around. What you need to do is take them apart so you have 4 pieces and then set them up so that you have two facing sets… bumps to smooth side with the feet sticking out as pictured below. Obviously, I’m using the pinkish colored disks. These directions go with the Susan Bates Easy Wrap Pom-pom Maker set. (Note my pom-pom below is a little anemic… I should have wrapped it a bit more but I was more worried about taking photos than counting my wraps. ![]() You can use the center pull yarn strands to attach your pom-pom to your knitwear. Trim up any yarn strands that are sticking out further than the rest. Tighten and double knot the center pull yarns Then tie the center yarn pieces into a loose knot.Ĭarefully slide the tip of your scissors in between the two disks and snip the wrapped yarn. Once it is completely wrapped, trim the wrapping yarn even with the outside edge of the disks. ![]() Wrap the whole thing tightly… I like to wrap about 3 layers… at this size, with worsted weight yarn approximately 140 times. A little triangle of cardboard at each end will not be covered. Holding everything together start wrapping the disks with your yarn at one end. (If you use corrugated cardboard, you can get away with using only one disk).Ĭut out two yarn pieces about 12″ long and center them between the two disks. I used a cereal box but if you want to make several pom-poms you might want to use a more durable cardboard. Draw a 3/4″ circle in the middle and create a cut-away notch. The homemade, cardboard version works ok if you just need to make one or two, if you want to make a lot of pom-poms I would suggest buying a tool.įirst print out the Pom-pom pattern (I used the medium template) or draw a circle about 1/2″ to 3/4″ larger than your desired Pom-pom. I’ve included a pattern and directions for using a cardboard homemade pom-pom maker or using the Susan Bates Easy Pom-pom tool. There are a couple different ways you can make pom-poms. If you are following along with our Newbie Knitting series you will need to make two pom-poms to complete your Block-Work Hat. Newbie Knitting Lesson Four : Making Pom-Poms ![]()
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