Learn three easy ways to make yarn pom-poms: using cardboard circles, your hand, or a fork. This guide covers the process from winding and tying to trimming for a perfect, fluffy finish.
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Things you will learn
Use cardboard circles for larger, fuller pom-poms.
The hand method is quick and requires no extra tools.
A fork is the best tool for creating multiple small, uniform pom-poms.
Always tie the center bundle tightly before cutting to prevent the pom-pom from falling apart.
Trimming the edges after fluffing is the secret to a professional, round shape.
The Perfect Pom-Pom
With these techniques, you can create pom-poms of any size to add a professional, decorative touch to your handmade knitwear and home decor projects.
DIY Pom-Pom Techniques
How to Make Yarn Pom-Poms: Three Simple Methods
Yarn pom-poms are a versatile craft used to decorate hats, scarves, and ties, or even to create rugs and blankets. They are simple to make and highly customizable.
### Pom-Poms Using Cardboard Circles Cut two cardboard "donuts" (circles with a hole in the center). Place them together and wind your yarn around them. Once covered, carefully cut the yarn along the outer edge between the two cardboard pieces. Gently pull the cardboard circles slightly apart, insert a piece of string between them, and tie the yarn bundle tightly. Remove the cardboard, fluff the pom-pom, and trim the ends to achieve a perfect, even shape. *Note: A larger cardboard circle creates a larger pom-pom, and more yarn wraps result in a fluffier finish.*
### Pom-Poms Using Your Hand This method is even faster. Wrap yarn around four fingers held together. Slide the bundle off your hand and tie it tightly in the center with a short piece of matching yarn. Cut the loops on both sides, fluff the pom-pom, and trim to shape.
### Pom-Poms Using a Fork This method is ideal for making many small pom-poms. It follows the same process as the hand method, but you wrap the yarn around the tines of a fork. Once you have enough yarn, thread a piece of string between the middle tines, tie it tightly, and then remove the bundle from the fork to cut and trim.
To add to the above: regardless of the yarn type, thoroughly brush your finished pom-pom with a comb. It will make it look much softer and more pleasant.
I'll add a tip for children's items: if your hat or scarf uses multiple yarn colors, you can make a multicolored pom-pom! Any winding method works; just alternate the colors of yarn as you wrap. It makes for a very cheerful pom-pom.
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To add to the above: regardless of the yarn type, thoroughly brush your finished pom-pom with a comb. It will make it look much softer and more pleasant.