Photo Tutorial: How to Make Faux Fur Pom-Poms!

You'll be surprised just how easy it is to make your own pom-poms and you will save a bunch of money too, especially if you take advantage of Hobby Lobby or Joann Fabrics 40% off coupons!

Skill Level: Easy

Finished Size: Approx. 4"

Supplies:

Faux Fur Fabric (9" x 9" piece, unless you would like a larger pom-pom)

Scissors or X-acto knife

Tapestry Needle

Tape Measure

CD or similar round object (optional)

Poly-fil (optional)

Yarn (approx. 1 yard per pom-pom)

Step 1: 

Select your desired faux fur!

Step 2: 

With the fur side down, lay your fur on a flat surface. This is best done outside depending on the fur your chose, it can get pretty messy.

Using the CD as a guide, mark 8 inches horizontally and vertically. 

 Step 3: 

Using the lines you marked, join them and draw a circle. It does not need to be a perfect circle. As you can see, mine isn't!

 

Step 4:

Cut the circle out. I found the X-acto knife works best for this, you will lose less fur. Set aside your fur scraps. 

Step 5:

With your tapestry needle and yarn use the basting stitch to work around the entire circle.

Step 6:

Now, place the fur scraps (or poly-fil) in the center of the circle. 

Step 7: 

Gently pull both ends of the yarn to close your pom-pom. 

Step 8:

Use the tapestry needle sew the rest of the opening shut & knot the two ends together.

Ta-da! All done and ready to be attached to your favorite crochet or knit beanie!