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
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!
