#HAT WITH POMPOM HOW TO#
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You’ll want to sew the tail through the loop that holds the pom-pom together to really secure it. Then begin sewing one tail securely to the hat: Go back up to the right side, sew through the pom-pom, then come back through the wrong side. Pull on the tails so that the pom pom is secure on the right side. Both yarn tails should be on the wrong side of the work. Now insert the needle through the project from the right side to the wrong side. Push one end of a long yarn tail through the eye of a tapestry needle.

#HAT WITH POMPOM HOW TO#

Here’s how to attach a pom-pom to a hat or anything else that could use a little pizzazz. Then, stop and admire your finished puff! How to Attach Your Pom-Pom When you’ve completed half the pom-pom, move on to the opposite side and repeat the same steps.Īfter cutting all the loops, fluff the pom-pom and trim around it to even out the edges. You’ll need them later to attach the pom-pom to your project.

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Pro Tip: When you’re cutting, make sure those long yarn tails are out of the way so you don’t cut them by accident. Cut as evenly as possible, so all the strands end up the same length. Whether your pom-pom is on or off the cardboard, use your scissors to cut the loops on one side. If you’re more comfortable with that, go for it! Doing so can be easier for some, and can create a cleaner, more even cut. Pro Tip: Some people prefer to cut the yarn pom-pom before slipping it off the cardboard. Stay tuned: It’s on the verge of turning into a pom-pom. When you feel the wraps are secure, slide that whole clump off the cardboard. If the wraps (aka your future pom-pom) aren’t secure, the strands of yarn will fall out after you cut the pom-pom. Pro Tip: If you’re worried about your yarn being too loose, cut another length of yarn and tie it around the wraps for extra security.

Tie it tightly around the wraps you just made, then knot. When you feel like you’ve wrapped enough of your yarn, pull up on the length of yarn that you inserted into the cardboard in Step 3. For this tutorial, we wrapped the yarn around the cardboard about 100 (!) times. Do as much of this as you want, but remember that the more you wrap, the fuller the pom-pom. Keep wrapping the yarn around the cardboard. If you pull too tightly, the yarn may stretch, making the yarn pom-pom smaller after you cut it. Try to wrap the yarn evenly around the cardboard as you go, keeping the same amount of tension and not pulling too tightly. Hold that end of yarn in place with your thumb as you begin wrapping the yarn around the cardboard, width-wise. Lay the end of your working yarn on the edge of the cardboard, stretching it across the width of the cardboard. Leave the piece of yarn where it is for now while you move on to the next step. Cut the YarnĬut a 10″ length of your yarn and insert it into the opening in the cardboard, making sure to space it evenly on each side. The cut should be about three-quarters of the way down the length. Use your scissors to make an opening down the center of the cardboard. Just keep in mind that the width of your pom-pom will be the same as the width of the fork. Pro Tip: If you’re making mini pom-poms, use a fork instead of cardboard. For instance, if you’d like your puff to be 2″ wide, cut the cardboard so it’s 6″ x 2″. How to Make a Yarn Pom-Pom What You Needĭecide how big you’d like your pom-pom to be, then cut a rectangular piece of cardboard that’s about 6″ tall and the width you want. The below tutorial walks you through exactly how, with extra details on how to attach it to something you stitched yourself or bought at the store. If you don’t own one of those handy pom-pom-making gadgets, don’t fret: You can make one just as easily with supplies you already have at home. Sometimes you need a yarn pom-pom pronto when you’re knitting a hat, scarf, tea cozy or anything else that needs a little cheer.

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