Pompons: How-to

Yarn at the ready? Here’s the step-by-step guide to the ‘old-school’ method for making lovely pompons:

Cut 2 ‘rings’ out of cardboard with a small opening in them (how big depends on what size pompon you want to make; it should look like a ‘C’ but with a slightly smaller opening). Place the 2 ‘rings’ on top of each other and wrap the wool around the rings until the inner hole is completely filled with yarn. Once that’s done, cut the yarn with a scissors between the 2 cardboard ‘rings’. Then pass a strand of yarn between the 2 ‘rings’ and tie it tight around all the loose strands of yarn. Once you’ve tied the knot securely, remove the ‘rings’ and your pompon’s done!

But the best and quickest way to make pompons is with a pompon maker. Clover, for example, has Pompon makers in sizes XS, S, L and XL. They’re super easy to use and come with clear instructions. If you need a visual guide, YouTube has plenty of handy video tutorials for how to use these pompon makers.

Are you wondering whether your yarn stash is suitable for making nice pompons? Monique, our pompon queen, confirms that you can use any kind of yarn to make a pompon. Experiment with different yarns and try out different color combinations. Wool yarn is particularly great for pompons because it produces wonderfully fluffy results.