How to quickly make a pom-pom from yarn - step-by-step instructions

Sooner or later, any craftswoman faces the need to make a pom-pom from threads. Someone needs to decorate a hat, a scarf, a rug made from bombs... They decorate handbags, mittens and gloves, and children's things. Handicraft stores sell a special device for making buboes. But not everyone has the opportunity to spend time on a trip, or the donut needs to be done urgently. Let's figure out how to make the right pompom from yarn.

How to make a pompom from yarn. 4 ways.

There are several ways to make a yarn bombon with your own hands at home. Using a template, using your hands, on a fork and on a stool. All options are simple. With a little practice, you can quickly make a neat pompom. Depending on what type of pompom you need, choose the appropriate manufacturing method without special tools. It is most convenient to make a pom-pom from not very thin knitting yarn. It will be difficult to make a large pompom from mohair or fine wool, only a small one. Threads of medium thickness are what you need. I hope the master classes and videos with step-by-step instructions below will be clear to you.

Yarn pompoms. What are they needed for

As an independent product, they are very cute and cute. But the need is not limited to this - after all, with their help they make a huge number of wonderful things! They decorate hats, scarves, mittens, booties, blouses, etc. with pompoms. Craftswomen have not limited themselves to clothes and create interior items to liven up rooms - they sew them onto pillowcases, bedspreads, blankets, make warm and cozy rugs for children's rooms, decorate ottomans, decorate postcards. And how many interesting soft toys are created from fluffy pom-poms! So, once you start making pom-poms from yarn, it will be difficult to stop! This is a very fun, interesting and useful activity!

Try to keep your child busy and create some interesting thread crafts together. This brings us closer together and joint creativity will be beneficial!

Where to get fur for a pompom

• Option one. Buy skins from a fur studio or a hat sewing workshop. But this will cost you a lot and they won’t sell you a piece of skin (for one pompom).
• Option two. Rip open your mother's old hat, collar or other unnecessary fur.
• Option three. As a way out, many people use fur trims that are attached to the hoods of jackets and coats. Many people quickly get bored with them and it’s not at all a pity to use them for such a good cause as sewing a pom-pom.

The art of making pompoms

Few people realize how easy it really is to make a pompom from threads with your own hands.

Nowadays there are many easy options for creating fluffy balls. You can make a pompom of any color and size, you just need to choose the right manufacturing method.

Below you can see step-by-step instructions for creating pompoms with your own hands and choose the one that suits you best.

How to work with fur

Any fur (mink, rabbit, fox, raccoon, etc.) is suitable for making a fur pompom. Of course, the fluffier the fur, the more beautiful the pompom will be. Long fur makes stylish pom-poms, but it is more difficult to work with such fur. The main thing you must make sure of before starting work is that there is no lint coming out of your piece. This piece should not be used.

You can pre-wash your workpiece by preparing the following solution: in a liter of warm water, dissolve 1 teaspoon of ammonia, 2–3 teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon of hair shampoo, 2 teaspoons of soda. Soak the fur in the solution and gently brush it with a small brush. Rinse with plenty of water and let dry naturally.

Another feature of working with fur is that it is inconvenient to cut with scissors. To avoid damaging the fibers and to cut the workpiece into the desired shape more evenly, use a stationery knife or, if you don’t have one, a regular blade.

Tools and materials

To create beautiful, smooth and attractive balls, check out some secrets for making them. The correct course of your actions helps in your work and eliminates unnecessary stress in case of failures.

So, how to make a pompom for a hat from yarn? First, you should acquire all the necessary materials and tools.

The most important thing, of course, is the selection of yarn. It is better if it is dense, porous and voluminous - this will give the pompom airiness and volume.

The shade should be chosen based on the color of the product itself and match it.

The pattern for work directly depends on the creation method - it can be a ring, square, horseshoe, cut out of thick cardboard.

Naturally, the sharpness of scissors is very important - with dull scissors you will not cut thick layers of thread.

The threads used to secure the pompom must be different, much stronger than the main yarn. How you secure the pompom depends on them. A weakly tightened middle will not allow it to be even, the threads will fall out and the product will very quickly lose its shape.

You will also need thick cardboard for patterns.

Darning needle or crochet hook - for pulling the wound thread.

Wool

The most suitable yarn for pompoms. It makes crafts especially lush and soft. The thickness of the thread is selected depending on the diameter of the ball. For large ones - thicker, for small ones - thinner.

The threads may not be new, such as an unraveled scarf or sweater. In this case, they should be wetted and dried to level them.

IMPORTANT! From “curly” yarn, pompoms will turn out unattractive and unkempt.

Pattern

It is necessary to take care of the patterns. Craft stores sell ready-made ones, but it’s not difficult to cut them out yourself from thick paper. The width of the ring is half the diameter of the craft. The greater the width, the larger the ball. The smaller it is, the more miniature it is.

Stationery

For this work you will definitely need pointed, well-sharpened scissors. Depending on the chosen method of completing the craft, you may need a stapler or office clips , a compass, a ruler, and a pencil.

Fur products with long pile

Long pile makes work much easier on the one hand, but also brings its own difficulties on the other.

For example, the advantages are that it is not necessary to cut the pattern in the shape of a perfect circle - everything will be hidden under the fur.

Be sure to cut with a scalpel or a special knife, since the blades of scissors can easily ruin the fibers. Cut on wood or plastic, avoiding damage to furniture.

It is better to tie a piece of filler with a ribbon the color of the pompom - it will not allow it to get into the tightened thread.

After everything is tightened and tied with several knots, the tape can be removed. But sometimes it is left in order to attach the pompom to the required place.

Long fibers can get under the thread and get confused, and maybe even tear it. Check this very carefully - fur that is unattractively bent inward and protruding threads, even if they match in color, look terribly sloppy!

Making Tips

It is recommended to adhere to the following tips to make a high quality product:

• The porous and dense texture of the yarn gives pompoms pomp and volume;
• if you plan to create a product with a multi-colored design, you must use a pre-printed diagram;
• It is advisable to have special rulers or patterns for ease of creating a template. Shapes such as circle, horseshoe, square or rectangle are used as templates;
• scissors must be sharp;
• the colors of the decorated item and the pompom should not conflict with each other;
• Each of the pompoms included in the product must be tightly tied with threads in the center. This is necessary to maintain the neat appearance of the product for a long time.

Yarn selection

For making pompoms, stiff yarn with the addition of natural wool is more suitable.

It is best if the yarn is porous in texture. The finished products are voluminous, fluffy, and hold their shape well. However, they can be made from any yarn, for example, with the addition of synthetics or acrylic. 100% cotton yarn will not work as the pompoms will not be fluffy.

You can combine pompoms from any yarn into the finished product - this will give the item a unique look. Thick yarn gives the pom-pom texture. The more wool there is in the thread, the softer the product will be. To tighten the yarn more tightly, you can use strong threads, such as silk, when making a pompom. They will be invisible on the finished product.

Products made from pompoms require delicate hand washing at 30 degrees. Dry on a vertical surface. Then carefully comb it and trim it with sharp scissors.

How to get a product dense and round

How to make a yarn pompom neat, dense and round, and in such a way that it does not take much time, is described below. The greatest difficulty is to ensure that it remains dense and round and does not lose its shape over time due to the gradual loss of threads. To make the pompom tight and round, you need to tie a constrictor - a special strong knot.

To obtain the desired result, it is necessary to make a constrictor. This is a special type of knot, which is characterized by high tightening force. This knot is used to secure the thread workpiece.

The strength of the pompom can be ensured by tying it with wet thread and tying it several times. The more threads in the workpiece, the denser the pompom will be. In order for the pompoms to retain their shape for a long time, the yarn must be aligned. If using threads from unraveled products, they must be placed wet under the press.

If the yarn is thin

Pom-poms made from fine yarn are usually used to decorate items knitted from the same material. Although it will not turn out to be large in diameter, small products will look neat. It is best to make such a pompom on a fork. You will get small fluffy pompoms. They are not highly durable, but will look beautiful as decoration for things that are not subject to heavy loads.

How to get loose

To get a loose pompom as quickly as possible and without special preparations, you need to do the following steps:

• Threads are wound on the fingers To make the pompom loose, the threads need to be wound on the fingers
• The size is determined by the number of fingers on which the yarn is wound.
• The disadvantages of this option include the fact that the finished pompom does not retain its shape well.

More options for making pompoms

Fabric pompoms are used to decorate summer panama hats or hats.

Sometimes used for decorating knitted items:

• Cut a strip of fabric with parameters 1.5×0.2 m. Fold the fabric lengthwise and iron it. Sew the free edges with a thread and a needle using a regular stitch. In this case, you need to leave a long piece of thread at the beginning and at the end of the work. Pull the threads together and tie them together.
• You can make a pompom from fabric using another method. Perform the same actions as in the first case. Just pull the threads a little so that a light wave is formed along the entire fabric. And then roll the fabric and sew the base.
• To form medium-sized products, you can use tubes of toilet paper or paper towels as a basis. Connect the two parts of the tubes together and wrap them with material. Tie the middle with a thread at the junction with a thread and cut the formed loops.
• A hoop can serve as the basis for forming the winding. You will get large pompoms with a loose texture. Wrap several fingers with yarn, tie the winding in the middle with thread, cut the edges on the sides. Align the cuts with scissors and fluff the base.

To make a regular pompom from yarn or thread, it is enough to use a ruler, a comb handle and any other element on which the material can be wound as a base.

Tulle pompom

You need a hoop, a thick thread, and a piece of tulle.

The principle of making a pompom:

1. Wrap the material around the hoop body using a piece of tulle.
2. Secure in the middle of the winding with thread and cut the loops.
3. There is no need to straighten the cuts - uneven edges will add texture.
4. Straighten each strip.

The second option for making a volumetric product from tulle:

1. Using a ruler, mark a piece of tulle so that you get strips of equal width. Cut the material according to the marks.
2. Lay a thread 1 m thick on the surface, and evenly place all the resulting elements in a pile on top.
3. Cut all parts in half. Place the cuts back into one pile.
4. Tie the strips with thread. For reliable fixation, you need to make several double knots.
5. Using your hands, straighten the strips to form a shape.

The more divisions in the lengths of the strips are made, the fluffier and smaller in size the product will be.

Satin ribbon pompom

For production you need:

• Minimum 5 m of satin ribbon. You can use different colors.
• Sewing thread. Additionally, you can take a needle
• Bottle (plastic or glass).

To make a pompom from satin ribbons, you can choose any color.
Manufacturing algorithm:

1. Place a piece of sewing thread from the bottom to the neck of the bottle.
2. Wrap the body of the bottle with satin ribbon.
3. Tighten the winding with sewing tape and tie the fastening with strong knots. You can stitch all layers of ribbons with a needle at the binding site. Then cut off the fixing thread.
4. Remove the winding from the bottle. Do this carefully so as not to change the shape of the windings.
5. Straighten the loops in a circle and among themselves. There is no need to cut the ribbons.

Beautiful pompoms can be made from yarn, thread, fabric or fur at home. You can use any available materials to form the base. Using simple cutting techniques and methods, pompoms can be round, oval, dense, voluminous or fluffy.

By combining several colors, a colorful element is made to decorate adult and children's hats. It is necessary to prepare a pattern for shaping the product: cardboard circles, a fork, the back of a chair, fingers.

Article design: Natalie Podolskaya

Yarn pompoms

They are often used to decorate knitted items (hats, scarves, mittens). They can be used for crafts with children. They are used to make cozy rugs, blankets, and chair covers.

There are four manufacturing methods:

1. On a round base;
2. Using a fork;
3. On the hand;
4. Fast way.

Making buboes using a template in the form of two donuts

Step by step instructions:

1. Two rigid pieces are wrapped together with yarn. The more layers of strands there are on the templates, the more magnificent the bubo will be.
2. The thread must be cut along the outer edge.
3. Stretch a piece of thread between the layers of the workpiece and tightly tie the resulting pieces of yarn.
4. Carefully remove the template.
5. Fluff the “ball” and trim it with scissors.

How to make a pompom on a fork

This could be an ordinary table fork, or a cardboard blank in the shape of a horseshoe.

1. Wrap the yarn around the tines of a fork.

2. Pull across the middle and tie tightly.
3. Remove from fork.
4. Cut the resulting loops.

5. Fluff the product.
6. Trim with scissors.

How to make a small bubo

Fluffy pompoms of the smallest size will be obtained if the thread is wound not on four, but on two tines of a fork.

On a cardboard rectangle

This method is easy to implement. With the help of such cardboard rectangles it is easy to make smooth, fluffy buboes of different sizes.

How to make a large, lush bubo

A large bubo can be made using improvised means. For example: two plastic bottles or cardboard tubes.

How to make a pompom on your hand

By winding a strip of yarn around your hand, you can quickly create this fluffy miracle without any additional equipment.

1. Wrap the thread around four or two fingers on the palm.
2. Tie the winding in the middle.
3. Remove the workpiece from your hand.
4. Cut the loops.
5. Fluff and trim.

A quick way to make pompoms

Sometimes you need to make a large number of buboes. For example, in order to make a rug or a chair cover from them.

To quickly make a pompom, it is best to use this method:

1. Turn the stool or coffee table upside down.
2. Having tied the thread to one of them, wind it between two supports, trying to position it horizontally and pull it evenly.
3. Using a measuring tape, divide the entire strip into parts.
4. Tie the wound threads crosswise, tying them tightly in the designated places.
5. Remove the yarn from the support and cut between the constrictions.
6. Fluff the “balls”.
7. Trim with scissors.

Using a cardboard square

The principle of making pompoms by using a cardboard rectangle as a basis:

• Cut 2 identical strips of cardboard. The width of the workpiece will determine the diameter of the future “ball”.
• Fold the patterns in half lengthwise. Cut the cardboard down the middle.
• Cut a thread 1 m long from the main skein, thread the workpiece through a needle and pull it through the slit in the cardboard.
• Place the ends of the cut so that they are adjacent to the uncut part of the cardboard figure.
• Next, the main yarn is wound onto the pattern, covering the cut. The amount of material determines the density of the future pompom.
• The thread should not be pulled together while working. The product may end up with uneven edges or a deformed shape.
• When the base is formed, you will need to fix the element.
• Pull the thread and needle closer to the thread winding and tie it. You need to make several windings to securely fix the yarn.
• Cut the edges of the threads along the cardboard edges of the workpiece. Pull out the pattern and fluff the material. Use scissors to cut off excess threads.

When using diverse cardboard bases, it is possible to obtain products of any size with any degree of compaction.

Pompom from a bunch of threads

The last method is quite easy. Take a bunch of threads. Next, you need to tie it with a thread in the middle. After this, the bundle is folded into two identical parts.

Taking a couple of centimeters, you need to form several turns around the folded bundle of threads.

We tie the ends well and hide them inside. Next, you need to trim the ends of the threads in the bundle so that the pompom is neat and beautiful.

The secret to pompom strength

Essentially, a pom pom is many short pieces of yarn tied in the middle into a bun. When wearing products, it’s a shame to watch how the round pieces begin to crumble and fall apart.

• The strength and durability of a pom-pom depends on the quality of pulling the threads, which is best done with a constrictor knot.
• The knot technique ensures reliable tightening. It is impossible to untie it.
• The pompom, whose threads are tied with a constrictor knot, is durable in use.

Pompom using a chair

If you need to make a lot of pompoms quickly, then this option is for you. All you need is scissors, thread and a chair. How to make a pompom from yarn?

The essence of this method is that you first need to form a sausage from threads. Next, cut it in half.

This is done by going through the following steps:

• We take a chair. Gradually wrap it with threads.
• Carefully remove them and tie them with pieces of thread. Be sure to ensure that they are at the same distance.
• After this, we cut the threads in the empty spaces. This way you will have many identical pompoms.
• You can also wrap the threads around the chair and only then cut them. It's much more convenient.

Preparing the skin for the pompom

So, you have decided to take on making a pompom yourself. When using old skins that have faded and lost color, you can simply dye them with regular hair dye.

Before doing this, clean the pile of dirt, otherwise the paint will not be absorbed evenly and you will get a poorly painted product with streaks and stains.

Let's wash the fur. To do this, prepare the following composition:

• water - 1 l;
• washing powder - 6 g;
• ammonia - 7 ml;
• salt and soda - 10 g each.

Dissolve all ingredients in water and carefully apply to the fur with a soft brush, leave for five minutes and rinse with plenty of water.

Now you can start painting. Be sure to apply the mixture to a small piece of fur to see what shade you get as a result.

Take a paint darker than the color of the fur itself, otherwise the result may be unpredictable. Let's say mink fur, when lightened, gives an unpleasant yellow tint.

The core must first be treated with glycerin or a rich cream - this will prevent it from drying out and being damaged by the paint.

Take your time, apply the coloring composition evenly to the entire surface of the pile. Follow the instructions included with the dye - the composition of animal hair is similar to human hair, so all processes proceed in the same way.

After curing the dye, rinse the fur in water, carefully washing away all particles of dye, and in order to consolidate the result, place it for a while in a weak vinegar solution. It is acceptable to apply balm or use conditioner.

After all water procedures, dry the fur piece by laying it on a soft towel. Never use hair dryers or fans - the fur will become brittle!

We make pompoms from threads with our own hands step by step based on a cardboard circle template

To make a pompom you will need the following materials:

• Threads;
• Needle (it is advisable to take a large one with a large eye; a needle for threading an elastic band is perfect);
• Cardboard (for templates).

First of all, it is necessary to prepare templates for the future product. It is necessary to prepare two identical circles from cardboard, and then cut out the core in the center so that the width of the rim, and in the future the radius of the pompom, is approximately 0.5-0.7 cm.

We thread the needle, maybe in two layers. We apply two blanks to each other and begin to wrap the paper blanks with threads. The thread should not be too tight, but should not hang. We wrap in one layer, then the next, until the thread runs out. We make enough layers so that it is enough for a fluffy pompom. You can make layers of different colors, therefore the pompom will be colored. When changing the thread, the one that has run out should not be cut to zero from the workpiece; in the future, all the excess length of the threads will be cut off.

We continue to wind the threads until the required density of the threads located on the workpiece is felt. We fill the workpiece with threads until the empty center of the circle is completely covered, then the pompom will definitely be tight and dense, and therefore fluffy.

The next step is to cut the threads along the edge of the circle between the cardboard blanks. We cut evenly so that the length of the threads is the same. Most likely, you won’t be able to cut all the threads at once; we do it gradually, and then you’ll end up with a pom-pom like this.

Now let's start fixing the pompom. You need to move the cardboard a little and tie the center between the paper blanks with thread. The main thing is not to move from the middle. After this, the templates can be removed. Cut them and carefully pull them out. The pompom is almost ready, but its circumference is not even. Use scissors to trim the length of the threads. It’s better to grab a little bit at a time so you don’t suddenly cut off too much. We get such a wonderful pompom.

How to make a pompom from threads

Step 1

Cut out two rings from cardboard. The outer radius is 3 cm, the inner radius is 1.5 cm. Buy a compass (a goat’s leg is more convenient), teach your child how to use this useful tool, and at the same time explain how the radius of a circle differs from the diameter.

Step 2

We cut the wool into 4-8 threads, about 2 meters long

Step 3

We connect two cardboard rings together. We hold the beginning of the thread tightly with one hand, and with the other we begin to tightly wrap the ring in a circle.

You can first secure the threads to the ring using a loop. Fold the threads in half and insert the rings into the holes. Pass the loose ends through the resulting loop and tighten.

STEP 4

We wind the thread around the ring. It is convenient to use a crochet hook to pull the thread through the hole. We wind the threads until the hole closes. The more winding, the more magnificent the pompom.

Step 5

Using scissors, cut the threads along the outer edge of the rings.

Step 6

Spread the ring a little and tie the pompom with thread. It is convenient to wrap the tying thread around the pompom several times and then tie it.

Step 7

Remove the rings and shake the pompom so that the threads fluff up. If necessary, trim it with scissors.

The pompom is ready.

How to make a multi-colored pompom

To make a multi-colored pompom, you need to collect several threads of matching colors in a skein. Then we do the same as a regular pompom.

Pompom made from halves of different colors

We wrap one part of the ring with a thread of one color, the other with a thread of a different color.

Pompom with a spot of a different color

We wind a piece of thread of an alternative color around the ring.

Then we take the main color and wind it further, to the end, closing the winding from the first thread.

Hat with ear flaps

The strict gray color of the model is complemented by a voluminous “braid” pattern, which will allow you to feel comfortable even in cold weather. The lapel on the front part and the ears stylize the hat with earflaps, and 3 fur pom-poms are made as decorations.

Materials

The earflap pattern is more impressive from bulky wool blend yarn (70m/100g) – 150g. Knitting needles No. 8 and 3 fur pumpons.

Size around the head circumference is 52 cm, elastic density using knitting needles No. 8 13p. ×20 r = square 10×10 cm.

Description

Cast on with knitting needles No. 8, 28 stitches for knitting 2×2 elastic, the height of which is 15 rubles. In the next 16th there is an increase from the edges of 18 loops, it turns out = 64 sts. Then the elastic band continues to a height of another 6 p.

20th row: the edge is removed, then knitted from * to * 4 times.

* 2 knit stitches and then the main “braid” pattern 10 times*. The braid pattern is made according to the diagram.

Next again, 2 knit stitches and an edge stitch.

Decrements begin on row 43 by knitting 2 purls together. p. Also, 2 loops are knitted together purlwise in the 44th row. In the next 45th row, decrease by knitting 2 knit stitches together. The next 46-r repeats the 43rd row. The loops remaining after decreasing are pulled together with working thread.

To assemble the hat, a knitted seam is made. Ears in the amount of 2 pieces are knitted, 4 lines away from the seam, 12 stitches are cast on along the edge of the hat and an elastic band of 2 × 2 is knitted - 10 rubles. Roundness is imparted by decreases in the 11th, 12th and 13th rows; 1 loop is knitted from two purl stitches. The resulting number of loops is pulled together with thread.

The prepared pompoms are sewn onto the top of the hat - a large one, and smaller pompoms onto the ears.

Legend:

│ – front loop

─ – purl loop

– 3 loops are removed onto an auxiliary pin before work, 3 loops are knitted with knit stitches, then 3 removed from the pin.

How to make a beautiful pompom for a knitted hat?

• For a dense 8cm bubo you will need about 20 grams of yarn. For a smaller one - correspondingly less. The most common and correct method is to use a template made of thick cardboard (for example, from a shoe box). A stencil for pompoms can be made in different ways: rectangular and round. A rectangular one is, of course, easier to make, but a circle template will help you make the perfect bubo. Take a compass and draw a circle. Inside it is another one of a smaller radius. Cut a small hole between these circles for easy winding of wool threads. Now, using this blank, make another one of the same kind. How do you know what size the pumpon will be? The distance between the circles is half the pompom. The larger this measurement is, the larger the bubo you will make. Let's imagine that the radius of the larger circle is 6cm and the smaller circle is 2cm. 6-2=4. This means that half of the boom box will be 4 cm, and the whole one will be 8 cm. Try to make a small circle no more than 2cm to make it easier for you to form the cone.

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  Place the two circles together with a thread between them.

• Make a circle with yarn around the smaller hole and clamp with a second template. Wind the yarn by pulling the thread through the slit.
• Hold the templates so that the loop sandwiched between the circles does not jump out.
• The more turns you make, the fluffier the pompom will be. When you're done wrapping, take your scissors and cut along the outer edge.
• The lower blade of the scissors should be between the circles - this will make it easier for you to cut and the pompom itself will turn out more correctly. Carefully pull the beginning and end of the thread, slightly moving the circles apart, and tie the bubo. Remove the template, shake the donut.

Using this method you can easily make a loose and large fluffy beautiful pompom. You can also make a colored pompom. To do this, wind threads of different colors. Shape the color distribution as you like. Either evenly throughout the bomb, or focusing on one side.

The cardboard template is not durable.
You can make a blank from a plastic jar lid. It is more elastic, so it will be much easier for you to wind. And such a template will serve you for a long time. Knitters often ask: how to sew a pompom to a hat . How can I make sure it doesn't wobble from side to side? Very simple! Those ends of the yarn that you used to tighten the pompom, always leave them longer. Pull the hook to the wrong side, tie tightly. Then pull them out to the front side again. Thread a needle through one of the threads, pierce the bubo again and pull it out again to the wrong side. If you do this, the pompom will stay firmly on the hat. Double fastening will ensure a beautiful position of the pomp.

How to buy ready-made fur pompoms for needlework in Aliexpress?

Aliexpress has already established itself as a cheap online store. Yes, the prices there are really very reasonable, but sometimes you have to wait a very long time. On average, delivery takes at least 2 weeks. If we talk about how to buy fur pom-poms on this site, then the answer will be insanely simple.

• To get started, of course, you need to register. Well, then, log in to the site. In order not to search for a long time, we enter the desired product into the search bar (where the magnifying glass icon is).
• We found a product price that suits you. But also take into account the store’s rating. It can say a lot about the seller's integrity. After selecting the product, proceed to payment.
• Now you need to click on the orange “Buy” button, the page will be redirected. Then you need to click on the orange button again, but with the name “Place an order”. All that remains is to fill in all the required fields. Please fill out the address column very carefully. Remember, you need to write names only in Latin letters.

Pompoms on Aliexpress

IMPORTANT: If you don’t know English, use transliteration (by the way, you can also find special sites on the Internet for this).

• Then all that remains is to press the “Save” button. If you are purchasing for the first time, the line will have the following title: “Save and continue to ship to this address.” But for convenience, you can create the desired address in your personal account in advance.

On a note! You can change the address or create several. But keep in mind what you need to do before making a purchase.

• Now all that remains is to wait and track the parcel. It can be found in the “My orders” column. We remind you that to do this you need to click on the inscription in the upper right corner “Hello! And the name."
• And then just click “more details” next to the desired parcel. You should see the invoice number, and from it you can find out where your pompoms are located.

Please note! Pompoms pack very compactly. Therefore, we are not afraid. After printing, they will fluff up instantly. Moreover, natural fur does not lose its shape even after compression.

How to make small pompoms from yarn quickly

The next described option for creating balls of thread is the fastest and, perhaps, the simplest! It is used when there are no accompanying devices, but a pompom needs to be made!

So how to make a small pom pom?

You just need to take a ball and wind the yarn onto your palm. Having collected the required volume, you need to tie the resulting skein in the center, cut the yarn along the edges and straighten it.

The only disadvantage with this option for making a pompom may be that it is quite difficult to tie the yarn with one free hand.

On the fork

You can make a small pompom using a dinner fork, scissors and yarn. The product will be an ideal option for decorating a children's hat.

Formation algorithm:

1. Make several turns on the fork. Pass a piece of thread through the teeth so that you can later tie a rope.
2. When a skein of 2-4 cm wide is formed on the cutlery, you need to tie the workpiece with a previously threaded fork.
3. Cut the yarn along the sides of the fork and remove the workpiece from the warp. Fluff the pompom and shape it into the correct shape using scissors.

The width of the fork determines the diameter of the product, and the density and degree of winding determines the volume of the element.

Making colorful pompoms

I want to make pom-poms for children's things not just fluffy, but also bright and memorable! Therefore, often for such purposes, several shades of yarn are taken, and the turns are alternated depending on the pattern that should be obtained on the pompom.

How to make a pompom from yarn, small or large - it doesn’t matter! The main thing is that it is unusual!

To work, you will need to cut out two circles with holes in the middle, as we described above.

The thread is wound along the pattern - first comes the shade that is located in the middle, then the yarn of the next color is taken and thus continue to wind the turns until one part is completely filled.

The next side is done similarly to the first, and the thickness, degree of tension of the turns, and color change must be absolutely identical!

You will have two parts - two pompoms. After you cut the threads along the edge, fold them together and secure with strong threads, tying a knot.

At the last manufacturing step, you will need to straighten the ball, fluff it and, if necessary, trim the edges.

This is how you can make a pompom from yarn - small or large, but bright and wonderful! They can be used to decorate children's things, interior items, or you can simply glue them to a carabiner and get a keychain!

Bright pompom with a pattern

A multi-colored pompom is formed using cardboard rings. You need to prepare material in several colors and choose a thread winding pattern.

Instructions for making a colorful product to decorate a hat:

1. Choose several colors of yarn that will combine well with each other.
2. Prepare round cardboard patterns.
3. Fixing yarn on a cardboard base.

Depending on the desired pattern, there are several techniques for winding multi-colored threads onto a cardboard base. If each color must be located at a certain point, then you need to wind the colored yarn along the segments of the circle one by one.

With a tiered combination, an identical application of material is made - first a layer of one color is applied, on top of another and a third. Partial color infusion where a small amount of yarn of a distinctive color is wound at a specific point.

A method for the laziest

This manufacturing option is best used when you need to make a very large number of pompoms.

How to make pom-poms from yarn - small and large at once? You will need to use a chair or table.

We perform the following manipulations. The threads need to be wound around the legs of the auxiliary object, and then simply make the dressings at different distances from each other. The distances shouldn't be too different, otherwise you risk some of the pom-poms being sparse. After the entire length is tied, you can remove the entire tourniquet and cut the threads between the constrictions.

Fork method

This is the simplest method, since its implementation does not require additional creation of blanks. Any housewife can find a fork in her kitchen. Accordingly, it will take less time to create the pompom itself. But you won’t be able to make a big ball; this nuance should be taken into account.

Execution process:

• Preparation of all materials, tools, namely scissors, forks, threads.
• Just wrap yarn around all the tines of the fork.
• When the winding is finished, the thread is pulled between the teeth and the knot is tightened.
• The resulting product is removed from the fork, the side loops are cut.
• Removing deformities.

The easiest way is on your fingers

This method is known to every craftswoman. It is very simple and does not require any extra tools or equipment except yarn, sharp scissors and your hands. Moreover, the size of the accessory depends on the number of fingers being wrapped. Four is a large ball, three is a medium ball, and two or one is a tiny “bambon”, as the children call it. You will need it for baby booties, blouse buttons and other crafts.

• Choose wool of the desired color. Cut a small piece of thread from the skein to tie the finished product.
• Wind as much yarn around your fingers as needed for the accessory.
• Pull the prepared thread through the turns and tie the workpiece with a strong knot to form a bow. Carefully cut the sides of the bow with scissors.
• Fluff the finished product and trim, forming an even ball.

Cardboard to the rescue

It’s easy to create a very beautiful and original thing yourself, simply by decorating an already finished product. And it doesn’t matter whether it’s children’s clothing, adult clothing, interior decoration or a toy!

To make pompoms using the following method, you need to stock up on a small piece of thick cardboard. Cut a square out of it, the side size of which should be equal to the diameter of the finished product.

The cardboard in the middle of one of the sides of the square must be cut and a thread must be inserted into the slot to attach the pompom.

Now take the threads and start winding until you get the required number of layers - you will need about three hundred centimeters of yarn for a small pompom.

Secure in the center with a strong thread threaded in advance, and cut the sides with sharp scissors.

Tiny pompoms on a toothbrush

The process is the same: we wind, tie, cut, trim.

It’s very quick to make pom-poms on a toothbrush; they turn out small and neat.

As a result of my experiments with how to make pom-poms from yarn, I got these different pom-poms, which you can see in the photo.

When the pattern is a rectangle

It's easy for kids to create their own unique, beautiful pom pom using a rectangular cardboard template.

1. To do this, an adult cuts out a rectangle from cardboard, makes a cut in the middle 5 mm wide, slightly more than half the length of the rectangle.
2. The child’s task is to wind the yarn of his favorite colors across the template, thread a piece of thread into the slot and pull the wound yarn into a bun.
3. The resulting loops need to be cut.

Tassels, as one of the varieties of pom-poms

Tassels unobtrusively decorate knitted items, be it an accessory or a piece of clothing.

To get a beautiful tassel, you need to read the step-by-step instructions for creating pom-pom tassels with your own hands.

We place the thread across the template, and wind the rest of the yarn perpendicular to it. Upon completion of the winding process, we tie the tassel at a distance of 1-2 cm from the beginning with the original thread left. We trim the ends to the required length.

How to make brushes with your own hands

Often craftswomen want to decorate their products with tassels. For example, a scarf, jacket, bag, hat...

How to make a brush quickly and easily. - Lay out several pieces of thread. - We tie it in the middle with the same thread. — We fold it in half and, retreating 1-2 cm, make several turns and secure it tightly. — We hide the tip inside the brush.

If you need to make a large tassel, we make many layers of thread. If you need a long tassel, cut long pieces of thread, if you need a short tassel, cut small ones. The second way is using cardboard: - Place a thread across the template. - Start winding perpendicular to the laid yarn. - When you finish winding, tie the sachet with the thread that you laid across. — We retreat 1-2 cm and pull it tight. - If the ends are not even, we trim them.

How to quickly and easily make many small pompoms

— Turn over a stool or children's table; — We wrap 2, 3 or 4 legs with yarn (depending on how many donuts are needed); - We pass the same thread along the entire sachet, tying strong knots at equal distances. - Remove the winding and cut in the middle of each segment. The more you wind the yarn, the more magnificent the pumpkin will be.

How to make a fur pompom for a hat Read more here

Did you manage to make a pompom? Share in the comments. Very interesting! Maybe you are doing something differently?

Pom Pom Crafts

Using yarn pompoms you can make such wonderful crafts and things for home comfort!

This:

• flower arrangements
• wreaths
• pendants
• Christmas decorations and Christmas trees
• toys
• panel
• coasters for mugs
• keychains
• bookmarks
• pillows
• rugs
• curtains
• and much more.

I really liked the idea of ​​making letters with pompoms. If you remember, I once talked about knitted three-dimensional letters and later received a letter from my reader, a teacher, who, according to my descriptions, knitted an entire alphabet for children. I am delighted with such a needlewoman and creative teacher! And children would really like letters made from pompoms, and you don’t need to know how to knit.

I posted only a few photos of crafts, but you can see even more amazing ideas in my video.

Panel of pompoms in a hoop

Finally, my boast: how I made a panel from pom-poms.

I liked this idea on a hoop; I’m not indifferent to such fashionable things lately. I already have one panel in the hoop - with crocheted sunflowers.

1. I secured a thin mesh in the hoop, stretching it well.
2. I trimmed the edges and glued them with Moment glue on the back side.
3. Using a hook, I pulled the strings from the pompoms through the mesh and tied the ends.
4. But this was not enough, since in a vertical position the pompoms hung down. That’s why I also planted them with glue.
5. At the bottom I attached a ribbon bow.
6. I learned how to make a flower from a paper napkin and decorated my composition with it.
   

   I tell and show how to make a flower from a napkin in my video in the publication “Simple topiaries from coffee and napkins with your own hands.”

This is the kind of coziness and crafts made from pompoms that I offer you, and we figured out how to make pompoms from threads for knitting with your own hands, large and small, using various devices.

Which yarn to choose for a pompom?

Long gone are the days when only children's clothing was decorated with fluffy balls.
Now pompoms are used for hats and scarves for adults, to create rugs, bedspreads, children's mobiles, and to decorate cards and gift wrapping. They are used to create original fluffy crafts and toys. If you need to decorate a hat knitted from wool, it is not at all necessary to make the pompom also pure wool. You can choose matching threads that will be similar in structure and match the color of the main thread of the product. It is better if the pompom is made from yarn that has a slight twist, but is dense and porous in structure . This choice of source material will make the ball fluffy and fluffy.

If the pompom does not have to match the color of the associated product, then give preference to a cheaper material - acrylic , which ideally suits the requirements described above, and also has a rich color palette.

Manufacturing secrets

• the denser the yarn, the more magnificent the product;
• scissors should cut well;
• the color of the pompom must match the color of the main product;
• the thread for tying must be strong;
• you need to tie knots well, several knots;
• The more layers we wrap, the more magnificent the accessory will be.

Tips for Newbies

It’s not difficult to create original soft spheres, but the goal will be accuracy and splendor. To create them exactly like this, you need to rely on several criteria:

• A porous, dense thread will help make the sphere more magnificent.
• The shade does not have to be matched to the main color of the hat. Contrasting will add zest to your everyday look.
• The scissors must be sharpened as much as possible to create a uniformly smooth sphere with quick and precise cuts.
• It is better to secure the element with thread, so it will keep its shape for as long as possible. Its original appearance will last a long time precisely because of such retention.
• If the product is planned with a pattern or completely multi-colored, it is better to print the layout in advance and rely on it while collecting the strands into a single whole.

Recommendations

Connecting threads of two colors when winding will help achieve the melange effect.

Take leftovers that are unsuitable for knitting: this way you will not only recycle the material, but also diversify the color. With careful winding, you can combine several relatively short sections.

Use thick yarn: this will allow you to complete the work faster, and the decoration will look more voluminous and dense.

For extra fluffiness, comb the product with a special comb for animals: each thread will break up into separate thin fibers.

Removable pompom

Such a fluffy one is completely indistinguishable from ordinary ones sewn to a hat or scarf. But such products are much easier to maintain. After all, it is much more convenient to simply unfasten the fur, wash the item, and then fasten it again. There is no need for constant sewing and cutting.

The only important rule here is that the button must match the pompom. It should not be visible, but it should also hold it very well. Otherwise, you will simply lose your pompom on a windy day.

How to make such an accessory? Simply and easily! The pompom is created in the same way as described earlier, and the button is unfastened and one half of it is attached to the hat, and the other half is attached to the pompom.

Video

How to make donuts directly on your fingers is shown in detail in this video.

You can see how to make a small bell on a fork in the following video.

We make a balabon using cardboard rings using this video instruction.

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Algorithm for making a fur pompom

A fur pompom is made like this

1. First, a pattern for the product is made (if you are an experienced craftswoman, you can do without it). Using scissors, a circle of the required diameter is cut out of cardboard, usually from 10 to 20 cm, depending on the volume of the pompom you are comfortable with.
2. Next, the pattern is applied to the wrong side of the fur and a blank of the required size is cut out.
3. Then, using a strong thread, you need to overcast the workpiece over the edge and leave the ends of the thread free.
4. With these ends of the thread, the workpiece is pulled into a bag, but not completely.
5. Then the filler is taken and inserted into the bag with the ends of the thread released. If you are making a small pompom, you can fill it by pushing the filler inside using a stick, knitting needle or other suitable tool. Alternatively, you can tie the filling in the middle with a narrow ribbon or braid, the ends of which should remain outside when pulled together. Then, with the help of them, the pompom is secured to the hat.
6. After this, the future pom-pom is finally pulled together, the threads are secured, if there is a hole left, it is sewn together.