Howdy Friends!
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This week on blah to TADA!,
there's a parade of pompoms.
It's been ages since I made pompoms
and I'm reviving this craft
because of these:
I have a bunch of empty ribbon spools.
They're perfect tools to make
pompoms.
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First, gently detach the cardboard circles from the center. Then attach both circles together with hot glue to make a sturdy ring. Cut a slit on one end that goes all the way through the center hole.
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Get some yarn and tightly wind it through the slit and around the ring. Just make a single row/layer so that the length of the yarn will be uniform all around the finished pompom. Once you have enough yarn {a little over half the size of the ring}, cut off the source of the yarn and tuck in the loose end.
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Introduce a new piece of yarn. I'm using red yarn for demonstration purposes only; use the same color as the pompom you're making. Insert the new piece through the yarn on the ring.
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The new piece of yarn should end up on the other end of the ring, parallel to the slit. Make a knot with the two ends, as tight as you can.
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TADA!
Pom poms..haven't made those in years, Claire. Now I'm thinking of ways I could use them just so I can make them again:)
ReplyDeleteMy Mom used to knit slippers and each one had a pretty pom pom on it.
Good Monday morning Betty! I can only imagine how gorgeous your Mom's knit slippers are...wow! :)
ReplyDeleteYey! I love pompoms!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sooz! I think pompoms are making a come-back...just saw a few projects at Sweet Paul magazine :)
ReplyDeleteOh, this rocks!! And you rock for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteThank you!!!
Awww, thanks Maryann! :)
ReplyDeleteI love pom poms and all the projects you showcased this week. I think I might need to get a pom maker now.
ReplyDeleteThanks Melanie! I've seen many fancy pompom makers at craft shops but it's an easy DIY with cardboard :) Happy crafting!
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