![]() ![]() I wrapped the yarn around my fingers 50 times, which gives you a nice full pompom. This is a super bulky weight yarn, but this process will work for whatever yarn weight you choose to work with. The yarn I used in this demonstration is Lion Brand Yarn Hometown USA in Aspen Tweed. Place the tying strand between the middle and ring finger. Place the tying strand between the pointer and middle fingers.įor a large, use your pointer, middle, ring and pinky fingers. Place the tying strand between these two fingers.įor a medium, use your pointer, middle and ring fingers. My medium sized pom pom would be approximately a 2″ ball.įor a small pompom, use only two fingers: your pointer and middle fingers. To know what size your pompom will be, measure your fingers like in the photo below. I won’t give the final measurements since it really depends on the size of your hand. (I used this pom on my Aspen Tweed Hat crochet pattern that is available at the link.) You will follow the same directions shown in the photos for all sizes, but you adjust the number of fingers wrapped with yarn to create the different sizes. These photos show how to make the medium sized pom that is perfect for hats. You can actually make a small, medium or large pompom with your fingers. This pompom is the perfect size for hats, scarves and other crafts. Thank you for supporting my small business! For more information, please see my disclosure policy. If you make a purchase through one of my links, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. This post may contain affiliate links for products I use and recommend. This photo tutorial demonstrates how to make a pompom using only your fingers and a pair of scissors. I’ve seen people use toilet paper rolls, cardboard cutouts and forks, all of which usually produce great results. Sc in each st across row.There are many tools that you can make or buy that help you create a pompom, but they aren’t always necessary. Hdc in each stitch down the side ending with (hdc, ch2, sc) in ch2 space of round below ![]() End on (sc, ch2, HDC) in ch2 space of round below Slip stitch to join to 1st sc.Ĭh1 (does not count) sc in same stitch. End on (sc, ch2, DC) in last st.Ģdc in each row back up the side (sandwiching pom pom yarn tails in as you go) ending with (dc, ch2) in same st as inital sc of the round. End on (sc, ch2, DC) in last st.Ģdc in each row down the side ending with (dc, ch2, sc) in last st ![]() With right side of work facing you, attach yarn to the 1st stitch of last row (top right hand corner)Ĭh1 (does not count) sc in same stitch. BE CAREFUL when trimming the pom poms that you do no accidentally cut the yarn itself.Ĭh1, (does not count) and dc in each stitch along to finish.īORDER: border uses MIXED stitches to create width on the side sections Trim 2 pom poms off the end of the yarn attached to the ball, as you did in the beginning to leave a tail. Repeat Rows 4 & 5 until you have 69 rows in total REPEAT ROW 2 but end with final dc into top of stitch (there will be no ch3 to work into) *dc in next st leaving pom pom unworked (push this pom pom to the back of your work so all pom poms are on the same side), dc in next 5 st working over the cord* repeat until final 4 stitches. On final st, dc into the ch3 from row below, leaving pom pom unworked BUT sandwiching the cord immediately to the left of the pom pomĬh1 (does not count), float cord up the side of blanket and lay along your work. *dc in next st leaving pom pom unworked, dc in next 5 st working over the cord* repeat until final st. Trim off 1st 2 pom poms from pom pom yarn before you startĭc into 4th ch from hook and in every ch til end (92 dc including the skipped 3 chains which count as a dc)Ĭh1 (does NOT count as a stitch) lay pom pom yarn along work and dc in 1st st, sandwiching the pom pom yarn cord inbetween stitches.ĭc in next st, leaving pom pom unworked and lying at the front of your work facing youĭc in next 5 stitches, working over pom pom yarn cord When crocheting in between the pom poms, crochet over the cord to sandwich it in between your crochet stitches - see video Rico Creative Pompon Yarn x 1 ball (or any brand pom pom yarn!)Ħmm Hook (optional 5mm hook for last round of border) Scheepjes Chunky Monkey x 8 balls (or equivalent yarn to match gauge and tension) USA STITCH TERMS - blanket size approximately 35” wide by 46” long ![]()
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