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How to use a pom pom maker- two types!

this tutorial teaches how to use a pom pom maker quickly and efficiently! Making pom poms with a pom pom maker is so easy and anyone can learn how!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • pom pom maker

Materials

  • yarn of choice

Instructions

  • Prep the pom pom maker! Open the maker so that the semi circles spread out like arms. This is straight forward for the maker with the middle piece, but for the maker without that feature, take the two pieces that are the same size, and line them up together so that there is a clasp on either side. Hold the pieces together until the yarn wraps around at least one side.
  • Take yarn of choice, and start wrapping around one side of the maker, starting from the INSIDE and working towards the outside. The tighter and closer the yarn is wrapped together creates a fluffier, more fuller looking pom pom. Wrap the yarn from the inside-outside-inside-outside-inside (or wrap it fully twice) on each side. If the yarn is really thin, wrap it three full times per side. Take the yarn and loop it to the next side, and repeat.
  • Cut the yarn, and then tuck the end under one of the nearby loops, to keep it in place.
  • Close the pom pom maker so that it forms a full circle. For the simple pom pom maker, take the clasps on either end and click them into place, so that the circle holds itself together. Next, take scissors (sharp craft scissors work best) and cut the yarn along the center of the arms around the pom pom maker. Tip: Don't touch the yarn that's been cut on the simple maker so it doesn't push through on one side and go lopsided.
    Cutting the pom poms
  • Cut a separate piece of yarn, long enough to wrap around the pom pom and be able to knot it. Wrap this piece through the open ends where the cuts on the maker have just been made. Make a simple knot around the pom pom. Tighten the yarn and knot it as tight as possible, and then loop it around again and tie it one more time.
  • Unclasp the pom pom maker and remove the pom pom!! Fluff the pom pom!
  • Trim any pieces that are sticking out!