5 Free Pom Pom Projects
Pom Poms have been popping up everywhere lately. Today I wanted to share with you 5 free pom pom projects that I have found that are super cute. Try one of these or another that you find today.
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Pom Poms are a great way to embellish a project, use of scrap yarn and make cute decorations. There are many different ways that you can make pom poms. I prefer to use a pom pom maker as it helps me to get consistent results.
Try one of these projects for your next party or to decorate your house.
Pom Pom Projects Roundup:
Fur Pom Pom Crochet Slippers
Designed By: Consumer Crafts
Materials Needed for Fur Pom Pom Crochet Slippers:
- Worsted Weight Yarn (Red Heart Soft)
- Red Heart Boutique Fur Yarn
- Size L (8.00 mm) Crochet Hook
- Scissors
- Yarn Needle
View pattern details on the Crafts Unleashed website.
Pink Ribbon Pom Pom Wreath
Designed By: Naztazia
Materials Needed:
- 600 yards of worsted weight yarn. I used 3 skeins of pink shades from Red Heart Yarns
- Pom Pom Maker (optional)
- 14″ or 16″ wreath form
- Scissors
- hot glue
- acrylic paint to match your yarn color and paint brush (optional)
- pretty bow (optional).
View pattern details on the Naztazia website.
Ice Cream Cone Pom Pom Garland
Designed By: Growing up Gabel
Materials Needed:
- Brown Kraft Paper
- Brown Sharpie
- Ruler
- 6″ plate or similar circle template (try a pyrex lid)
- Twine
- Pencil
- Scissors
- pre made 1″ red pom poms and 1 pink
- Yarn in rainbow colors
View pattern details on the Growing up Gabel website.
Candy Corn Pom Pom Wreath
Designed By: Little Miss Celebration
Materials Needed:
- Two 12” flat wood wreath forms
- Yellow and orange acrylic paint & foam brush
- Three skeins of yarn in white, bright yellow and orange (I used Red Heart)
- 2 ½” pompom maker
- 3 rolls of sheer orange/yellow striped, wire edge ribbon, Celebrate It collection
View pattern details on the Little Miss Celebration website.
Halloween Yarn Garland
Designed By: Growing up Gabel
Materials Needed:
- 1 ball worsted weight yarn in each of the following colors: Orange, Black, White Yarn
- Twine
- Fishing Line (optional – I used this for hanging)
- Dining Chair (mine is about 16″ wide)
- Green pipe cleaners (1 per pumpkin)
- Black pipe cleaners (2 per spider)
- Sharp Scissors
View pattern details on the Growing up Gabel website.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of yarn should I use for the pom pom projects?
So here’s the thing… the page mentions using Worsted Weight Yarn for a few of the projects, and specifically names Red Heart Soft and Red Heart Super Saver. Honestly, you can probably use whatever worsted weight yarn you have in your stash!
Do I really need a pom pom maker?
Yes! While the page says a pom pom maker is optional for some projects, I really prefer using one… it just helps make sure all your pom poms are nice and consistent in size. It makes a big difference!
Can I make these projects for a holiday party?
Oh, totally! The page lists a Candy Corn Pom Pom Wreath and a Halloween Yarn Garland that would be absolutely perfect for a fall or Halloween get-together. Wouldn’t those be super cute?
What’s the hardest project on this list?
Honestly… it’s hard to say for sure since everyone’s skill level is different. But the Fur Pom Pom Crochet Slippers might be a bit trickier if you’re not comfortable with crochet patterns. The wreaths and garlands look pretty straightforward though!
Are these projects beginner-friendly?
Well, some of them definitely are! The Ice Cream Cone Pom Pom Garland and the Halloween Yarn Garland look like they’d be great for beginners… or anyone who just wants a quick and fun project. You just need to know how to make pom poms!
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