How to add a Pom Pom, Removable Pom Pom
You’ve made a nice crochet hat or a knit hat and you want to add a cute pom pom to the top but you don’t know how! Here are two ways to attach a Faux Fur Pom Pom. Marly to the rescue 🙂 Learn two different ways to use a button to add a pom pom to your hat, making it a removable pom pom for washing.
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Adding a Pom Pom to your hat
After finishing your latest crochet or knit hat your burning question might be “How do I add a pom pom to my hat?” and I have the answer for you. Actually I have two answers for you. In this video tutorial I will show you two ways to add a removable pom pom using a button to your hat.
It’s easy, and fun to add a pom pom to your finished hat. This addition gives your hat a chic look that is on trend right now. The most common way to add a pom pom to your hat is to tie it directly into the hat. Downfall to that approach is that you aren’t able to remove the pom pom should you need to wash the hat.
A removable pom pom is great for when you need to wash your hat or for changing up the look. Removing your pom pom means that you will need to sew it pack into place unless you make it removable. Learn two methods of how I attach my pom poms using buttons.
Work either of the methods that I show you in this video tutorial for both knit and crochet hats.
NOTE: Although this tutorial is using faux fur pom poms you can definitely add a yarn pom pom to a hat in the same way!
Pom Pom with Elastic Attached
If your pom pom comes with elastic, or something else, attached to it half of your work is already done. You will need a button for the inside of your hat along with some string to secure the button.
Watch the video for exactly how I add a pom pom to my hat to make it easy to remove.
Pom Pom with no Attachment
If your pom pom doesn’t come with elastic at the bottom don’t worry. We can add our own tie by using yarn, cotton or thread.
Follow along with the video tutorial below for some tips and tricks of getting a secure connection for your pom pom.
Video Tutorial
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I attach a pom pom to my hat?
So here’s the thing… there are actually two ways to add a pom pom to your hat, and both use a button! This way, you can easily remove the pom pom for washing or to switch up the look of your hat. It’s super simple and adds such a fun, trendy touch.
Can I use yarn pom poms, or just faux fur ones?
Honestly… you can use either! While the tutorial shows faux fur pom poms, the methods work perfectly for yarn pom poms too. Just use the same button technique, and you’ll be good to go!
My pom pom doesn’t have elastic… what do I do?
Yes! Don’t worry about that at all. If your pom pom doesn’t come with elastic, you can easily add your own tie using yarn, cotton, or even thread. The video tutorial has some great tips on how to get a really secure connection for your pom pom.
Why would I want a *removable* pom pom?
Honestly… it’s all about convenience! Being able to take off your pom pom means you can easily wash your hat without it getting messed up. Plus, you can swap out pom poms to change the whole vibe of your hat whenever you feel like it!
Can these button methods be used for both knit and crochet hats?
You bet! The great thing about these two methods is that they work for both knit and crochet hats. So no matter what kind of hat you’ve just finished, you can add a cute, removable pom pom to it.
