How to Make a PERFECT POM POM Every Time

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Today I’ll show you how to make a pom pom without a pom pom maker!
Pom poms add cheer and whimsy to every project. They make great accessories, and they’re the cherry on top of a knitted hat. They also make great stress balls!
Thankfully, making a pom pom is not hard. If you can use a pair of scissors, then you can make a pom pom!
All you’ll need are a pair of sharp scissors, cardboard (an old tissue or cereal box works great), yarn, and a can or a jar to help you trace a circle. That’s it. No commercial pom pom maker necessary!
The secret to make the perfect pom pom is to use lots of yarns when wrapping your donut, make sure your scissors are super sharp, and finally, to use your donuts as a tracer to help you cut a perfectly round shape. So, good luck and happy pom pom-ing!
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@darlynhayduk2072 Жыл бұрын

I've made pompoms this way for years...2 things I learned from you though, to improve my pompoms moving forward: 1. I used half the circle and my poms were half as fluffy before so now I'll use this 3/4 cardboard. Thx 2. Loved your tip to use the catdboatd donut to approximate the trim-shape. Saves trimming too much or making a misshapen sphere. Great tip. A small suggestion if I can share. I thread the tying string between the 2 pieces of cardboard before I start wrapping... prevents the wraps from moving too much after they're cut.

@silviamiller9971 2 жыл бұрын

My grandmother taught me how to make pom-poms like that over 50 years ago. The only difference that makes it a lot easier is to lay the tie-off string between the donut halves before you start wrapping. By doing that, you won't have to worry about trying to keep everything from falling appart when you cut.

@Lulu-mj2fi 2 жыл бұрын

That doesn't seem like that would work at all

@w.t.1338 2 жыл бұрын

Totally right! I was using thicker yarn and they all started falling out during the cutting stage. If I had laid out the string between the guides before wrapping I think that would have helped!

@stroopwafel14 2 жыл бұрын

This makes the process of wrapping the yarn a bit harder but it rlly helps!

@rebeccalofft6855 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I had read your comment before I made the pom pom. :-D Would have worked much better to put the string in between the donut halves first. Learning by doing. Also wished that I had drawn the inner circle a bit smaller than I did, so that the yarn bits ended up longer. But great tutorial otherwise!

@rackets001 2 жыл бұрын

@@Lulu-mj2fi if you don't get it, you don't get it. It's actually an excellent tip!

@n.c.pictures 3 жыл бұрын

"You'll need sth round to trace" _Laughs in compass_

@annieabinaya 3 жыл бұрын

This is the first pom pom tutorial I watched and it makes it seems so easy. A complete crafting newbie like me made some fluffy pom poms in the very first attempt and all the 4 came out the well, true to the title. The trimming tip at the end is the best. A couple videos I watched later didn't have such a tip. Thank you for this tutorial!

@ritabreno137 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you God bless you it is so simple. Much appreciated ❤️

@saranyamannu2887 5 жыл бұрын

The way you teach is lovely ... Camera is close by we can clearly see what you do. Thank you so much.

@susanc3379 3 жыл бұрын

weird

@susanc3379 3 жыл бұрын

bout good

@Natalia-gw5sc 3 жыл бұрын

Yea

@kirnpu 2 жыл бұрын

I'm brand new to yarn at 67 but am having a blast. I've just made my first pom pom and you've made it SO easy and clear. More importantly to me on another note though is the foil sharpening scissors trick. Wish I'd known that ages ago. Thanks again!!!

@ramalakshmi1659 5 жыл бұрын

I made the most squishy and perfect pompoms after watching your video. Thank you.

@sheepandstitch 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching and sharing! I love that your poms turned out great!

@lyndaviger8134 2 жыл бұрын

All sheep and stitch tutorials have been a great help to me as a beginner knitter! Thanks sooo much!!!!

@carollemieux7474 Жыл бұрын

I've used my own cardboard pom-pom makers for years. It's a great way to make them. I never thought to use the "tracers" as guides to trimming. I usually do the trimming free-hand. Sometimes my pom-pom comes out quite small!!!! Thanks for showing that tip! Great video.

@hfuehshsbsjw 4 жыл бұрын

FINALLY A POM POM TUTORIAL I ACTUALLY UNDERSTAND! thank you soooo much for this video!

@Elizabethlopez-co7lk 3 жыл бұрын

I did this one tutorial and it turned out soooooooooooooo small I will try this one it looks easier

@ggnanitha9612 3 жыл бұрын

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@guojilin 3 жыл бұрын

I like it too thanks sooo much

@kwonjaihee3807 Жыл бұрын

From S. Korea. I'm an absolute crochet beginner just roaming around tutorials. I love your pom pom and presentation, which is a real joy.

@leleharris6124 Жыл бұрын

Yes, very clear tutorial. Success on the first try!. Very new to knitting and I learned all my basics from you. Cast on, cast of, knit, pearl. Made my first beanie and added the pom pom like you instructed! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and gifting others with the joy of knitting

@maeveoh324 4 жыл бұрын

Out of all the tutorials I've watched, this one is the most helpful!

@TheGlitterDreams 4 жыл бұрын

Worked well !!👍👍 thank you😋😋

@uh.volleyball4281 3 жыл бұрын

Ikr

@jacquelinejarboe7272 2 жыл бұрын

@cheemsBC 2 жыл бұрын

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@claire3782 4 жыл бұрын

I watched this tutorial 100000 times and finally got my mom to buy me yarn, and I love how you actually show us how to do it, unlike some other channels that skip the hard work and fake it by pausing it. Keep being awesome😁 Edit: You need really sharp scissors. I got a thick velvet yarn and I used the foil trick but it still taking forever

@happywifehappylife2739 2 жыл бұрын

You need fabric scissors for this.

@maryb6872 Жыл бұрын

I needed a bigger, fluffier pom pom for a bunny tail for my grandson's Halloween costume, so I used a larger "donut" and bulky yarn along with a medium weight for a 2 tone effect. Once I started cutting the yarn loops to free them, it became very difficult to keep everything from unraveling. I used thin ribbon "yarn" for the cording, so I started inserting the cording as I cut the loops, so when I was done the cording was already in place to tighten. Maybe adding the option of pre-threading the cording at the center of the "donut" before wrapping the yarn would be a good suggestion when making larger, bulkier pom poms. Otherwise the pom pom came out very nice, and I really like your method. :)

@kimholomshek6543 3 жыл бұрын

Saranya, I truly love your directions and really good view on what you're making. Its hard sometimes if you can't see clearly but you do a good job with that. Thanks for sharing your how to poms. I just made mine right along with you...

@daniellesnyder1244 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Seems easier than I thought it would be (but I haven’t tried it yet... 🤣). You’re also a riot!! 😝

@sakshisinghbaghel913 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic trick absolutely perfect pom pom was made...thanx

@liszadarling 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic tutorial! Huge help to my projects. Thank you!

@valphillips7002 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Simple but very effective, great video Davina. I will definitely be trying this, thanks SO much! 👍😁

@CountryMonkey42 4 жыл бұрын

Love your tutorial... especially the fact that you don't waist so much yarn when trimming the pop pom

@aligned4good 4 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU!!!! It turned out perfect!

@haileyminton831 4 жыл бұрын

I’m really glad how my pom pom turned out! Thanks for your tutorial

@curl_wcue2347 Жыл бұрын

I LOVE it,even tho while cutting it some yarn fell out ut still turned out amazing,little trimming fixed it all!Thank you so much for making this tutorial,recoment anyone to try!

@maryestes442 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for uploading this video. I am going to try and see if mine will be as pretty as yours

@cludybear6850 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks sooo much!! This helped me make the most amazing pompom!!

@wendydrake4897 2 жыл бұрын

you are terrific! i needed a pom pom for my gnome hat and this worked unbelievably well! loved your narrative..merry christmas🎄😇

@user-el9fw8ql3m Жыл бұрын

I gave your video a thumbs up. This is the perfect pom pom. You answered my questions, and now I will follow your video with my yarn. What drew me to your video, was the fact that your pom pom was exactly round without hanging threads and it was fluffy unlike many. Thanks for sharing.

@c.a.savage5689 5 жыл бұрын

Nice graphics ! Pom pom making was very helpful too !

@KEM072 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your vid..I made 3 beautiful Pom poms yesterday ^^

@sheepandstitch 5 жыл бұрын

Oooh! Very nice! Enjoy your beautiful poms!

@LaelleAlHalla 10 ай бұрын

Quick, clear, concise and fun!

@paulawillms832 9 ай бұрын

I love this! Thank you for making such easy to watch and learn from videos. I also appreciate that you use materials anyone has on hand!

@Kat-ed7lt Жыл бұрын

I used this tutorial and was able to make a whole pom pom garland for my Christmas tree! Very easy to understand and follow and now I want to experiment with different pom pom colors! Thank you so much!

@iconictqmtqm3665 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice, I love the poms I'm making and I can't stop 😂, thank you for the easy tutorial! ❤

@sheepandstitch 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah! I forgot to mention that pom pom making is very addictive!

@emiliealtman9284 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! Thank you! I used an exacto knife for cutting the yarn after wrapping it around the donut template and I found that it worked very well!

@nataliam6369 3 жыл бұрын

It totally worked! Thank you so much Sheep & Stitch!

@topbest6387 4 жыл бұрын

wow this is so easy and the video is so much fun :0

@hsrudy1 5 жыл бұрын

This is the cutest video I’ve seen in a while. Totally following!

@evelynholmberg7938 2 жыл бұрын

That donut tracer trim tip at the end made all the difference! Thank you!!

@lisascott5600 Жыл бұрын

What a great tutorial! Came out great on my first try and I was pleasantly surprised! Thank you!!

@wolfredstorm4878 11 ай бұрын

So after making my first two pom poms following your video, I think a good thing for you to point out to us first timers is that the amount of wool you can wind on is relative to the size of the inner circle! I recut my inner circle so it was larger and got a much poofier pom pom ^-^ Fantastic video, Thumbs up and sub from me :D

@leeleec09 5 жыл бұрын

Loved your video ! Loved the humor in it lol

@sheepandstitch 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

@unicornfarts4839 Жыл бұрын

Omg this is literally so simple and you explained it so well THANK YOU SO MUCH🙃

@orchidgirl1979 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great tutorial!!! Made pom poms to add to my slippers!! Using two stands as such a great suggestion!

@bikramjitsandhu2028 4 жыл бұрын

You are an amazing teacher made quite funny 😂 I just loved the way you explain 🙏🌹🙏

@stephiedrown795 4 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@graemeandsylviasmith599 4 жыл бұрын

What an easy to follow video. I thought it was great and I am going to use the pompoms for my dog hats

@stephiedrown795 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos Divina!! Thank you! 😍❤️💕😊😊😊

@starvinmarvin684 6 ай бұрын

thank you very much, turned out perfect. I also fluffed it with a brush, so cute!

@mikkiloveux 2 жыл бұрын

I love this video.... Such a great way and easy to. :)

@beckv8526 5 жыл бұрын

I just made a pom pom following your tutorial and I am so happy. It came out perfectly round. It was for a Santa hat my sister asked me to crochet for her in purple. I almost don't want to give it away. Thank you, thank you.

@sheepandstitch 5 жыл бұрын

Oooh! I love the sound of a purple santa hat! So glad the tutorial helped you get a perfect pom. Thanks for watching 😊

@parmjitgill9516 Жыл бұрын

Me Ummmm Ok hehehehe

@lilouthecoolest 4 жыл бұрын

I LOVE THIS! I though I first messed up because I accidentally cut the yarn that was connected to the doughnut and the yarn started to fall out till I secured it 4 times :) thx so much I always wanted to make pom poms my WHOLE life and you took something off my bucket list! THX! Totally subs and likes! Once again thx so much!

@alanhaenni 5 жыл бұрын

Nice to see you posting again. Thanks

@sheepandstitch 5 жыл бұрын

Nice to have something good to post! I hope to be a bit more regular this year!

@claudiacamama3623 4 жыл бұрын

Most informative Pom Pom tutorial I’ve watched, thank you so much.

@lynntorres5622 5 жыл бұрын

OMG! The "sandwich" method is genius. Love your energy and enthusiasm 🤗 "whoo hoo!" Thank you for this tutorial. Liked and subscribed😄 and looking forward to viewing your videos.

@TV-fc6ws 3 жыл бұрын

Wow!

@kristinewhritenour1752 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a wonderful detailed video

@marliescaswell9034 3 жыл бұрын

explained so simply, thank you!!

@rachelpollock8863 5 жыл бұрын

After the first trim use a dog slicker brush (wire) to make the pompom fuller. Run your hand around the ball to bring additional fullness. Then trim the then yarn threads that are beyond the pom pom's outer circumference. It really adds to the fullness.

@sheepandstitch 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful tip! I'm actually creating a blog post all about fluffing up pom poms, and this was one of the tips. Nice!

@beehune3 5 жыл бұрын

You are simply the Best, Thank you, Love Bee 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😍🙏🏻

@tonijoslin9924 5 ай бұрын

I have always had such frustration making pompoms but found your tutorial and you make it look so easy and have so many tips.. thanks for the tutorial and for the link to your website for the written instructions.. 😀

@themeeplife8799 3 жыл бұрын

You were too adorable and precise with your tutorial. Thank you!

@Afeefahmed_ 5 жыл бұрын

I don't know why I get SOOO EXCITED when a new video pops up from your channel!!! Am I the only one! Just loooveee your tutorials! Best ever!

@sheepandstitch 5 жыл бұрын

You are so sweet! Thank you!! Appreciate the love

@shawnglick344 5 жыл бұрын

Fanaan 123 this TiVo

@stephiedrown795 4 жыл бұрын

You're not the only one!! 😊

@Mrameful 3 жыл бұрын

I DID IT I FINALLY MADE A POM POM YAY THANKS FOLLOWING NOW!!!!!!

@jerrine7677 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this how to!

@googlegal6334 3 жыл бұрын

Good video to watch! Bright, concise, well spoken.. thanks!!

@christineconnell4562 2 жыл бұрын

This is a lovely, entertaining video that shows an excellent technique. I made my first ever pompom and it came out beautifully! Thank you so much for you talent and skill!

@bonnybrookmuggsy 4 жыл бұрын

Great video-- clear, playful and technically complete! I couldn't ask for better-- thanks!

@sheepandstitch 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

@prajna_ananda Жыл бұрын

This video is SO helpful and thorough. Thank you so much!!!

@timeenuf4200 2 жыл бұрын

Clever using the guide for the trimming! Thank you for sharing.

@shamarrobinsin7610 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this tutorial my pom pom came out perfectly for the first time!!!

@sheepandstitch 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Enjoy your pom pom!

@PlantPoweredAlchemist Жыл бұрын

I loved everything about this video. I’m making my first beanie and don’t have the Pom Pom tool so I was nervous I wouldn’t be able to make one. This is so perfect. Thanks so much for sharing what you know 💙💙

@sheepandstitch Жыл бұрын

You’re so welcome! Hope the pom looks magnificent on your beanie! 🌟

@ASawa-il2wg 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this tutorial 😍I finally understand how to do it 🤗

@karenwhittaker7419 Жыл бұрын

Hi! I loved loved this video, absolutely captivating, and you're right pom poms are great stress relievers when hand held...thank you so so much...always wanted to learn how to make them. 🎉

@brendafernandes5091 3 жыл бұрын

I have never made such a beautiful pom pom I tried soo much then I came across this video and it came ont soo nice I love it sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much thank you for this video

@sheepandstitch 3 жыл бұрын

You’re so welcome! I’m glad you have the perfect pom pom! 🥰

@janieross5592 5 жыл бұрын

I'm going to try to make a 5" Pom Pom for my driver head cover. My husband bought these knitted head covers but they are getting old. I can knit new ones just didn't know how to make a huge pom pom. Wish me luck!

@akuotkuany3872 3 жыл бұрын

best tutorial I've ever used lol the pom pom turned out perfect

@susie5254 2 жыл бұрын

You and your ideas are adorable! I appreciated the gift wrap idea very much!

@Kuroobi5 4 жыл бұрын

She made making a Pom Pom so much fun. Thanks for the vid

@wookori 5 жыл бұрын

I love the expression "nice 'n chubs"! Haha! I would encourage people to not trim over newspaper and throw it away though. Newspapers should be recycled!

@sheepandstitch 5 жыл бұрын

That's true! I didn't think about recycling (bad on me!). I suppose you could use the newspaper to catch the trimmings, then tip the trimmings into the trash, and then recycle the newspaper. 😄

@ninovv 4 жыл бұрын

Or trim into a bowl maybe?

@reemasq 7 ай бұрын

was nervous about making a pompom and have been putting it off for a crochet beanie - finally plucked up the courage and it turned out so well! :)

@kellymadeit1222 Жыл бұрын

That was fun! Thank you :D I loved the gift wrap idea, cheers

@chilley8307 3 жыл бұрын

Finally I found this! Exactly how my mom used to do it. Thank you ^^

@loriseabrook1906 4 жыл бұрын

The exact way we learned as a kid :) TY for the memory and the easy tutorial!

@sheepandstitch 4 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome! Happy pomming! 😊

@colleenmckee1079 4 жыл бұрын

I soooooooo agree

@tbowlin12188 9 ай бұрын

Best tutorial yet! Thank you so much. ❤

@hikersteph 3 жыл бұрын

I remember trying to make a pom pom with the cardboard donuts in the 8th grade shortly after I learned how to knit... I thought it was trash bc the ends were uneven... somehow I never even thought to use the donuts to trim off the extra and even it out! Thank you for redeeming my pom pom skills!

@donnaridenhour-mchenry240 5 жыл бұрын

I wish all vid makers were as efficient as you; thanks!!! Oh, I like floppy poms, too.....have you seen those? As long as they're secure to your object, it's fun to have a less-than-dense pom....and very large ones, too.....sorta oversized and loose.....or at least I think so! LOL!! My best to you and yours..............

@sheepandstitch 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Floppy pom poms certainly have their charm. But my preference is always for a very dense fluffy pom! Thanks for watching

@inanutsjel 4 жыл бұрын

Double knots for extra security 🙌🏽 Thought I was the only one haha Really helpful tutorial ♥️

@forkets86 2 жыл бұрын

This was so fun and easy to do! And you're very entertaining 😂

@leijiang8831 7 ай бұрын

This is the best tutorial I’ve watched!!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉 Thank you!!!!!❤❤❤

@RKusmie64 4 жыл бұрын

I'm going to make a couple "donuts" from plastic lids. More durable. I love this technique. Update: I just made my first ever pom pom using your technique, and I LOVE it!! It was so easy, and the bunny tail I made for my grandson's pink bunny Christmas Eve jammies ;-) turned out SOOOOOO cute and perfectly fluffy!!

@saku807 4 жыл бұрын

Why am I here? Yeah you can do that or either buy a Pom Pom maker

@RKusmie64 4 жыл бұрын

@@saku807 I did actually buy a set of pom pom makers from Wish, waiting for them to arrive, and we'll see how they work and last, but I also made one for that pom pom tail out of a heavy cardboard and they worked great :-) If the ones I bought don't work/last, I'll make the plastic ones (of course just after I watched the video, they showed up while I was browsing Wish lol and I had to get them)

@saku807 4 жыл бұрын

Why am I here? Alright

@no_handle_sadly 2 жыл бұрын

@@RKusmie64 Did they work????

@RKusmie64 2 жыл бұрын

@@no_handle_sadly They worked beautifully.

@sadisticskye 3 жыл бұрын

am i the only one who messed up big time the first try-

@jorgemarquez6446 3 жыл бұрын

I was like wtf is this.

@leighwilken3342 2 жыл бұрын

Is there a secret to getting the knot tight enough? My Pom looks good, but I can pull strings out easily.

@kepru2006 Жыл бұрын

@emilyrosewell308 Жыл бұрын

You are not alone🙂

@robloxadventures5495 Жыл бұрын

Nope I messed up 3 times 😂

@fishtouch634 3 жыл бұрын

time to make an army of pompoms during quarantine thank u for this, every step is so clear n simple

@rhiannoncameron7165 2 жыл бұрын

Omg love the pom pom instead of a bow on wrapping idea! Very good tutorial 😁

@larrygeorge7269 3 жыл бұрын

I am completely amazed at how easily you broke down this pom pom making tutorial! Not only are you completely right on the money with your technique but your approachable attitude and energy somewhat convinced me that I could actually make a perfect pom pom also! You're the best I'm a new subscriber keep up the good work

@iulianaschnell1111 5 жыл бұрын

When I cut it, the yarn came loose off the ring, although I didn't wrap it loosely. Any suggestions please?

@debo4706 4 жыл бұрын

Iuliana Schnell if you put the tie yarn inside the donuts before you wrap ,you can tie the knot before you cut . Just make sure you tie the knot very tight after you cut the Pom. I hope I made my self understood.

@amberleverett8201 2 жыл бұрын

After several failed attempts and many videos on how to make a pom-pom I was actually able to make them because of this video, thank you!

@Melissacar7 2 жыл бұрын

I love your enthusiasm, you seem so fun and happy, great video. 😀

@lunalullaby120 4 жыл бұрын

i made it perfectly with no errors (with the help of god) tysm for the tutorial it really helped hehe, oh and btw my cat was very near me when i was making it and y'now what they'd lmao thnx for your kindness and everything