DIY Pom-Pom Garland
I enjoyed making Elani’s birthday banner and summer banner with my Cricut, but I wanted to do something different this time around. I had purchased pom-pom makers many months ago so I figured that it was time to put them to good use. The directions on the package were simple enough to follow. I am so happy with how her garland turned out. I look forward to making more (probably with tassels, too) for Halloween and Christmas!
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I purchased my yarn from Michaels when they were on sale, but you can get your yarn from wherever you choose. I wanted a chunky, textured look for the fall so the cheaper, thicker yarn worked perfectly for me. I have read that you can get a fluffier look with thinner and more wool-like yarn. My pom-pom maker came in a two-pack. I used the smaller of the two, but if you want even smaller poms, you want to get this package.
I wrapped the yarn around both sides of the pom-pom maker, following the directions. The video at the top of the post shows all of the steps.
Once all of the yarn was wrapped, I used my scissors to cut through the middle. I recommend sharp scissors for this step!
Cut a string to tie around the pom maker. This will hold your pom-pom together, so make sure to tie it tightly.
Pull the two pieces of the pom-pom maker apart to release your new pom-pom. It’s that simple! I trimmed any uneven pieces but left the long yard pieces so that I could tie them to the garland string later.
Repeat these steps for as many poms as you wish to create.
Cut some yarn for your garland. I held my yarn up to the space I needed it for and then cut it a little longer, just in case.
I used the longer pieces (from tying the pom-pom together) to tie the poms to the garland yarn. I double knotted them and was still able to move them along the garland yarn to space them the way that I wanted them to be.
I then cut the extra yarn from the pom-poms to even them out.
That’s it! It was a very easy and somewhat relaxing project. I originally taped the garland to the wall, but later used these command hooks to hang the garland more securely. I love the way that this turned out and I hope that you give it a try!
