How to Make a PERFECT POM POM Every Time

[@darlynhayduk2072]

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.

[@잘난뽕]

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.

[@jungsuh5442]

한국인 찾았다!!!!!

[@silviamiller9971]

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]

That doesn't seem like that would work at all

[@w.t.1338]

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]

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

[@rebeccalofft6855]

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]

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

[@annieabinaya]

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]

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

[@kirnpu]

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!!!

[@carolinerich7213]

Right? I never knew that until now!

[@birdlady8147]

This is how I learned to make pom poms in the 70's The only thing we didn't do was add a cut out row. I've tried make pom poms with pom pom makers but they didn't come out right. I am so happy u & others are teaching ppl the old school way to make pom poms.💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐

[@saranyamannu2887]

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

[@susanc3379]

weird

[@susanc3379]

bout good

[@Natalia-gw5sc]

Yea

[@carollemieux7474]

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.

[@leleharris6124]

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

[@lyndaviger8134]

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

[@claire3782]

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]

You need fabric scissors for this.

[@licksnkicks1166]

This is beautiful. I just bought some blingy yarn. I love the donut application. Brilliant and so much fun. Thank you so much for something fun to do Saturday morning!

[@maryb6872]

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. :)

[@nupoordutta1743]

This surely is THE BEST pompom making tutorial I have ever seen .... thank you so much ....loved the tinfoil tip and the donut tracer tip ... 🎉🎉🎉

[@sheepandstitch]

Thank you! 🤩

[@beckv8526]

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]

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

[@parmjitgill9516]

Me Ummmm Ok hehehehe

[@leijiang8831]

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

[@maeveoh324]

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

[@TheGlitterDreams]

Worked well !!👍👍 thank you😋😋

[@uh.volleyball4281]

Ikr

[@jacquelinejarboe7272]

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[@cheemsBC]

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[@aojordan8845]

Looking forward to making new luggage Pom Pom’s using your method - makes it easier to spot your likely black suitcase!

[@daisymeadow6662]

great idea!! Ive not made pom poms since the 60s when I was a child!! I intend to start making them to fill the house!!haha. and for suitcases!!

[@mihxney1588]

More ideas for you guys to do You can also make many pompous and make them intro a pillow or a rug Or maybe even a reef

[@sheepandstitch]

Cool ideas! Thanks for sharing!

[@BethNorman-Roberts]

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.

[@ramalakshmi1659]

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

[@sheepandstitch]

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

[@hfuehshsbsjw]

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

[@Elizabethlopez-co7lk]

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

[@ggnanitha9612]

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[@guojilin]

I like it too thanks sooo much

[@CountryMonkey42]

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

[@ClodsireBcuzYes]

hey if you dont want a super perfect and fluffy one, you just want one fast, just wrap yarn around a fork and use the same yarn to tie between the middle of the prongs. then cut the loops. make sure you tie it together VERY hard, otherwise pieces of yarn will come out. you can use ur fingers if u dont have a fork but a fork is 1000x easier. (also ur fingers keeping its circulation is a plus-) edit: srry if this isn't a very good description

[@rachelpollock8863]

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]

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

[@chantellescrutton8266]

This is a brilliant tutorial!!! My pompom is absolutely perfect first time! 😬 Your hints/ tips/ tricks are spot on! 1 happy pompom maker here!

[@sheepandstitch]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TravelersWarden]

I feel like this would also be perfect to make as little cat toys for my kittens 💙

[@maaikevanderaa2269]

Cats can eat yarn and it can cause an obstruction in the bowels. I would advise against using these as a toy :)

[@TravelersWarden]

@@maaikevanderaa2269 Oh no! I don't think mine would, since they've shown zero interest, but if a piece accidentally comes off, I could see the issue. Thanks for warning me!

[@LizzieStuff]

Thank you for this video. I love it. My mother taught me this exact technique to make pompoms 40 years ago. 😃

[@wolfredstorm4878]

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

[@starvinmarvin684]

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

[@n.c.pictures]

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

[@googlegal6334]

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

[@Afeefahmed_]

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]

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

[@shawnglick344]

Fanaan 123 this TiVo

[@stephiedrown795]

You're not the only one!! 😊

[@priscillawalker2]

I’ve used cardboard circles for 65 + years BUT I use complete circles and there is no problem with yarn following off because there are no gaps. Wrap until inner circle is full. Cut around the pompon between the two cardboards. Tightly tie the securing yarn make yarn is around the middle of the Pom Pom. Then I just tear and pull off the cardboard. Trim the pompom. The yarn that was tied tightly around the center can be used to attach the Pom Pom to your garment.

[@Kat-ed7lt]

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!

[@scenekitty9898]

This was easier than I thought the Pom Pom came out really good

[@larrygeorge7269]

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

[@evelynholmberg7938]

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

[@daniellesnyder1244]

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

[@paulawillms832]

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!

[@c.a.savage5689]

Nice graphics ! Pom pom making was very helpful too !

[@gretchengraef3012]

For left handers, yarn wrapping is easier if you wrap in the opposite direction.

[@kimholomshek6543]

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...

[@LaelleAlHalla]

Quick, clear, concise and fun!

[@sakshisinghbaghel913]

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

[@curl_wcue2347]

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!

[@Mrameful]

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

[@ethelmary6676]

Easy and professional way to do a pom pom thank you dear ❤❤❤

[@brendafernandes5091]

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]

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

[@just_joppie]

I love your tutorials! You have such a fun personality and you explain the process really well! Thanks to you i have had many successful first time knitting projects! 😊

[@topbest6387]

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

[@megmcpake7783]

Never did I expect to fall in love with a craft channel over a tinfoil trick but here we are! :D

[@cludybear6850]

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

[@ladiacona]

I enjoyed your comments and sound effects throughout the video. @6:15 "I've got a little sandwich..." had me laughing! Thank you for the video!

[@bonnybrookmuggsy]

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

[@sheepandstitch]

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

[@Katelynngenoves13]

You are like the only person on KZbin that actually talks and i like it

[@lynntorres5622]

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]

Wow!

[@themeeplife8799]

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

[@bikramjitsandhu2028]

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

[@stephiedrown795]

Me too!

[@hikersteph]

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!

[@iconictqmtqm3665]

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

[@sheepandstitch]

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

[@nette888]

Nice video. 😊 It's a big help pom pom makers are now available out there.

[@graemeandsylviasmith599]

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

[@pgsottawa]

Great tutorial - thank you. Can you please tell us the length of yarn you used for your pompom?

[@aligned4good]

Thank YOU!!!! It turned out perfect!

[@sjb28806]

Thank you so much for posting this video. It is the best one I have seen and so easy to do. I have a pom pom maker but after trying your method I will never use it again. This is so much better ☺️.

[@wookori]

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]

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]

Or trim into a bowl maybe?

[@XxKawaiiCookies]

The only place where I’ll find good knitting tutorials

[@maryestes442]

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

[@karenwhittaker7419]

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. 🎉

[@hsrudy1]

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

[@moony3335]

Great tutorial!! I had an anxiety attack looking for my good scissors and had a screaming match with my mom about having all my stuff out and about "organization", when its not ABOUT organization, its about having so little fucking space to put everything! I gave up half way because all my scissors are shit. The tinfoil didnt do shit. Loved the tutorial!! Great stuff🥰❤️!!! Edit: mom and i hugged it out, i found a different way of cutting the yarn and it actually turned out really well!! I just have to trim it a bit more. I stuck it to a clay-faced bunny doll i crotcheted. This really was a great tutorial. Thankyou for posting :)

[@sheepandstitch]

This comment was a journey! I’m glad you and mom hugged it out and you got a nice pom pom in the end. Happy ending for everyone!

[@KEM072]

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

[@sheepandstitch]

Oooh! Very nice! Enjoy your beautiful poms!

[@jesusfreak1568]

Nice to see you make it without a pompom maker!!! I don't want to spend money when it's so easy to make one without a machine 😛. Thank you for your simple easy tutorial!!!

[@claudiacamama3623]

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

[@tcngs]

Is it necessary to use 2 strands of yarn?

[@jewelphoenix2334]

I get as far as the cutting of the pom pom around donut. The yarn falls off and it is irretrievably a pile of bits! What am I doing wrong?

[@susanh.2385]

ME TOO!!!! sorry for the all caps but…frustration!!!

[@MarckKnitwear]

That happened to me once, I kept the cuttings in case I can use them to stuff something.

[@akuotkuany3872]

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

[@chilley8307]

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

[@maryrose8057]

Thank you 🐑 and Stitch.

[@sheepandstitch]

You’re very welcome!

[@RKusmie64]

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!!

[@Lilith2000Xx]

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

[@RKusmie64]

@@Lilith2000Xx 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)

[@Lilith2000Xx]

Why am I here? Alright

[@Ongslay]

@@RKusmie64 Did they work????

[@RKusmie64]

@@Ongslay They worked beautifully.

[@amberleverett8201]

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!

[@leeleec09]

Loved your video ! Loved the humor in it lol

[@sheepandstitch]

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

[@jeanmyers1787]

Great Pom Pom trainer. Thank you from 🇬🇧

[@mikkiloveux]

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

[@michelewalburn4376]

Oh there's a lot less waste in this tutorial. I like that

[@shamarrobinsin7610]

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

[@sheepandstitch]

Awesome! Enjoy your pom pom!

[@reemasq]

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! :)

[@loriseabrook1906]

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

[@sheepandstitch]

You’re very welcome! Happy pomming! 😊

[@colleenmckee1079]

I soooooooo agree

[@Julie.Meggy_]

This is amazing ! It totally works!❤

[@janieross5592]

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!

[@karenst.germain2594]

Tried following your directions and for some reason when I went to cut I missed a step in how to keep it all together and not have it fall apart while cutting the center

[@cindyprice4093]

Me too. I have wasted so much yarn trying to make a pom pom.

[@JulieDelahooke]

Wonderful instructions, thank you so much!!! Two questions: 1) How would it work if I wanted to use different coloured yarn in the same pompom? 2) What was the point of the tinfoil?

[@SilentSuicideZombies]

Julie Delahooke as she said the tin foil when folded provides a material for scissors to the sharpened. With using another yarn colour, you can tie it on to the last colour end and keep wrapping :)

[@nryane]

Mikaela Hunter You could also have two yarns together and wrap the donut. Or use a variegated yarn.

[@jinnefervickers9535]

THANK YOU!!! Best "DIY Pompom Tutorial". THANK YOU.

[@christineconnell4562]

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!

[@khangduong5169]

Lovely teacher, beautiful product and good music

[@iulianaschnell1111]

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

[@debo4706]

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.

[@laurap1641]

Excellent Video - thank you! Never occurred to me to use poms instead of bows on gifts! Definitely doing that for my granddaughter's birthday present

[@beehune3]

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

[@mrs.josephine6919]

It's the excitement in her voice for me