how to make perfect pom poms // make this – S1 • E3

This is Episode 03 of my series, MAKE THIS!

Season 01, YARN IT is all about yarn. If you aren't caught up, you can binge Episode 01: ULTIMATE TASSEL TUTORIAL and Episode 02: BOHO FRINGE BASKET before diving into this episode.

Today we're talking pom poms — I'm showing you 4 ways to make the perfect pom pom, dishing on my secret tip for getting your poms extra fluffy, and showing you how to turn your poms into an adorable pom pom bouquet!

  YOU'LL NEED:

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• Yarn — 2-4 different colors / Textures
• Pom Pom Maker (similar style HERE)
• Vase
• Dowel Rods – 8-12
• Scissors

p.s. I love this Fray Block to keep the ends of my yarn from fraying

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HOW TO MAKE A POM POM BOUQUET

To make the bouquet, start by making 8-12 pom poms in a variety of sizes and colors. Be sure to watch the video to learn my trick for getting super fluffy pom poms.

Next, insert a dowel rod into the middle of each pom pom and tie the "tail" strings around the dowel at the base of the pom pom to secure.

Arrange your pom pom 'flowers' in your vase by alternating sizes and colors for a balanced look.

You can use a piece of floral arrangement foam or feed each of your sticks through an empty toilet paper tube to keep them in place.

Arrange until you love the way it looks. Best of all you don't have to be a responsible plant parent to keep this arrangement alive!