5 Minuted DIY: Yarn Pom Poms (how-to video)
There are a lot of tutorials available online for yarn pom poms, but I recently decided that I want to start posting my own takes on common craft how-tos here on Creature Comforts in order to make this space even more reflective of the things I love. I hope this and future DIYs will be helpful and enjoyable for you.
Anyhow...after years of messing with plastic and cardboard pom pom making contraptions (and a lot of irritation in the process) I finally settled on a ridiculously simple method that I love and use all the time. I give you...DIY Yarn Pom Poms:
I've added notes throughout the video that summarize the steps for those of you who are hearing impaired or need to watch with the sound off. If you need clarification on any of the steps, please just let me know. I'm happy to add more details for you.
BTW...this tutorial will come in handy for the DIY post I have created for you later today (and a special one I have scheduled for the 12th too). See you in a couple hours. xo Ez
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| by Ez Wednesday, November 30, 2011 
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yup. That's how I do it too - fast and easy. Great video!
Hey EZ--Great tutorial! That special little knot you used, where you looped the string twice to create a steady hold, is called a surgeon's knot! We use it to hold sutures secure in the OR. Excellent for crafting use though too! Thanks so much for sharing!
That's a great video... Really funny too, I never would have thought to stab yarn between my fingers with scissors (I'm still cracking up). I love that you don't need any pom pom makers, so simple.
Excellent! That is the best method! Good scissors are a must!
Love the tutorial! I've never made a pom pom now I'm jumping off the couch to make one! ;)
great video, ez! definitely diong this. i've definitely tried contraptions and won't pay for the pompom maker at the store. i appreciate it. can't wait for the next tutorial!
Really interesting about the surgeon's knot. I think it's a great idea to post your take on common crafts, and I am looking forward to what you have in store. This was a great video--love your personality and the notes you added (and that you went back and noted that circularly is a word, ha!). How fun to get 3 Creature Comforts posts in one day!! Can't wait to check back later!
Oh hooray! Thanks for your comments guys.
Alix - It's so great to find out that my little knot has a name. Thanks for sharing that with me!
Heather - Yes...I'm sure I do all sorts of bizarre things in the name of craft. It only occurs to me after making it public that it might be odd. ;-)
The next DIY is coming up really soon. I'm just waiting for YouTube to finish processing the video portion. See you then. xo Ez
wOOW gorgeous video! great idea!!!
Excellent tutorial. I was never satisfied with the pom poms I made before, but this method seems to be the ticket to a dense pom pom. Thanks!!!
Wow, that is ridiculously easy. And soo cute!
YEAHHH! Looks sooo cute!
Thanx for the great video!
I´m in bed because i´m ill, so this is the best tactic for don´t fall asleep and have a little bit action on my couch:-)
Thank you very much!!!
Greats from Germany,
jule
Last week, using this same method, I made a bunch of these in cream, white, and two different greys. I needed a large quantity for garland and this made fast work of it.
Thank you so much for this great tutorial! It's basically the method I use, but I've always precariously removed the rolled yarn from my fingers before tying it off. Not always a successful endeavor, as you can imagine, so I'm glad to have an easier way to do it. I also love the tip about the surgeon's knot. It's always been a stuggle for me to keep the yarn tight while making the first knot, so this will be very helpful.
I also wanted to let you know that I really like the set up and lighting you used for the video. It was very easy to see and understand everything you were doing. I look forward to seeing your future tutorials!
This is AWESOME. Will def use!!!
Reaaally cute, nice and easy! Thank you for the tutorial!
Perfect timing! I'm making hats for my kids & was just telling my husband this morning that I needed to look online for a better way to make pom-pom toppers, as my previous attempts have been accompanied by a lot of cursing and restarting. Thank you for the tutorial!
Fab tutorial!! Finally an easy method & well explained!! I'd been wanting to do some garlands & other ornaments & had been having a time trying to get a good method down!! THANKS!!
Just did three of these! Thanks so much, the tutorial was super easy and they are adorable.
Ez, what a really great tutorial and super-cute video. Your explanations and humour made it much more fun. I think a great addition to your repertoire. More videos please! Steph x
i love this video; now i will try a pom-pom w/o a cardboard circle; but what if you want to make a larger pom--say 5 to 6 inches? you are adorable btw...!
please send me new tutorials too. thanks and happy holidays.
i've been saving this to watch, because i have some of those plastic makers & this looks so much easier!
[and i'll probably use my scissors, too, cuz they'll be handy :)]
How fun! You are awesome. Thanks for the tutorial.
i paused the video, went and got some yarn and was almost done at the same time you were. still smiling at my cute little yellow pom pom. thank you so much for this tutorial!
Wow... such a great video. Thanks for sharing :)