#POM POM STRING GARLAND HOW TO#

Now run the needle through the center of the pom (trying to grab onto the center string that ties it all up). Thread your needle with the same embroidery thread, knotting a few times at the end to catch. This will give you a more substantial garland to stitch the poms onto. The big pom poms take much more yarn to make, so grab an extra roll of yarn just to be sure.Ĭut three long pieces of yarn in desired finished length and tie knot in top. Start by making large poms using this pom maker (3 3/8″). This just allows you to use one continuous piece of embroidery thread instead of tying off knots, trimming and starting again with each pom.

In between poms, run the needle through the center of the yarn, then stitch on the next pom. You can stitch a few times back and forth to make sure the pom is secure Place the poms where you want them on the garland, poke the needle through the center of the pom (so it catches the knotted piece that holds it all together) and stitch into place. Knot one end a few times to make a thick knot. You don’t necessarily want to see the thread. Thread needle with embroidery thread in a color that matches your yarn.

#POM POM STRING GARLAND HOW TO#

HOW TO MAKE SMALL POM POM GARLANDĬut a piece of yarn to desired finished length of the garland. Now pull apart the pom maker and your pom pom is free.Ĭontinue this process a bunch of times until you have a big, gorgeous, fluffy pile of pom poms. Tie the piece of yarn around the center of the pom maker, extra tight. This will be used to wrap around the center to hold the pom together. Next, cut a piece of yarn just a little bit longer than the circumference of the pom pom maker. Make sure you keep the pom pom maker closed so you don’t loose all that yarn! Once the first side is full, string your yarn across to the other side and wrap.įold the sides in together and trim through the center ‘trough’ to cut the yarn. The more your wrap, the fuller your pom pom will be.

Open up the pom pom maker and wrap the yarn round and round the first side. Here is how to make a simple diy pom pom garland.Ĭhunky yarn (about 3 rolls) / pom pom makers (2 sizes) / embroidery thread / upholstery needle / scissors HOW TO MAKE THE POM POMS They are super easy to make, the supplies are minimal and you can just flip on your favorite show and keep your hands busy creating. The garland was originally made for a Christmas decoration, but I ended up liking them so much, they’ve become a year-round decoration. I mean, how adorable are those girls?! But the questions and comments I most receive when showing the porch swing is “ where is the pom pom garland from?“. And in nearly every one of those photos is the porch swing with pom pom garland draped above. We’ve been spending a lot of time out on the front porch this summer which means I’ve been showing more photos of it.

Pom pom string garland