Tricolor Yarn Pom Pom

Tricolor Yarn Pom Pom Pattern

Materials

• 100 yards of worsted weight yarn in three colors: blue, gray, brown
• Sharp scissors
• A piece of cardboard (approximately 4 inches wide)
• Tape measure

Gauge

Gauge is not essential for this project; thickness and fluffiness depend on your yarn and wrapping technique.

Abbreviations

• yds - Yards

Instructions

1. Prepare Your Cardboard: Cut a piece of cardboard to approximately 4 inches wide. This will be used as your pom pom template.
2. Wrapping the Yarn:
   1. Hold the start of the blue yarn against the cardboard.
   2. Wrap the blue yarn around the cardboard approximately 50 times. Ensure each wrap is snug but not too tight.
   3. Switch to the gray yarn and continue wrapping for another 50 times.
   4. Finish with the brown yarn, wrapping around the cardboard an additional 50 times.
   5. Cut the yarn at the end of the final wrap.
3. Tie the Center:
   1. Carefully slide a separate piece of yarn (about 10 inches long) between the cardboard and the wrapped yarn.
   2. Tie it tightly around the center of the wrapped yarn. Double knot to secure.
   3. Gently slide the yarn bundle off the cardboard.
4. Cutting the Loops: Using sharp scissors, cut the loops on both sides of the bundle to create the pom.
5. Shaping the Pom Pom:
   1. Fluff the pom pom gently with your hands.
   2. Trim any uneven strands to form a nice round shape. Be careful not to over-trim.
6. Finishing Touches: Trim the long tying strands to blend in with the rest of the pom pom unless you plan to use them to attach the pom pom to another project.

Tips

• Feel free to vary the number of wraps or combination of colors to create a different effect.
• Ensure your scissors are very sharp to cut through the layers of yarn efficiently.