Pom Pom Kit
Pom poms are universally irresistible little, springy, soft spheres of good cheer… And who in this world isn’t seeking a bit of joy? Let the merry making begin with our new Pom Pom Kit!
Our step-by-step instructions dispel the mystery of making the perfect pom pom, not just a one-color classic, but special designs, too, like all-over sprinkles, patches of color blocks, and scattered polka dots. You’ll also learn how to combine designs for your own custom remixes.
Each kit includes a fun bouquet of six skeins of our Pocket Posy, a great yarn for long-lasting fluffiness. You’ll also find our new Pom Pom Maker Set, a brightly colored and hardy Plexiglass tool set that includes two U-shaped makers, plus six trim guides for giving tidy pom pom haircuts!
Fully equipped, you’re now free to whip up a mind-boggling variety of pom poms, and then to follow our simple directions to put them to good use…
String them onto garlands and necklaces, hang them as charms and ornaments, or place your pom poms on top of hats and gifts, at the ends of zippers and scarves, or in piles of fun on the holiday table!
No one has ever met a mean or sulky pom pom, and no one will ever be upset to find one where they least expect it. We say, bring pom poms to the party… And the more the merrier!
Created in collaboration with Marisa Morrison of The Neon Tea Party. Thank you, Marisa, for your boundless creativity and amazing pom pom vision! Check here for upcoming workshops with Marisa at Purl Soho.
Materials
Each Pom Pom Kit comes with enough materials to make 9 to 25 pom poms, depending on size (NOTE: the Pom Pom Kit is no longer available.)…
- 6 skeins of Purl Soho’s Pocket Posy (75% superwash merino, 15% cashmere, 10% nylon) in the colors Heirloom White, Sour Gooseberry, Marigold Orange, Pink Papaya, Winter Heath, and Beetle Blue.
- Purl Soho’s Pom Pom Maker Set, which includes two makers (1¾ and 2½ inches wide) and six trim guides (1 to 2½ inches in diameter)
- A skein of DMC’s Embroidery Floss in Ecru
- A tapestry needle
- A Pom Pom Pattern
You’ll also need…
- Very sharp scissors
FINISHED SIZES
1 to 3 inches in diameter
PATTERN
Our Pom Pom Pattern is available as a PDF download only.
I love this and am considering purchasing one. I like that there are two of the tools included and am wondering if this might be an appropriate craft that my 6 year old could help me with? Thank you!
Hi Tanesa,
Thanks for reaching out! Pom poms are a wonderful activity for kids of almost all ages! Though you may want to do most of the scissor work yourself, a 6 year old is more than capable of wrapping the yarn around the pom pom maker and selecting color combinations and patterns. I’ve made many pom poms with my own children and we all enjoy it!
Happy crafting!
Julianna
This pompom kit looks so wonderful!
I’m really thinking about purchasing one, but I’m a little wary.
I have had so much trouble with pompoms falling apart in the past.
Does this kit contain a little “secret” about how to securely tie-off the pompom.
I really love pompoms, so I’m hoping this may be the answer to my prayers!
Thank you,
Diana
Hi Diana,
Thank you so much for the kind words! You may find that the U-shaped pom pom maker makes it much easier to tie the pom poms tightly – we also include some embroidery floss for this step, since you can really tighten it up without worrying about it breaking the way yarn might! If you want a preview, you can check out our Pom Pom Tutorial which explains the basics of how to use the U-shaped pom pom maker and includes our tips for securing everything. We have found our pom pom garland in the shop to be quite resilient, so hopefully this kit creates the pom poms of your dreams!
Best,
Julianna
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Hello!
Looking forward to making pom poms for the winter hats i’ve knitted. I’d like to purchase scissors for pom-pom making. Can you tell me what you would recommend?
Thanks so mush!
Hi Laura,
Great question! Any short, sharp scissors work well for trimming pom poms. The spring action handle on Fiskars Easy Action Micro Tip Scissors makes it really easy on your hands to get all the trimming done, and they are great for detailed snips!
Best,
Julianna
Hi. I am interested in your PDF pattern book, but the links are down. Is there another way to get it? thank you in advance!
Hi Elvira,
Thanks for reaching out! We have been experiencing some web difficulties today so that may be the reason the links aren’t working at the moment, but our tech team is working fast to have our site up and running again! In the meantime, you can find the page to purchase the PDF here: Pom Pom Pattern
I hope this helps!
Gianna