While I have always thought gnomes to be cute, I have to say I have not been a gnome collector….until now! Oh my goodness! Whether it is because they are simply adorable or that making them has become quite theraputic, I am totally enjoying these DIY Pom Pom Gnomes and More!
A quick search on Pinterest will show you MANY ways of making yarn pom poms. I have made pom poms over the years for various crafts, and I can honestly say I have tried MANY methods! However, the one method I refuse to try is using a purchased pom pom maker. I try to be as thrifty as I can so that is just not an option for me…and mine have still turned out fluffy and full!
Supplies Needed ~
- yarn
- scissors (sharp and with pointy tip)
- serving fork, wooden fork, credit card, or cardboard cut about 1 1/4″ wide X 1 1/4″ wide
- hot glue gun
- embellishments for nose: wooden ball, small stones, pearl balls, etc.
- toilet paper roll(s)
- tape (for incidentals)
First of all, you need to focus on your yarn. Any yarn will work, and I mean ANY yarn. So what is the difference between the $4.99 yarn and the $7.99 yarn? There are many differences, but for these DIY pom pom gnomes, it is basically the thickness. The thicker the yarn, the less it will take to create a full ball.
How to Make Yarn Pom Poms ~
My favorite method for making pom poms is with a large serving fork. The fork I use is about 1 1/4″ wide. Some other methods are using a credit card or cutting a piece of cardboard to the exact size you want. There are truly so many items you can use for this project, this has just been the method I have found I really like.
- Cut one piece of yarn about 6-7 inches. Place the yarn as shown in the picture above.
- Wrap your desired color of yarn around the fork until you get the desired size and thickness. While you are wrapping, you will leave the one piece of yarn hanging down for later use.
- I have included a picture to give you an idea of how the pom poms will turn out according to the number of times you wrap. The smaller ball was wrapped around the serving fork 100 times and the bigger ball was wrapped around the serving fork 200 times.
