Fun Ideas to Use Leftover Yarn Pom-Poms for the Holidays

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Making pom-poms is a great way to use your leftover yarn, and you can put them to use in so many ways for the holidays! We have a few different tutorials to make pom-poms, and tons of ideas to craft with them.

Methods for Making Pom-Poms

First, let’s quickly go over the three main methods we recommend for making pom-poms!

With Pom-Pom Maker

This is the method to use when you want your pom-pom to really look perfect—or if you want to introduce multiple colors and want everything to lay just so. Pom-pom makers are super affordable and come in a variety of sizes. Get this set from Clover [affiliate link] if you want to have lots of options!

Toilet Paper Roll Method

There’s no need for a fancy tool to make a great pom-pom! This method makes a lovely, full pom-pom that’s just as good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ef2u5okVouk

Pom-Poms in Bulk

If you’re doing one massive project or many small projects and you just need a ton of pom-poms, this method is a time-efficient way to get great-looking pom-poms at maximum efficiency.

https://youtu.be/E1c6UtVG5dA

There’s no wrong answer here! For all of the methods, just be sure to give your pom-pom a trim to shape it.

Put Your Pom-Poms to Work

Now that you have a perfect pom-pom—or a whole bunch of pom-poms—it’s time to put them to use in your crafty holiday fun!

Gift Charm to Ornament

I’ve been enjoying Courtney Flynn’s pom-pom reels on Instagram. She recently shared one that showed a pom-pom made from many different yarn weights in different colors. It inspired me to grab scraps from my stash to make my own! I followed the Interweave Yarn Hack process to make pom-poms in bulk. In no time at all, I had a fun collection of playful pom-poms. But what should I do with them?

With plans to visit friends for a holiday party, I decided to make a pom-pom gift tag! It’s a festive way to doll up a bottle of something bubbly. Then, when you’re ready to pop the cork, pop the pom-pom on the tree. It will act as a fun keepsake and reminder of the evening year after year. —Kerry Bogert, Content Manager, Yarn

Pom-Pom Décor: Garlands and More

There are so many ways to turn pom-poms into holiday décor! From garlands, both simple and complex, to wreaths to ornaments and more—the possibilties are endless. For many décor projects and gifts, the bulk pom-pom method is the way to go. Just check out the Santa’s Hanging Around Wreath below and imagine making all of those pom-poms by hand! Though of course, if you find the process of making pom-poms soothing, you may wish to do just that. I’d love to make a pom-pom wreath for next year, but I think I would make mine in a variety of holiday-colored yarns to use up scraps!

Learn how you can make that sweet little snowman out of pom-poms with the video below. These little fellows would be such cute gifts. I’m thinking about making a set of two full size and one mini for my friends who are having a Christmas baby this year! —Andrea Lotz, Digital Editor

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbjdTmAhGlM

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How would you use pom-poms in your holiday fun? Let us know in the comments!

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