Pom-pom

To make a pom-pom, cut two cardboard circles the desired diameter of the pom-pom. Cut a hole in the center of each circle. Thread a tapestry needle with yarn and wrap the yarn around both cardboard circles (Figure 1). Continue wrapping until the cardboard circle is completely covered and the center hole is filled in (Figure 2). With sharp scissors, cut around the edge of the pom-pom (Figure 3). Pull the two layers of cardboard apart and insert a doubled strand of yarn between the layers, wrap the yarn around the center of the pom-pom a few times and tie tightly (Figure 4), leaving long ends for attaching the pompom. Remove the cardboard, fluff the pom-pom and trim (Figure 5).

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