How to Make a Pom Pom

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Author by Amanda Davis on January 20, 2026 Updated on January 20, 2026

We can show you how to make a pom pom in just 3 simple steps. These colorful creations are a fun project to do with kids as well!

colorful yarn pom poms

Today, we’ll show you how to make a pom pom in a multitude of colors! It’s as simple as wrapping around your fingers and then a quick snip with some scissors.

Why we love this project

Pom poms are a simple, fun craft to do that can be used as a base for many more projects down the line! We’ve made adorable pom pom chicks using this tutorial, and that’s only one of many ways you can use your pom poms!

The fun part is that you can make them in whichever colors you like. Pop them into a bowl for decoration, or tie them onto a string to use as a bunting!

child holding two homemade yarn pom poms

Helpful Project Information:

Age Level: 6 and up
Mess Factor: Medium
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Time to Complete: Less than 30 minutes
Cost Estimate: Less than $5.00

Craft supplies you will need

How to Make a Pom Pom

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this project. Please scroll down to simply print out the instructions!

Wrap the yarn around two fingers (small children can use three), counting and wrapping 100 times. If you’d like your pom poms to be larger like ours, you can wrap the yarn around four fingers as shown below.
Tie a piece of yarn around the center of your yarn loops and pull it tight, then knot it a couple of times.
Use scissors to cut the ends of the loops then trim and shape the yarn ends into a fluffy ball.

Expert Crafting Tips

You can adjust the sizes of your pom poms by using 2 fingers, 3 fingers, or 4 fingers to wrap the yarn around. The more fingers you use, the larger your pom will be.

Now you know it’s really that simple! Kids will love helping make these colorful creations from yarn as well.

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child holding a basket full of DIY yarn pom poms

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How to Make a Pom Pom

We can show you how to make a pom pom in just 3 simple steps. These colorful creations are a fun project to do with kids as well!

Prep Time0 minutes

Crafting Time15 minutes

Total Time15 minutes

Age Group: Adult Crafts, Kids Crafts

Project Type: Crafts

Instructions

Wrap the yarn around two fingers (small children can use three), counting and wrapping 100 times. If you'd like your pom poms to be larger like ours, you can wrap the yarn around four fingers.
Tie a piece of yarn around the center of your yarn loops and pull it tight, then knot it a couple of times.
Use scissors to cut the ends of the loops then trim and shape the yarn ends into a fluffy ball.

Expert Tips & FAQs

You can adjust the sizing of your pom poms by using 2, 3, or 4 fingers to create the base. The more fingers you use, the larger your pom poms will be.

This post originally appeared here on Feb 12, 2021.

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Amanda Davis is the crafty, entrepreneurial mother of four children. She loves to bake, cook, make kid's crafts and create decorative items for her home. She is a crafting expert and guru in the kitchen and has appeared online and in print publications many times over the years.