PomPom Garland Online Class

welcome

Hello and welcome to the PomPom Garland online class! I’m so glad you’ve decided to make this string of happiness – it’s lots of fun and easy to do. Making pompom garlands is an easy way to inject the love of handmade into your home, especially at Christmas.

Share your pompom garland photos with us on Instagram by tagging @homelealass and #homelealass.

 

what we’re making

We’re making your PomPom Garland using Australian cotton for the string, and chunky Australian merino wool for the pompoms – the individual pieces of yarn that are twisted together in this yarn means your pompoms will turn out full and lovely.

We’ll use a Clover pompom maker to make your pompoms and we’ll easily (and securely) attach each of your 6 pompoms to your string, which is crocheted.

 

sizes

The finished size of each pompom is approximately 5cm (2.0in) in diameter, and the complete length of your garland is 2.1m (2.3yds).

There are 6 pompoms on the garland.

 

if you need help

If you’ve got any questions while you’re making your PomPom Garland simply post your question on my Facebook Page – I’ll respond as soon as I can. If you can add photos or videos, I’ll be able to give you the best help possible.

 

the fine print

This pattern is the original work of Lynda Rennick and is covered by copyright. I ask that you do not share any of this pattern (or your access to it) without my written permission.

 

 

before we start

what you’ll need

To make each PomPom Garland you will need:

  • 1 x Homelea Bliss yarn in your favourite colour/s
  • 5g of undyed 8ply/DK weight Australian cotton (we use Full Circle Fibres)
  • 5mm (H) bamboo crochet hook
  • yellow Clover pompom maker
  • scissors
  • tape measure
  • the desire to make something beautiful

The PomPom Garland Kit is available here.

 

 

how to make a lovely pompom

the yarn

Homelea Bliss is ideal for making perfect pompoms because it’s made up of lots of individual pieces of yarn that are twisted together in lots of 3. When you fluff and trim your pompom these individual pieces come apart and fluff up to fill any gaps and make a full pompom

 

the pompom maker

I’ve made pompoms the “old fashioned way” with 2 pieces of cardboard, and also with plastic doughnuts, but I can never get my pompom looking round and full! I’ve fallen head over heels in love with the Clover pompom makers because they’re perfectly proportioned, easy to use and I can make my pompom without having to cut individual lengths of yarn.

 

the scissors

The perfect pompom requires lots of trimming and this requires scissors that are sharp, the right size and easy to hold.

 

nice and tight

It’s important to get as much yarn as possible into your pompom as this makes it lovely and full. The way to do this is to wind your yarn as tightly as possible around your pompom maker.

 

fluff and trim

It sounds a little odd to “fluff” your pompom, but it’s important! This separates the individual pieces of yarn and fluffs them up to create a full and lovely pompom. “Fluff and trim” over and over again to create the fullest pompom possible.

 

take your time

Lovely pompoms aren’t created in one sitting, it’s one of those things that is worth looking at with fresh eyes. When you think you’re finished, or you’re just getting frustrated, put your pompom down and come back to it later – you’ll be glad you did.


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step 1: prepare your yarn

turn your skein into a ball

The first thing you’ll need to do is turn your chunky skein of Homelea Bliss into a ball. The easiest way to do this is to:

  • open up the skein
  • lie the skein flat and in a circle in front of you
  • untie or cut the loops that are holding the yarn together
  • find the end
  • carefully unwind some of the yarn
  • wrap the end around your fingers a couple of times
  • slip the yarn off your fingers, fold it in two and then wind the yarn around this to start creating a ball
  • keep carefully unwinding the skein and wrapping it around the ball until you’re finished.

prepare your pompom ties

If you’re using a Homelea Bliss mini skein: from your ball of yarn, cut off 2 lengths, each 50cm (19.7in) long. Separate each of these into 3 strands – we’re going to use these as a tie to hold your pompom together.

If you’re using the Colourful PomPom Garland Kit (with 6 tiny skeins): cut off 50cm (19.7in) from one end and separate it into 3 strands – we’re going to use one of these as a tie to hold your pompom together. With the remaining yarn, cut it in half – one half will be one side of your pompom, and the other half will be the other side.

 

 

step 2: wind the first side

Please note you do not need to cut the yarn from the ball to make the pompoms in this step.

  • unclip both arms on one side of your pompom maker.
  • using the ball of yarn, wrap it tightly around both arms, keeping the yarn side by side on the inside of the curve:
    • 1stlayer – aim for 6 wraps
    • 2ndlayer – aim for 5 wraps
    • 3rdlayer – aim for 4 wraps

If your number of wraps vary don’t worry, these are a guide only. The important thing is to use up most of your yarn evenly.

  • fold the arms back into position and cut off the excess yarn.

 

 

step 3: wind the second side

Please note you do not need to cut the yarn from the ball to make the pompoms in this step.

  • unclip both arms on the other side of your pompom maker.
  • using the ball of yarn, wrap it tightly around both arms, keeping the yarn side by side on the inside of the curve:
    • 1stlayer – aim for 6 wraps
    • 2ndlayer – aim for 5 wraps
    • 3rdlayer – aim for 4 wraps

If your number of wraps vary don’t worry, these are a guide only. The important thing is to use up most of your yarn evenly.

  • fold the arms back into position and cut off the excess yarn.

 

 

step 4: cut and tie

  • using your scissors, cut along the V groove between the arms. Do this all around your pompom maker.
  • with the 50cm length that you’ve separated into 3, tie the pompom together by wrapping the tie around the V groove.
  • pull the yarn tight (so your pompom doesn’t fall apart) and securely tie a knot.

 

 

step 5: trim and unclip

  • before unclipping your pompom maker, trim your pompom so it’s even around the outside edge.
  • on one side of your pompom maker, individually unclip each arm. Do the same thing on the other side.
  • pull the 2 white sections of your pompom maker apart.
  • put your pompom maker back together so it’s ready to make another one.

 

step 6: fluff and trim

This is a very important step and it involves lots and lots of trimming.

Repeat the following over and over again until you’re happy with your pompom (being careful not to trim your ties of course):

  • with your fingers, massage your pompom to fluff out the individual pieces of yarn and to straighten out any twisted pieces.
  • gradually trim your pompom to make it look more even – starting with the larger, more obvious parts and then moving onto the smaller irregularities.

 

Now make another 5 pompoms.

 

 

 

step 7: start the string by making a slip knot

We’re going to start crocheting your garland string by making a slip knot. There are lots of different ways to do these, and each one works fine. The important thing to remember is that the end attached to the ball needs to make the loop bigger and smaller.

For this pattern, the non-ball end of your slip stitch needs to be at least 30cm (11.8in) long.

 

place the slip knot on the crochet hook

The slip knot goes onto your crochet hook, and this makes the first stitch.

The size of the slip knot is important for determining the size and consistency of the stitches in your crocheting. Your slip knot should be able to move freely up and down your crochet hook.

With practice, you will discover the right size for your crocheting – don’t be afraid to try different sizes.

 

how to hold the crochet hook and yarn

There are different ways to hold the crochet hook and yarn, and the best way to do it is to do what feels best for you – the important thing is that you can control the hook. Experiment with different ways until you find something that works for you.

I’m right-handed, and I hold the hook in my right hand and the yarn in my left hand. If you’re left-handed, it’s the other way around.

 

 

step 8: make the chain stitches

To crochet your string:

  • make a chain stitch:
    • wrap the yarn around the hook from back to front, and
    • pull the yarn through the loop on the hook.
    • At the end of a chain stitch, you will only have one loop on your hook.
  • make another 220 chain stitches, or the number required so your chain is 2.1m long

 

step 9: secure your last stitch

  • leaving a 30cm (11.8in) tail, cut the yarn
  • pull the end through loop on your crochet hook
  • pull it to close and secure the stitch

 

step 10: tie a loop

Cut the yarn, leaving a 30cm (11.8in) tail.

Do the following for each end of your string:

  • fold the end in half
  • tie a knot around the end of the crocheting to create a hanging loop
  • trim off the little end that’s left close to the knot

 

step 11: tie on your pompoms

fold your string

First, we need to work out where to tie your pompoms. To do this lie your chain out on the table and fold it

so that there are 7 lengths sitting side by side. Each length should be about 30cm (11.8in).

 

attach pompoms

We’ll attach your pompoms onto the string at each point where there is a fold.

Do the following for each pompom:

  • find the chain stitch closest to the fold
  • put your crochet hook under one of the loops in the chain stitch
  • wrap one of the ends of the pompom tie around your crochet hook and pull it out of the chain stitch loop
  • tie a secure knot using the pompom tie around the chain.
  • trim the pompom ties close to the outside of the pompom.

 

Yay! You’ve finished your PomPom Garland! Now it’s time to enjoy your string of happiness.

 

congratulations

It’s been an absolute pleasure to help you make your PomPom Garland – I hope you’ve enjoyed it!

Share your pompom garland photos with us on Instagram by tagging @homelealass and #homelealass.

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With love, Lynda.

 

pdf instructions download

Download the pdf instructions here.

 

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