Explore the art of creating chic accessories and heartfelt gifts with yarn pom pom crafts for adults. Our grown up focused guide showcases projects everyone can enjoy, making your creations stand out with a personal touch.
Who doesn’t love a pom-pom craft project? They are soft, colourful, and fun to make as a child or adult. Pom-pom making is so easy that even a toddler can do it (with some help).
Pom poms are small decorative balls made from loops of yarn. Their appeal lies in their versatility, tactile nature, and ability to add colour and texture to various projects.
Why Pom Pom Crafts are Appealing
- Fun and Playful: Pom poms have a fun and playful vibe. They can instantly add a touch of joy and cheer to any project, making them perfect fun crafts that are meant to be light-hearted and enjoyable.
- Pom poms are easy to make and offer a great DIY and customization opportunity. They allow for creativity and personalization in crafts, making them unique and one-of-a-kind.
- Versatility: They are used in various crafts and projects, from fashion accessories such as earrings, keychains, and hats to home decor items like pillows, blankets, and rugs.
- Textural and Sensory Appeal: Pom poms are tactile and provide a sensory experience with a soft, fluffy texture. Making pom poms can be soothing and satisfying, as it involves wrapping and fluffing yarn or other materials.
- Pom Poms are used to add a pop of colour to any project, and their fluffy appearance can make them stand out and catch the eye.
How To Make Pom Poms
There are several different ways to make pom-poms. As a child, I made them using cardboard doughnuts we cut from old packaging. I remember trying to squeeze the ball of wool through the cardboard hole as I wrapped it around the cardboard doughnuts.
This method worked but wasn’t the easiest way to make Pom-poms. Now, you can buy a plastic Pom Pom maker for the easiest Pom Pom making. No more stuffing a giant ball of yarn through a small cardboard hole.
I’ve seen pom-poms made using toilet rolls. Small pom-poms can be made on the end of the forks.
If you don’t have cardboard or forks, you can make pom poms by wrapping yarn around your fingers.
All these methods are for individual pom-poms, but if you want to do a lot of pom pom projects fast, I have a great step-by-step guide for doing just that using only a wire coat hanger.
I used this method to make lots of pom-pom bunny tails for my paper bunny treat bags all in one go.
The Best Pom Pom DIYs
Embark on a whimsical journey through the world of yarn pom pom crafts, where creativity knows no bounds, and a simple ball of yarn can transform into a masterpiece. These crafts offer an array of possibilities, from chic home decor to stylish accessories and thoughtful gifts.
Designed with adults in mind but open to all ages, our curated selection of crafts invites you to explore the vibrant potential of pom poms, turning simple materials into expressions of your unique style and imagination.
Marimekko DIY Pom-Pom Flowers
This craft is a great yarn stash buster and fun to make. The pom-pom flowers are inspired by the famous Marimekko Unikko poppy design. The colorful rainbow flowers will brighten up any home.
DIY Pom Pom Tassel Heart Wall Hanging
Combine colourful large yarn pom poms and tassels to make a gorgeous heart-shaped wreath for the wall.
Fall Pom-Pom Garland
Create a cozy and vibrant fall pom pom garland that adds colour to your seasonal decor! This adult fall craft is fun and easy, perfect for bringing autumn vibes into your home. With warm, rich tones, this garland makes a charming addition to any space—ideal for decorating mantels, doorways, or even your fall party.
Pom Pom Christmas Tree DIY Wall hanging
A great way to use green pom-poms, hang them to make a unique Christmas tree. This pom-pom tree would look great hung on the front door as a unique Christmas wreath.
DIY: pom-pom chandelier
I love this colorful chandelier it would look fabulous in a child's bedroom. You could choose pom-poms in colors to match your home decor.
Pom Pom Lamp Makeover
Upcycle your plain old IKEA lamps with large, colourful pom poms to brighten your home.
DIY Easter Pom Pom Party Bunnies Tutorial
It's fun to make animal pom poms like these very cute bunnies for Easter.
Mini Pom Pom Pillow DIY
Pim your pillows with colorful mini pom-poms for a fresh boho look. Create fun patterns and designs with the mini pom-poms.
Anthropologie Inspired Pom-Pom Pens
These Anthropolgie inspired pens would brighten up any home office.
Yarn Pom Pom Letters
These letters look like they are great fun to make. You could make letters to spell our your favorite word or name, and then stick them on the wall for personalized decoration.
Rainbow Mini Pom-Pom Tree
These pom-pom decorated branches look gorgeous and would really add a lovely splash of color to any room. Great for those that love to decorate with rainbows.
Pom-Pom Rug
I bet that this rug feels lovely underfoot. Walking across this in bare feet would be like getting a soft cuddly foot massage.
The Perfect Gift: Yarn Ball Pom Pom Bookmark
These pom-pom DIY bookmarks are so cute and would look great in the study with the Anthropologie-inspired pens.
Make a Bright and Colorful Boho Holiday Pom-Pom Wreath
The colors on this Boho pom-pom wreath are gorgeous. It would brighten up even the dullest of front doors.
DIY Scrapbook Paper & Yarn Pom Pom Party Hats
Combine scrapbook paper with pom poms to make the cutest party hats for any celebration.
Pom Pom + Washi Tape Gift Tags
Using pom poms with gift wrapping is a simple but cute idea.
Pom Pom Flowers In Vase
A simpler version of the Pom-Pom flower, just use yarn in your favorite color.
Pom pom solar system mobile
This is such a wonderful idea. Not only does the pom-pom mobile look fabulous but it's also educational. Win-Win!
Easy Way To Make Colourful Boho Style Jeans Pillows
Pom-poms are great for adding a Boho element to pillows. Just add one pom-pom to each corner.
Bunny Pom Pom Wreath DIY
There must be a pom pom wreath idea for every season, this bunny one is perfect for spring.
Pom Pom Town Play Set
It's such a cute playset for kids. I especially love the mini-mountains.
DIY Pompom Heart Wreath
A great Valentine's heart decoration for the front door.
How To Make A Christmas Tree Pillow Form A Sweater
Handmade yarn pom-poms are used to decorate this upcycled Christmas tree pillow.
Reindeer Pom-Pom Crafts
Another cute Christmas idea with this reindeer pom-pom garland.
Make Pom Pom Ornaments for Christmas
A gorgeous garland of Christmas pom-pom light decorations.
DIY Pom Pom Christmas Stocking
Make gorgeous textured Christmas stockings with pom poms, choose the your favourite festive yarn colours.
Pom-pom Napkin Rings
Add a bit of fun and color to your dining table with these lovely napkin rings.
Easter Chicks
This is a fantasitc fun Easter craft, add googly eyes to yellow pom poms to make cute little chicks.
Giant Pom-Pom garland
Oversized pom-poms make a fun garland. Plus, it is a 5-minute pom-pom craft.
Pom Pom Footstool
I bet this stool is lovely to sit on. It looks very soft as well as bright and colorful.
Ice Cream Cone Garland
A fun decoration for a summer party. A rainbow of ice cream pom-poms.
Pom-pom Rainbow Wall Art
I'm a sucker for a rainbow craft, and this pom-pom wall hanging is fun.
Pom Pom Rug the Easy Way - It's SO Fluffy!
Make a gorgeous spring fluffy flower pom pom rug for your living space.
DIY Christmas Ornaments with Pom Pom Gnome
Add a felt hat to a pom pom, and you will have some cute Christmas gnome ornaments for your tree.
Pom Poms scarf
Make a lovely fun scarf from a collection of yarn pom poms.
Check out these other easy yarn crafts for adults.
Amy@MomAdvice
Tuesday 12th of April 2016
Wow, thank you so much for including my pom pom wreath. Although it took forever to finish (that's a lot of pom poms!!), it's actually one of my favorite things in our house. Loved seeing all these sweet comments about it! Thank you!
Claire Armstrong
Tuesday 12th of April 2016
Your welcome, your pom-poms wreath was awesome.
yamini
Friday 8th of April 2016
Really cute ideas! already sharing it with our Luvly Marketplace community. Thanks :)
Claire Armstrong
Friday 8th of April 2016
Thank you !
Laura
Wednesday 6th of April 2016
I love the pom rug but I can not read the instructions. They are written in another language. Do you know how I could get them in English? I would love to make it. ??
Claire Armstrong
Thursday 7th of April 2016
When I land on a blog in another language Google normally asks me if I want the page translated. So if you use google chrome as your browser it should give you this option. Or just cut and paste the text into Google translate. Hope that is helpful.
Charlene Asay
Tuesday 5th of April 2016
Love the pom pom tree. What cute ideas. Thanks for linking up at Family Joy Blog Link Up Party this week.
Claire Armstrong
Wednesday 6th of April 2016
Thank you !
Tuula @ Thrift yRebel Vintage
Tuesday 5th of April 2016
What a great bunch of pom pom projects Claire. I love pom poms! They kinda have a fun retro thing going for them that I adore. Those pillows are pure awesomeness, but love the rest too. Thanks so much for sharing at Vintage Charm.