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## PATTERNS: 

## POMPOMS 

Pompoms are fun to make and use to finish a project. Use leftover yarn from the project to match. Some have used this method of making pompoms using cardboard from a cereal box. 

## POMPOMS 

Directions are given to make pompoms. 

## MATERIALS 

• 4 oz., 4-ply worsted weight yarn (two colors) 

• lightweight cardboard (from a cereal box) 

• paper scissors 

• shears 

## Step #1: 

Cut two 2” circles out of lightweight cardboard. Cut a ½” opening and then cut a 3/4” circle out of the center of each. (This will look like a ‘C’.) 

## Step #2: 

Place two 12” lengths of yarn between cardboard. 

## Step #3: 

Wrap yarn around cardboard starting at one end of opening and wrapping evenly to the other side and continue back and forth until the pompom is the desired thickness (density). 

## Step #4: 

Tie 12” lengths of yarn once to hold wrapped yarn together. With shears, cut yarn between cardboard all the way around. 

## Step #5: 

Tie 12” lengths of yarn tightly with a square knot to hold cut yarn firmly. 

## Step #6: 

Trim pompom evenly and to desired size. The pompom is ready to be added to project. 

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