Cut out two cardboard circles. Make the outer circle as big as you want your pompom. The inner hole? That’s the secret. A bigger hole means a fluffier result.
Place the circles together. Now, wrap your yarn around and through the hole. Think of a tiny, cozy donut getting a yarn sweater. Do this until the hole is almost completely filled.
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Don’t stop. The more wraps, the denser the pompom. A wimpy wrap makes a wimpy pompom. Be generous. Be a yarn billionaire.
The Scary Part: The Cut
Here comes the leap of faith. Slide your scissors between the two cardboard circles. Now, cut all the way around the outer edge. Hold your breath. It feels wrong. It looks like you’re destroying your beautiful creation.
You aren’t. You’re setting it free. Once you’ve snipped every single loop, you’ll see a shaggy, messy star. Don’t panic. The chaos is part of the process.
Now for the core move. Tie a very long piece of yarn tightly between the two cardboard circles. Wrap it around twice. Pull it until your fingers hurt. This knot is the soul of your pompom. If it’s loose, your pompom explodes later. Scary.
