PATTERNS: POMPOMS POMPOMS MATERIALS Step #1: Step #2: Step #3: Step #4: Step #5: Step #6: 36 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. Directions are given to make pompoms. 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’.) Place two 12” lengths of yarn between cardboard. 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). Tie 12” lengths of yarn once to hold wrapped yarn  together. With shears, cut yarn between cardboard all  the way around.  Tie 12” lengths of yarn tightly with a square knot to  hold cut yarn firmly. Trim pompom evenly and to desired size. The pompom is  ready to be added to project. • 4 oz., 4-ply worsted weight yarn (two colors)  • lightweight cardboard (from a cereal box) • paper scissors • shears