Winnie the Pooh Pom-Poms
Do you know someone who loves Winnie the Pooh?
Or
Are you looking for a little something sweet to make?
From brightening up a nursery to adding in a hint of whimsy in a sophisticated decor, these Pooh-inspired pom-poms can be strung up on a garland or sewn onto a pillow for a soft surprise.
Creating decor that can grow…
I loved watching Winnie the Pooh growing up as a kid, so naturally, I thought my kids would love it too. While my first two liked to watch it occasionally, my third watches a Pooh movie at least once a day. She’s obsessed!
And since she is the baby (brand new in fact), I set out to make her some decor items that showcase her love of this hungry and mischievous bear. There’s only one problem…
Being the third child and a complete surprise (her siblings are 7 & 9), we don’t have a room designated as a nursery for her. She’s currently sharing our bedroom and eventually will share a room with her sister (unless we move to a bigger house).
So her decor needs to be able to adapt to each room. I wanted to find ways to incorporate her love of Pooh in a fun whimsical way that can grow with her.
Let me tell you how I did it!
This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure for more info.
List of Supplies:
Makes; 6 large Pooh pom-poms
Estimated time: 1-2 hours
Skill Level: Beginner (Kid-friendly project)
Yellow yarn (I used this Red Heart-Saffron)
1 piece black felt
Yarn needle (Optional but very helpful)
How to make Pooh Pom-Poms…
Step 1:
Gather your supplies.
I used the largest size pom-pom maker (3 inches) and the smallest (1 inch).
Step 2:
Make the large pom-poms.
To do this, I opened one side of the pom-pom maker and wrapped yarn around it until it was bulging.
*I found that the more yarn I wrapped around the tool, the more volume, or puffiness, my pom-poms had.
Once I wrapped the one side of the pom-pom maker, I closed it, opened the other side, and wrapped that side.
After both sides were complete, I closed the tool and cut along the center.
Next, I took a small piece of yarn (roughly 10 inches) and wrapped it around the center of the pom-pom maker.
I made sure the yarn was seated in the center channel of the tool. This will anchor all your yarn together.
I pulled tight and secured it with a double knot.
*Make sure you pull as tight as you can without breaking the strand. This holds all the pieces of yarn together, so you want it to be secure.
Release the pom-pom from the tool.
To do this, I opened both sides of the tool and then pulled it apart.
*This will not break the tool.
Finally, trim and fluff the pom-pom.
I used a combination of rolling the pom-pom in my hand and shaking it to find those long strands.
Step 3:
Follow this process to make small pom-poms.
*For each large pom-pom, you need two small pom-poms.
Step 4:
Use a piece of black felt to cut out the features for Pooh’s face.
I used my Cricut to cut these pieces out, but you could easily cut them out by hand.
You can get a copy of the template I used here.
Step 5:
Assemble your pom-pom.
To do this, I used hot glue to attach the ears (small pom-poms) to either side of the head (large pom-pom).
Then, I glued the facial features on.
*Since these pieces are very small, they will not stick to lots of yarn. They will be able to be shifted slightly once adhered to the pom-pom.
Congratulations! Your Winnie the Pooh pom-poms are complete!
Now, You have the option to add them to garland, a pillow, blanket, or whatever your heart desires!
*I did a final trim of my pom-pom to make sure it looked its best!
Here are some ways I used my Pooh pom-poms…
Top Tips
I trimmed the front of the pom-pom down to make the ‘face’ less rounded so my felt could stick to more pieces of yarn. I didn’t want the front completely flat because the character would lose its dimension.
This is a messy project! Have a small bucket or bag next to you as you are making these pom-poms. This way you can trim each pom-pom into the bag/bucket.
Lay the pieces of felt out on your pom-pom first so you can arrange them the way you like. Then, glue them down in place one at a time. This gives you complete control over their placement.
The more yarn you wrap around the pom-pom marker the harder it will be to close.
The more yarn you wrap around the tool, the denser your pom-pom will be.
Constantly rotate your pom-pom as you are trimming. This will ensure you are trimming it in a round shape.
What I would do differently…
I fell in love with this DIY and I wouldn’t change a thing. These pom-poms inspired several other DIY projects that I will work on getting to you very soon! I think the faces on these Pooh pom-poms are delightful and bring joy to me every time I look at them!
That being said, I don’t see why you couldn’t use this method to create other characters that would fit into your decor.
I used them as garland and sewed one onto a decorative pillow. But what would you do with them?
I really hope you enjoyed this make! If you did please consider subscribing to my newsletter, so you never miss a new project!
If you make these Pooh pom-poms, make sure to tag them with #DarkkFluriDIY so I can see your creations!
