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Pompom rug how to#

I could not find a 4×6 with the right size honeycomb, but I am sure they do exist.

Area Rug Pad (5×7) 5×7 is what I used, but a 4×6 would have been more than adequate.

One skein Premier Yarns Cotton Fair Solid Yarn – White.

Two skeins Lily Sugar’n Cream Yarn – Yellow.

Four skeins Bernat Softee Chunky Yarn – Natural.

Four skeins Bernat Softee Chunky Yarn, Grey Heather.

Four skeins Bernat Softee Chunky Yarn – Fluffy Cloud White.

The cotton pom-poms look like flower centers.įor my 24″ x 42″ sized rug, I used 15 skeins of yarn. I also chose to use cotton yarn for the center it adds a bit of contrast to the yarn I opted for the rest of the mat. You need to have a few different color yarns to create borders and contrasts.

To make that pattern visible, I had to use three different color yarns and yellow yarn for the centers.Īny colors would work well with this rug mat, keep in mind if you use a single color, your rug will look more like polka-dots vs. I chose to design my rug with a flower pattern. I also test all my projects before publishing, and if something doesn’t work, I don’t share it! ~ I only ever recommend what tools or materials I use for my projects. If you click one and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. I feel like an idiot for not figuring it out sooner. The trick is in how you wind the yarn around the maker.

Pompom rug how to#

I tend to do things the hard way first, and this rug was no exception.īut then I figured out how to crack out pom-poms almost four times faster than I was making them before, and the project suddenly didn’t feel so daunting. And you can change the size and type of yarn.I haven’t posted in a while because I have been working on this pom-pom rug for what feels like, forever. You can make one that’s sort of a checkerboard pattern.

You can make a pom pom rug that is just one single color. This project can be very easily customized to match your home decor with different colors and patterns. That’s all there is to it – enjoy your new rug! Once all of the pom poms are added, tie off any excess yarn and place the rug with the grid facing down toward the floor. It works best if you start from the outside and work your way toward the middle. Then tie each pom pom to its spot on the grid where each piece of yarn intersects. Cut pieces of yarn that measure the length and height of your rug and arrange them in a grid. Once you have your pom poms completed, arrange them in a pattern that you like based on their size and color. But the same concept of this tutorial can be applied to a larger rug. The rug shown is about the size of a doormat and uses 48 pom poms arranged in 6 rows of 8. Choose a color of yarn and wrap it around your fingers or a fork, then tie a strand around the middle so that all of the yarn is held in place, and then cut the ends of each loop of yarn.Ī more detailed explanation can be found here if you need any further explanation.The number of pom poms you need will depend on how large you want your rug to be. There are also pom poms you can buy from craft stores, but if you don’t want to use pre-made pom poms, you can make your own. To start this project, you’ll need to make a bunch of yarn pom poms. Though it isn’t usually thought of as an item you can make yourself, there is a very easy DIY rug method that only requires yarn and scissors. But they can be expensive and there aren’t always perfect options available.

Small rugs are a great way to add color, texture, and comfort to a room.