How to Make a Lazy Pompom and Attach it to a Hat

Who doesn’t like pompoms, right? They look great on hats, scarves, bags, even on blankets and ponchos. They can be used in home decor and as a rainy project for kids.

There is a simple way to make a pompom of almost any size out of any yarn without any special tools. All you need is your hands, yarn and scissors. That’s why they call it a “lazy pompom” 🙂

Get your supplies ready and let’s make a lovely messy lazy pompom! 

The pompom I’ll be making in this tutorial will finish off the top down hat I knitted a few weeks ago, so I’ll use the same chunky wool in a golden yellow colour.

For more ideas on how to use a pompom, take a look at this board I created on Pinterest. My favourite project in that collection is the pompom bookmark. I plan to make a few of those over the weekend 🙂


The full step-by-step photo tutorial about this method, is a part of the Knitting Collection #1Once you order your copy of this collection, you will instantly receive a “big PDF” (190 pages!) with this and 22 other tutorials included in the collection.

You will also receive two e-books and six knitting patterns as a special bonus, so go ahead and get it all right now before you forget 😊


If you enjoyed this tutorial,
here’s something else you might find helpful:

“Matching Cast Ons and Bind Offs” Book

Discover six pairs of cast on and bind off methods that form identical edges on projects worked flat and in the round.

“Neat Side Edges” Book

Learn twelve ways to make side edges of a knitted project nice and tidy. Plus, ways to fix side edges, and a way to improve edges of finished projects.


Happy knitting!

Maryna Shevchenko - www.10rowsaday.com

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