Two Ways to Make Multicoloured Pom-Poms Without a Pom-Pom Maker

Two Ways to Make a Multicoloured Lazy Pom-Pom Without a Pom-Pom Maker

When we want to add a pom-pom to a hat, scarf, pillow or any other project, we can either make that pom-pom in a solid colour, or we can make it using several colours for more fun. A colourful pom-pom will add a frill to a project knitted in one colour, and it will match perfectly a project knitted in a colour pattern.

In this tutorial, we’ll see how we can make a multicoloured pom-pom without a pom-pom maker or other sophisticated tools. All you need is your hands, yarn in different colours and a pair of scissors.

With this limited number of supplies, we’ll easily make colourful pom-poms of two kinds – one with all colours blended together and one with patches of different colours.

This type of pom-pom is called a “lazy pom-pom” because we make it quickly without any special tools or additional preparation.

Let’s see how we can make two kinds of multicoloiured pom-poms step-by-step.

Use the long tails to attach the pom-pom to a hat or any other garment. You can do it either with a crochet hook or with a wool needle. The second part of this tutorial explains both ways.

Feel free to use yarn scraps to make lots of colourful lazy pom-poms and arrange them in garlands, wreaths or wall hangings.


The full step-by-step photo tutorial about this method, is a part of the Knitting Collection #5. Once you order your copy of this collection, you will instantly receive a “big PDF” (336 pages!) with this and 46 other tutorials included in the collection.

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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

Two Ways to Make Multicoloured Pom-Poms Without a Pom-Pom Maker
 | 10 rows a day
Two Ways to Make Multicoloured Pom-Poms Without a Pom-Pom Maker
 | 10 rows a day
Two Ways to Make Multicoloured Pom-Poms Without a Pom-Pom Maker
 | 10 rows a day