Then I turn the yarn ball over and tie it looped around twice again. I usually loop it over twice so that the knot doesn’t come out. Tie the long strand of yarn around the center of the yarn ball. You will then gently slide the yarn off of your hand over the middle of the 20″ strand of yarn. You will need to cut the yarn on the same side as the beginning piece of yarn is about the same length. The more times you wrap it the tighter the pom will be. You will need to wrap it loosely around your hand about 60-70 times. (I am right handed and I wrap it around my right hand) To begin the pom you need to hold the yarn in your hand with your thumb securing the end. This will be what you secure the pom pom with and sew it to whatever you’re attaching it to. Worsted weight yarn is what I typically use, but you can use any other weight alsoįirst you will start cutting a piece of yarn about 20″ long. Looking to make a faux fur pom pom instead? Check out my step-by-step instructions on how to make your own here. Or you can make one by hand like I am going to show you. You can make your own out of card board, there’s ideas on pinterest. You have the option of purchasing a pom pom maker like this one from Joann’s, or another craft store. It is important to know how to make one properly so that it doesn’t fall apart. My Santa Baby Hat also has a white pom pom hat on it. I typically add pom poms to my team/sports hats. You will root for the 49ers….There are many crochet and other DIY ideas that use a pom pom. What team will you be rooting for this football season? Determine the circumference needed for your hat size, and decrease color A rows evenly (same number before the center stripes, as after) to obtain your required circumference. Determine your hat height needed, and decrease stitches in your foundation chain (and each row) to obtain your required hat height.ģ. Continue decreasing rows down to 1 stitch.ġ.Change all (BL)hdc stitches to (BL)sc, and all hdc2tog stitches to sc2tog.Ģ. Larger hats may also need an extra stitch or 2 for the ear flaps. Determine the circumference needed for your hat size, and increase color A rows evenly (same number before the center stripes, as after) to obtain your required circumference.ģ. Determine your hat height needed, and increase stitches in your foundation chain (and each row) to obtain your required hat height.Ģ. Use my Hat and Headband Size Chart and the instructions below.ġ. Attach them to the top corners of the hat. Using colors A, B, and C, make 2 large pom poms. Reverse single crochet around the entire hat brim and ear flaps. Using the J hook, we will work with colors A and B together.Īttach yarns in the same stitch as the first stitch of an ear flap. Row 1: ch 1, work 6 hdc, evenly spaced between the rows indicated. Weave in ends.Įar flaps will be centered at sewn sides, starting 2 rows before the seam and ending 2 rows past the seam. (49)įold in half so that the fold will be on the top of the head, and opposite of the fold will be the brim. Rows 13-18: ch 1, BLhdc in each stitch across. Rows 11-12: ch 1, BLhdc in each stitch across. Rows 9-10: ch 1, BLhdc in each stitch across. Rows 7-8: ch 1, BLhdc in each stitch across. Rows 2-6: ch 1 (does not count as stitch, here and throughout), BLhdc in each stitch across. Row 1: hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Children can pull the pom pom strands loose, and put them in their mouths, posing a choking hazard. Warning: When using pom poms for children under 3 (or any age, if you feel there is a concern), please make sure they are supervised. Pom pom maker (or a piece of folded card stock- I used an index card)īack Loop Half Double Crochet = BLhdc: Work the hdc in only the back loop of the indicated stitch. Worsted weight yarn in three team colors (My colors are: A-Gold, B-Red, C-White) I’m sure this fun little hat will fare well at your craft booth, make an adorable photo prop, or be well received as a special gift to your favorite football fan! Team Spirit Pom Pom Hat You can even make this Little Crochet Football, using the same colors, to keep said little one occupied while you are rooting for that next 10 yards! With football season just around the corner (I never count pre-season) this crochet Team Spirit Pom Pom Hat pattern is the perfect accessory to help you cheer on your team include your little one in on game day festivities!
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