If there's one thing we've learned over our years of crafting, it's that someone, somewhere, has tons of yarn to give away. After the jump you'll find a fabulous how to idea on making the rug above on your own, plus a cool video on constructing your own pom pom maker!
What if we made one ourselves? Yes, we'd love to pay them for their craftsmanship, but around the holidays, money can be right and lets say we don't have the $140 bucks lying around to purchase this adorable pom pom rug? So you decide to make one yourself. Here's a quick how to when it comes to pom pom making in case you need a refresher, plus a handy way to keep fingers from getting pinched so the kids can help out!
After your pom poms are created, head to the local craft store to pick up some rug backing. You'll find it near the yarn where you can buy a pre cut size. If you need more, many fabric counters have a bolt in back if you ask for an extra large piece to be cut (if you're feeling daring). Simply tie on your pom poms and that's pretty much all there is to it!
Would you ever make your own rug in this method? Why or why not? Share your thoughts below!
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I have so much yarn lying around and, oddly enough, a pre-cut rug backing. I may try this out. The only thing--I have no idea where I would put it!
Oh My! This looks like so much fun! I hope I can figure out how to do this,it will be a very cool rug to make for my granddaughter!
Oh! I just watched the video...thanks! I'm pretty sure I can make one now...maybe not as cool as the one above but definitely something fun to do with the granddaughter!
Fantastic! A treat for toes.
i definitely would try this! (though I don't knit and don't have ANY yarn in my house). I'm thinking maybe use different sizes and arrange them in a pattern to make a kid's play mat? blue for water, brown for mountains etc?
Genius. Genius.
just when i tell myself, i don't need to go to anymore estate sales, now i have something else to search for...yarn. love this idea. my daughter would have so much fun helping.
Great idea I want to make one!! And I will :)
I am going to make one too...How do you attach it to the backing???
Never made one before...