How to make a do-it-yourself pom-pom rug?

What material is right?

Let's consider what features different materials for making pompons have:

• Yarn... A rug made of woolen or acrylic threads is soft and warm. You can buy yarn at the store or dissolve old items. Knitting threads differ in a variety of palettes, so the color of the carpet can be matched to the interior.
• Plastic... Ordinary trash bags are used to create balls. The result is a moisture-resistant product with a massage effect. Pom-poms for such a rug should not exceed 4 cm, otherwise they will be quickly trampled.
• Fur... The rug made of fur balls looks original and airy. True, it is quite difficult to work with fur - you should carefully handle the delicate material during manufacture, operation and washing.
• Old T-shirts... Knitwear cut into thin strips is a budget way to create a carpet from pompons with your own hands. Fabric balls are lush, dense and look very unusual.

How to make pom poms?

There are several techniques for creating pompoms. It remains only to choose the most convenient one to start making the carpet.

With a fork

The balls come out small, but they are made very quickly:

1. Place the thread as shown in the photo:
   

   

2. We wind the yarn:

   

3. We tie the thread as tightly as possible:
   

   

4. We remove the workpiece from the fork:

   

5. We cut the ball on both sides. The fluffy ball is ready:

   

   In this video, a similar method is described in more detail:
   

On fingers

This method does not require any special devices, only threads and scissors:

1. First you need to wind the yarn around your fingers:
   

   

2. The thicker the skein, the denser the ball will be:
   

   

3. We tie the yarn in the middle:
   

   

4. We remove the skein and tie a strong knot:
   

   

5. We cut the resulting loops:
   

   

6. Straighten the pompom:
   

   

7. We trim it with scissors, if required:
   

   

Process video:

Using cardboard

For this technique, you need cardboard and this is the pattern:

1. We transfer the template to a cardboard sheet, cut out two identical parts:
   

   

2. We fold the "horseshoes" on top of each other and wrap them with threads:
   

   

3. We cut the yarn between the cardboard blanks:
   

   

4. Slightly separate the "horseshoes" and tie a long thread between them:
   

   

5. Tighten the knot and form a fluffy ball:
   

   

6. We give the ball a perfect shape with scissors:
   

   

And here's a more detailed description of the use of cardboard templates:

Chair back

This method helps to make several pom-poms at once without wasting a lot of time:

1. We wind the threads around the back of a chair or table legs:
   

   

2. We tie the yarn with threads at regular intervals:

   

3. Removing the long "caterpillar":
   

   

4. We cut it with scissors:

   

5. We form balls:
   

   

A similar method for making a large number of elements is in this video:

Plastic blanks from the store

There are even special plastic devices for making pompons with your own hands. How to use them is clearly reflected in the video:

Recommendations for choosing a base for a rug

There are several types of meshes that will work for your underlays:

• Plastic canvas... Can be found at a craft store. It is a synthetic mesh, the edges of which do not unravel when trimmed.
• Stramin... Coarse mesh for making tapestries with your own hands. It is more expensive than the plastic counterpart.
• Construction mesh. Differs in rigidity, therefore it is suitable for rugs that are placed on the floor in the hallway.

Yarn master class

And now we will tell you step by step how to make a rug from pompons and decorate your apartment with it. To achieve the desired result, you can make blanks of different sizes, combine different colors and materials.

Making a round rug with yarn pom-poms

The fluffy accessory will look great in a child's room or bathroom.

In the photo there is a product that is used not only as a carpet, but also as a seat for a stool or chair.

Tools and materials:

• Threads.
• Scissors.
• Base mesh.
• Hot glue if desired.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. We make pompons in any of the ways described above. Cut out a circle from the mesh base.
   

   

2. We tie balls or glue them with a hot gun, alternating colors.

   

3. We fill in the gaps with smaller details, forming a soft multi-colored rug.

   

Do-it-yourself square rug made of pom-poms on a grid

A traditional rug that will fit into any corner of the apartment.

In the photo there is a picturesque square rug made of pompons with a gradient transition.

What you need:

• Multi-colored yarn.
• Grid.
• Ruler.
• Scissors.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. We measure the square (or rectangular) base for the do-it-yourself pom-pom rug. Cut out:
   

   

2. We make pom-poms in any convenient way. To work, you need multi-colored elements from white to dark blue:
   

   

3. We tie the balls on the seamy side, making a tight knot:
   

   

4. The splendor of the product depends on the density of the arrangement of the elements:
   

   

5. A square rug made of pompons with your own hands is ready!
   

   

Homemade bear-shaped pom-pom rug

Charming knitted rugs in the shape of animals will delight any child.

In the photo, a children's rug made of pompons and yarn in the shape of a bear.

Tools and materials:

• 8-9 skeins of white yarn (for the torso, head and forelegs).
• 1 skein of pink yarn (for spout, ears, and fingers)
• 1 skein of beige or gray yarn (for face, ears and hind legs).
• Black floss (for eyes and mouth).
• Hook.
• Mesh or fabric base.
• Felt for lining.
• Scissors, thread, needle.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. For a rug measuring about 60x80 cm, you will need about 70 white pompons (depending on the size of the balls) and 3 pink ones.
   

   

2. We knit the details of the product according to the following schemes:
   

   

   

3. We connect the details. To do this, they need to be sewn to the fabric base:
   

   

   

4. We make eyes and a mouth with a floss. The bear is ready!
   

   

Heart-shaped pom-pom rug

A cute and romantic carpet that will be an interesting gift for your significant other. The manufacturing process of such a product is not much different from the already listed types of pom-pom rugs.

In the photo there is a craft in the shape of a heart made of multi-colored balls.

Tools and materials:

• Mesh base.
• Yarn.
• Scissors.
• Pencil.
• Bushings.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. In this master class, we will discover another easy way to create pom poms. You need to wrap two cardboard sleeves with threads, and then tie up the finished skein and cut it on both sides.
   

   

2. Mark the outline of the heart on the grid (you can first draw a cardboard template and circle it). Cut out the heart from the mesh backing.
   

   

3. We tie the pom-poms to the base.
   

   

Waterproof bath mat

The plus of this rug is moisture resistance. Plus, it's made of polyethylene, a material found in any home.

The photo shows a rug made of plastic bags, which is perfect for giving.

Tools and materials:

• Soft trash bags.
• Plastic mesh base.
• Scissors and sturdy threads.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. Cut the bags into strips 1-1.5 cm wide.Pompons can be made either using cardboard rectangles:
   

   

2. or using a round blank:
   

   

3. Having prepared the required number of balls, we simply tie them to the plastic base.
   

   

    

Fur rug

And such a luxurious product requires patience and skill in working with fur.

In the photo there is a carpet made of fluffy fur pom-poms.

Tools and materials:

• Old fur (fur coat).
• Strong threads.
• Thick needle.
• Scissors.
• Sintepon.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. On the seamy side of the fur skin, draw a circle and carefully, without touching the pile, cut it out. Sew the circle with stitches, as shown in the photo:

   

2. Tighten the thread carefully:
   

   

3. We tamp the synthetic winterizer inside, tighten and sew:
   

   

4. The fur pompom is ready.

   

5. It remains only to sew the balls to the mesh backing.

   

Rug with pom-poms from old things

With the help of this master class, you can make a rug from knitted pom-poms with your own hands.

The photo shows decorative accessories from old things.

What you need:

For one jersey ball:

• Old T-shirt
• Scissors
• Cardboard

Step-by-step instruction:

1. We cut the T-shirt into strips about 1 cm wide:
   

   

2. We make two round blanks out of cardboard:
   

   

3. Place one of the strips between the "horseshoes":
   

   

4. We begin to wind the knitted strips, slightly stretching them:
   

   

5. Having finished with one strip, put the second on top of it:
   

   

6. We continue to wind until we have three rows of fabric:
   

   

7. Tie tight a strip between the templates:
   

   

8. We cut the fabric:
   

   

9. We form a pompom:
   

   

10. We have already talked about how to make a rug from pompons - the balls are simply tied to the net.
    Note that products made from old knitted items are not much different from carpets made from new yarn, but balls made from recycled threads turn out to be more "curly" and homemade.
    

    

Video selection of original mk for beginners

Here you can see the process of making a rug from large balls:

How to make a romantic heart-shaped pom-pom rug:

Do-it-yourself pom-pom rug in the form of a panda:

How to make a fun ladybug pom-pom rug:

In addition to rugs, you can make different toys from pom-poms: rabbits, frogs, birds. This video shows you how to make a fluffy hedgehog:

Photo of rugs in the interior

Such a soft homemade accessory will add comfort to any room: bathroom, bedroom, living room. It looks especially good in the design of a children's room.

Pictured is a chair decorated with fluffy pom-poms.

Photo gallery

It is easy to make a nice interior rug from simple objects - threads and netting. Many craftsmen go further and create works of pompons in the form of butterflies, sheep, and even skins of a leopard or bear. Interesting ideas can be found in our photo selection.