Christmas tree with wool pom poms

Original and new decorating idea for Christmas tree suitable for children

Looking for a new eco-friendly and kid-friendly Christmas tree? what about multicolored pom-poms easy to do? Tell your kids:"this is the way used by an Elf to dress his Christmas tree!" and make it with them. And what are the best colors? choose the colors you prefer. If you want a fashionable Christmas tree, Italian style choose purple combined with pink, green, orange silver or gold. Click on the images to enlarge them for more details.

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Christmas tree with wool pom poms

You'll need

  • - Pom-pom maker (Clover)
  • - Yarn or fine wool in different colours
  • - Scissors

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How to do pom-poms for Christmas tree

all that you need for making your pom-poms

You will need: pom-pom maker (Clover), scissors, yarn or fine wool in different colours.

halved pom-pom maker

As you can see pom-pom maker can be divided into two parts; to combine them you have to insert the pin of the first half into the central hole of the second half.

begin winding the yarn

We used two yarns of different colours. Wind yarns firmly from one end to the other as you can see in the photo.

the first arm of pom-pom maker is complete

Finish winding the yarns around the first arm.

wind the yarns around the second arm

Close the first arm and wind the yarn around the second arm. Don't cut the yarns.

keep on winding the yarns

Keep on winding the yarns around the second arm firmly.

Close the pom-pom maker

Align the arms.

cut the yarns

Begin cutting the yarns at the gap between the arms.

keep on cutting the yarns

Keep on cutting the yarns.

cut the yarns all around the pom-pom maker

This image shows the result of this step.

tie the yarns

Tie firmly the pom-pom at the gap between the arms and make a double knot.

remove the pom-pom from the pom-pom maker

Separate the two halves and remove your pom-pom from pom-pom maker.

fluff to shape

Fluff to shape and then cut loose ends.
Your pom-pom is ready!

 
  • - The more colors you use the more beautiful your Christmas tree will be!
  • - Use also Christmas ribbons to make your pom-poms as you can see in the photo.
    The right touch to get into the holiday spirit!
  • - Tie your pom-poms to the pine branches.
    Add some birds and an elf too if liked.
  • - Your Christmas tree is ready!
    Look at the photos for more details.