Pom Pom Garland for St Patrick’s Day

Last Updated on 2021-03-17 by Linda

If y’all recall last year I rediscovered my love of pom pom crafts. Figuring out new ways to work with yarn is both restful and relaxing, and what I really need.  Today I created a beautiful St Patrick’s Day Pom Pom Garland in the colours of the shamrock.

Shades of green and a little bit of white help bring the lil bit of Irish into my living Room.  It also is the cutest accessory for the fireplace.

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Making a St Patricks Day Pom Pom Garland

Making the garland was easy, determining the colour scheme a total no brainer. Shades of forest, white and emerald seemed to be the theme I was aiming for this year. Three skeins of yarn would allow me to alternate the palette as I saw fit.

Do you remember making pom poms as a child? Making the cardboard circle with the hole in the center? Apparently I have memory fail because when I searched making pompoms I was a bit taken aback.

I remember making circle wheels but not the style I am seeing today. I think like new math, the times have changed. No matter I found the most magical tool on Amazon ( and Michael’s). Cardboard circles be gone.

The Pom Pom Wheel

Isn’t this the most magical tool. A plastic wheel that makes the perfect size pom pom every time. I picked up a package of two but you can get a package of four on line.  Better deal for the money and it allows varied sizes. More depth to your craft.

Creating the pom poms was easy.  I alternated single colours, double colours and made a few tri-coloured balls. Sitting in front of the tv, is was like knitting with less concentration.  Conversation was easy and unlike when I am on the computer I could actually engage in conversation.  Pom Pom crafts allowed mingling and creativity.

What you will need for a Pom Pom Garland

The supplies are simple.

• two or three skeins of  Yarn in colours you want
• pom pom maker
• scissors
• darning needle

How to make a St Patrick’s Day Garland

Making the garland is simple and is a matter of taste.

1. decide on colour scheme
2. make pom poms, I made 6 large and 5 medium
3. vary the colour of the pom poms for interest
4. cut the tail off each pom pom as we will not tie them on. 
5. arrange pom poms to your taste and then cut a piece of yarn the length of your garland plus 4 inches
6. thread the yarn through the darning needle
7. Tie a loop on one end of the yarn and then start “sewing the pom poms together.
8. once all the pom poms are on the string space them evenly apart and tie a loop in the end
9. find a great place to display.

Seeing the Wheel in Motion

Creating the perfect pom pom takes time and a good eye.  Trust your gut regarding depth of yarn on the wheel.  An remember the ticker the wool the faster the creation. 

Threading the Pom Pom’s

I liked using a darning needle to sew the pom poms together.  You can also use twine or ribbon and you can tie the balls on if you prefer.  

The finished Garland and My Irish Room

Check out my Pretty Valentine’s Heart Wreath,  my first foray into Pom Pom crafts

How to make a St Patrick's Day Pom Pom Garland

Making the garland is simple and is a matter of taste.

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour

Course: Yarn Crafts

Keyword: Pom Pom Crafts, yarn crafts

Author: Linda

Equipment

• pom pom maker
• scissors
• darning needle

Ingredients

• two or three skeins of Yarn in colours you want

Instructions

• decide on colour scheme
• make pom poms, I made 6 large and 5 medium-
• -vary the colour of the pom poms for interest
• cut the tail off each pom pom as we will not tie them on
• . arrange pom poms to your taste and then cut a piece of yarn the length of your garland plus 4 inches
• thread the yarn through the darning needle
• Tie a loop on one end of the yarn and then start "sewing the pom poms together
• .once all the pom poms are on the string space them evenly apart and tie a loop in the end
• find a great place to display.

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