Monica Knits

I've been experimenting with patterns and colors for a purse strap. Here are two patterns of alternating Larks Head knots in pink and white that I was testing.

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Pompoms can be used to decorate clothing, accessories and home decor items. They can be made in custom sizes and in single or multiple colors. Although you can purchase pompom makers, it is easy enough to make your own. Read more .... for instructions

Image eight of eight illustrating pompom construction.

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1. Start by drawing a circle half the diameter of the pompom desired on cardstock. This example shows a 3/4" outside circle and a 3/8" inside circle (half the outer diameter). Two 3/4" discs are required to make a 1.5" diameter pompom and are stacked one atop the other.
2. 90" of sport weight cotton is wound around the twin discs.
3. Disc fully wrapped with yarn.
4. Cut the yarns.
5. Separate the two cardstock discs.

Image seven of eight illustrating pompom construction.

Images in this series

1. Start by drawing a circle on cardstock, half the diameter of the pompom desired. This example shows a 3/4" outside circle and a 3/8" inside circle (half the outer circle diameter). Two 3/4" discs are required to make a 1.5" diameter pompom and are stacked one atop the other.
2. 90" of sport weight cotton is wound around the twin discs.
3. Disc fully wrapped with yarn.
4. Cut the yarns.
5. Separate the two cardstock discs.

Image six of eight illustrating pompom construction.

Images in this series

1. Start by drawing a circle half the diameter of the pompom desired on cardstock. This example shows a 3/4" outside circle and a 3/8" inside circle (half the outer diameter). Two 3/4" discs are required to make a 1.5" diameter pompom and are stacked one atop the other.
2. 90" of sport weight cotton is wound around the twin discs.
3. Disc fully wrapped with yarn.
4. Cut the yarns.
5. Separate the two cardstock discs.

Image five of eight illustrating pompom construction.

Images in this series

1. Start by drawing a circle half the diameter of the pompom desired on cardstock. This example shows a 3/4" outside circle and a 3/8" inside circle (half the outer diameter). Two 3/4" discs are required to make a 1.5" diameter pompom and are stacked one atop the other.
2. 90" of sport weight cotton is wound around the twin discs.
3. Disc fully wrapped with yarn.
4. Cut the yarns.
5. Separate the two cardstock discs.

Image four of eight illustrating pompom construction.

Images in this series

1. Start by drawing a circle half the diameter of the pompom desired on cardstock. This example shows a 3/4" outside circle and a 3/8" inside circle (half the outer diameter). Two 3/4" discs are required to make a 1.5" diameter pompom and are stacked one atop the other.
2. 90" of sport weight cotton is wound around the twin discs.
3. Disc fully wrapped with yarn.
4. Cut the yarns.

Image three of eight illustrating pompom construction.

Images in this series

1. Start by drawing a circle half the diameter of the pompom desired on cardstock. This example shows a 3/4" outside circle and a 3/8" inside circle (half the outer diameter). Two 3/4" discs are required to make a 1.5" diameter pompom and are stacked one atop the other.
2. 90" of sport weight cotton is wound around the twin discs.
3. Disc fully wrapped with yarn.

Image two of eight illustrating pompom construction.

Images in this series

1. Start by drawing a circle half the diameter of the pompom desired on cardstock. This example shows a 3/4" outside circle and a 3/8" inside circle (half the outer diameter). Two 3/4" discs are required to make a 1.5" diameter pompom and are stacked one atop the other.
2. 90" of sport weight cotton is wound around the twin discs.
3. Disc fully wrapped with yarn.
4. Cut the yarns.
5. Separate the two cardstock discs.

Image one of eight illustrating pompom construction.

Images in this series

1. Start by drawing a circle half the diameter of the pompom desired on cardstock. This example shows a 3/4" outside circle and a 3/8" inside circle (half the outer diameter). Two 3/4" discs are required to make a 1.5" diameter pompom and are stacked one atop the other.
2. 90" of sport weight cotton is wound around the twin discs.
3. Disc fully wrapped with yarn.
4. Cut the yarns.
5. Separate the two cardstock discs.