How to Make the CUTEST Pom Pom Mobile, the Sweetest DIY for Kids Rooms or Nurseries -

Mobile with pom poms!!

I will show you how to make the cutest pom pom mobile. What a great finishing touch in any nursery, kids’ room, or as a gift. As a Children’s wear designer, I look at trends constantly. You can read all about my process here. A secret for finding trends is to check out what is going on in accessories. This will give you a gauge on what is trending in color, fabrics, themes, etc. One of the biggest accessories right now is pom poms.

Pom poms are the perfect fluffy non-essential trim that can make any garment or accessory a really fun thing to have. Who doesn’t love a pom pom?

What to know about making a pom pom mobile

Skill Level: Easy to Moderate
This project is beginner-friendly, especially if you have made pom poms before. The only moderate part is measuring and spacing the pom poms evenly, but with a little patience, anyone can do it.

Time Required: One to two hours
The time depends on how many pom poms you choose to make and how detailed you want your mobile to be.

Materials Needed: Minimal
Yarn, a hoop, scissors, a needle, and your handmade pom poms are all you need. Everything is affordable and easy to find.

Mess Level: Low
Aside from a few yarn trimmings, cleanup is quick and simple.

Fun Factor: Very High
This project is colorful, customizable, and relaxing. It gives you that satisfying moment when everything comes together beautifully.

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Dimensions for this mobile

My latest quest was to make the cutest pom pom Mobile. I watched endless YouTube videos on how to make these fluffy pom pom orbs. As I was trying out one method, my husband, Brian, walked past and said. “My mom used to make pom poms just like that! She would make them and add to all our hats.” This is so endearing, the warm feeling that a pom pom can give to someone.

I tried a few methods, but in the end I found a technique that worked for me. I went to town and made a ton of pom poms in three different sizes. 2 inches, 2.5 inches, and 3 inches. Below are templates that you can make to help you get started. For each size, this is what I did:

Cut a rectangular piece of cardboard into three sizes
3″ by 8.”
2.5″x 7″
2″x 6″
Cut a notch to hold the starting thread, and cut out the center on the opposite side to easily pull the yarn together to tie at the center.
Made three sets of cardboard discs for trimming and shaping, also in 3″, 2.5″, and 2″ diameters.

yarn next to cardboard pom pom template — All 3 sets of cardboard forms for pom poms

yarn being wrapped around the cardboard pom pom template — All 3 sets of cardboard forms for pom poms

How to make a pom pom

The 3″ pom poms, I wrapped my yarn around my template 180 times. For the 2.5″ pom poms, 140 times, and for my 2″ pom pom, 120 times. This made it so much easier, quicker, and I was able to keep my pom poms uniform. This is what worked for me. Depending on your yarn thickness, you may need to increase or decrease my amount. The more you wrap, the denser your pom poms will be.

Once you are done, cut a length of yarn and tie it at the center of the yarn ball. Using a technique called a surgeon’s knot. (The technique is looping multiple times at the half knot before finishing off your knot.) Then flip the ball of yarn over and repeat on the other side. Pull as tight as possible at the center to ensure the yarn is secure. I did an extra step by then pulling my thread in the opposite direction and repeating the knot process.

Once your ball is knotted, take a very sharp pair of scissors and start cutting the loops. You will be left with a very uneven ball of yarn. This is when you take your two discs for your specific size pom pom. One of the discs, make a hole at the center and thread your yarn tail through. Then sandwich the other side and with a very sharp pair of scissors cut away! Shake out your pom pom once. The Second step to trimming is to then put the pom pom on its side with the tail poking out and trim on one side. At this point, if you do not need the tails, then you can trim here. Shake out your pom pom, and you will have a beautifully shaped pom pom.

yarn ball with surgeons knot — Surgeons knot

yarn ball with a double knot — Surgeons knot

Steps to making the cutest pom pom Mobile

I decided on two color themes to make two mobiles for this post. My yarn selection below was solely based on color and not yarn size or texture. After making my pom poms, I found that the thicker yarn ones had a different look than the thinner yarn ones, but still beautiful! Yarns used on my Mauve and Multi colored pom pom Mobile are listed in the supplies below.

Next, I used a 7″ embroidery hoop and wrapped my variegated yarn around it to complement the pom poms. Using tacky glue, I dabbed the end to securely fasten. What I love about an embroidery hoop is that you can use both pieces. Displayed below is the inner hoop. The outer one I will use on my next mobile; however, I will glue it together and remove the metal hardware before I wrap it.

wrapping yarn around a wood embroidery hoop — Wrapping embroidery hoop to cover wood frame

fully wrapped embroidery hoop with yarn for top of mobile — Wrapping embroidery hoop to cover wood frame

Making the pom pom strings

Cut solid plum wine yarn into twenty-three-inch lengths for each string.
Trim off all string tails from your finished pom poms before assembling.
Thread one pom pom that is two and a half inches, followed by two pom poms that are two inches each, using a yarn needle.
Position the pom poms evenly on the string.
Place the top two and a half inch pom pom about two inches below the hoop.
Leave about four inches of space between each pom pom after that.
Tie a knot under each pom pom once it is in place to keep it secure.

Making the top of the pom pom mobile

Cut two lengths of yarn and double them to create four equal strands.
Tie each doubled strand by double wrapping and knotting at the same points where your hanging pom pom yarns are attached.
This creates four strings with two loops at the top.
Thread your large three-inch pom pom onto the yarn.
Loop your thread down and around the two top loops, then rethread it back up through the three-inch pom pom.
Knot at the top to form the hanging loop for your mobile.
If you have extra pom poms, thread them onto a yarn strand and attach them to the center of the large pom pom to create a hanging detail in the middle.

Supplies used for making my Pom Pom Mobiles

pom pom supplies showing multiple skeins of yarn, embroidery hoop, embroidery needles, tacky craft clue and scissors

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hanging yarn pom pom mobile in front of headboard — Hanging finished Pom pom mobile

The beauty of these pom pom mobiles is that, because they are handmade, each one will differ. Depending on size, color, and the number of pom poms. The options are limitless. I will continue to make these because I am seriously in love with pom poms and all the possibilities!

Creating your own pom pom mobile is one of those feel-good DIY projects that blends creativity, color, and charm in the best way. It only takes a few simple materials and a little patience to transform yarn into a playful piece of décor that brings movement and texture to any space. Whether you hang it in a nursery, a kids’ room, a craft corner, or even use it as seasonal décor, this handmade mobile adds a warm and whimsical touch that store-bought pieces simply cannot match. Now that you know how to make each string, assemble the top, and secure everything in place, you have all the skills you need to customize your own design in any palette or size.

Have fun mixing colors, experimenting with pom pom shapes, and making a mobile that truly reflects your style. Most importantly, enjoy the process, because sometimes the simplest DIY projects end up becoming the most loved pieces in your home.

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