Pom-pom rug

How to make it

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   1

   Make the first pom-pom

   Wrap yarn around both arms of the pom-pom maker until it's packed. Close it and cut around the middle.

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   2

   Tie it tight

   Knot a 10 in piece of yarn around the center as tight as you can. Leave the ends long.

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   3

   Trim it round

   Pop it off and trim any long strands. Save the clippings for stuffing.

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   4

   Make a lot more

   Make about 70 for a rug this size. Put on a show and get a friend to help.

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   5

   Tie them on

   Thread each pom-pom's long ties through the grid. Double-knot them on the back.

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   6

   Pack them close

   Space them so they squish together. Gaps show the grid.

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   7

   Add the pad

   Lay the rug on a non-slip pad so it doesn't slide.