![]() ![]() ![]() Then, carefully pull the cardstock templates off at either side. Step 11: Thread a short length of wool in between the two cardstock templates and tie it in a tight knot. Step 10: Once you’ve cut all around the template, spread the two cardstock pieces apart Step 9: … until it starts to look something like this Step 8: Holding the wrapped templates between your index finger and thumb, carefully cut the wool using thin, sharp scissors… (Note: the more times you wrap the string, the denser your pompom will become. If your length of wool runs out, not to worry, simply tie a new length on and keep going – nobody will know. Step 7: … until it looks something like this. Step 5: Wrap the wool around the templates Step 4: Place both circle templates together and tie a long length of wool around them Step 3: Carefully cut your circle templates out (this does not need to be perfect) Lay it on a surface around larger items, hang on a wall, display on a fireplace. Step 2: Place a smaller template (in my case, a nickel) in the center of your first circle and trace around it Information Reviews (0) Availability: In stock (32) Enjoy decorating with this extra long multicolor pom pom garland. I used a shot glass for this step (keepin’ it classy) As a rule – the smaller your circle, the smaller your pompom. Step 1: Trace two small circles onto thick cardstock (or cardboard). I’m beyond thrilled with how the entire ensemble came together and cant wait to distribute my gifts come Christmas morning. So in came the pompom! Once the template was created and cut out the process went pretty quickly (and the template lasted for the 15 others I’ve since made). After all, I had to compete with that year I swapped wrapping paper for tin foil (some ideas are better than others by the way). a Christmas tree with lights and white pompoms in a basket is a stylish piece for holiday decorating. a colorful chandelier with greenery, bright pompoms, tassels and wooden beads is a cool decoration for any space. The washi tape, twine and polka-dotted gift tags were all well and good, but it needed a bit of pizzazz. a colorful stick and pompom wall hanging is a bright and fun decoration that can be made in minutes. Once I wrapped my first present I took a step back and decided that something was missing. People have since come to expect their Christmas gift to be clad in something crafty (the pressure!) After scouring multiple paper stores around Toronto I’ve come up with a theme: winter mint with a twist (indulge me, won’t you?) The combination of red, white & mint keeps things feeling festive while straying from the a-typical. Malabrigo Rios - for the stunning cover sweater- Hilma, designed by Amy Blackwell.I’ve mentioned in the past that when it comes to wrapping presents I do not mess around. We are also thrilled to include a bookmark tutorial from artist Elizabeth Ashdown using the centuries-old art of passementerie, and a recipe for a carrot cake from Fi Churchman that will bring an orangey glow to chilly evenings. Issue 43 also includes an insightful and expansive interview with yarn dyers Jude Harper and Lola Johnson, and a fascinating dig into the history of the colour pink by Hannah McGregor. So whether you fancy a colourwork challenge, or just some meditative time as the sun sets in the sky, there’s bound to be something here to expand your crafting horizons!įeaturing designs by: AMY BLACKWELL // KJERSTIN ROVETTA // MARZENA KOŁACZEK // AVERY ERB // AUDREY BORREGO // REGINA WIMMER // MARIE RÉGNIER // MER STEVENS // SARAH OPIE Our winter collection of 10 patterns features striking colours and innovative techniques, and bold and imaginative knits that play with pattern and perspective. Though Hygge is inspired by the laidback, Danish way of living that has become extremely popular of. Our quirky pom-pom design tiebacks and key tassels resonate that feeling with a soft, tactile feel, made from 100 Wool that just screams ‘Touch Me’. Bringing together a love of needlepoint and surface pattern design, POMPOM was founded and is led by award winning artist Helena Ben-Zenou in collaboration with textile designer Daniel Rambaut. ![]() Both show us distinct ways of looking at the world, and at possible worlds beyond the visible realm, just as a knitter or crocheter can look at a ball of yarn and ponder a plethora of outcomes! Hygge a Danish word that describes a feeling of coziness, wellness and contentment. Bypassing traditional patterns for modern abstract designs and bold harmonious colours, POMPOM Design make outstanding quality contemporary needlepoint kits and studio-made pillows. ![]() Great knits are like great art because they make us think differently, and the process of making can be even more revelatory! Showing us how we can look to, and beyond, our horizons when it comes to our craft, our 43rd issue is inspired by the work of women artists Etel Adnan and Hilma af Klint.Įtel Adnan’s work features landscapes, using bold and unexpected colours to portray the places where the land meets the sky, and Hilma af Klint created large abstract paintings of metaphysical meditations that she felt she had been called on to represent. ![]()
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