Plain floor mat preferably with big holes.
Pom pom rug supplies.
This is a set of 2 large pom makers i used the 2 5 inch size for this project.
Pom pom rug video tutorial.
You will be thrilled to discover just how easy it is and we know you are going to love the results.
Be sure to leave two long tails on the pom poms when trimming them to shape so you can tie onto the rug canvas.
Tie the pom poms onto the mat using the strings then tie every 2 pom poms together to make them more secure and durable.
First the pom poms.
Supplies you need to make this diy pom pom rug.
Use the remaining three sizes of pom pom makers and make several pom poms in varying sizes colors and yarn weights.
For your convenience i ve provided shop able ad links to products used to make this pom pom rug craft.
We have found a great video tutorial from babble that steps you through the process of making your own pom pom rug at home.
Diy pom pom rug steps step 1.
Set the smallest pom pom maker aside as you will not need it.
If you want to make the rug even more durable use a double layer of the non slip mat.
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Don t tie too tight though or you might break the mat.
Slip the tails from the middle of the pom pom into the gaps on the non slip rug pad and tie with a double knot to secure.
Assorted pom poms you will need a lot of poms.
So what s the trick to making this rug super fast.
Trim the excess non slip pad that the pom poms do not cover.
Yarn i used 5 bundles of multi coloured yarn to complete this 2.
I used 180 pom poms for my 18 20 rug but my pom poms weren t very big.
Start with a pom pom maker.
Thieves break in using sticky tape to cover the keyhole.
Repeat with another pom pom until you get your desired size of rug.
Wool yarn of various sizes textures colors of your choosing.
12 x 18 plastic canvas or any size you prefer if looking in the craft store for this check near the embroidery supplies.
Two toilet paper rolls.
Doubling up your string will reinforce your pom poms and keep them from falling apart.
Non stick rug mat in the size you want your rug to be we bought ours larger and then cut it down.