![]() Pom pom plants can differ significantly in shape and size. The division of pom pom plants is based on the flower shape of each plant. What a story! Am I right? Varieties of pom poms This is why when these magnificent, compact,tuft-like flowers were discovered by the French, they immediately named them after pompons. French were the first people who called them ‘pompons’ due to their peculiar globular shape. This trend came back to life once again after 700 years when the French Army made this ornamental tuft a compulsory part of their costume in the Napoleonic Era. They used ornamental pom poms on their hats and garments excessively during that era. It was first discovered in China in 500 B.C., where it was named chusan daisy (Priceless.) It was even used in meals and consumed regularly by the common people.Īlternatively, on the other side of the world, Vikings used fake tufts as a must-have accessory. Well, firstly they resemble pom poms used in cheerleading (Duh!).īut what made them be named as pom-pom plants initially in ancient times? Tip: Want to give the best gift to your friend at her wedding? Ask her if you could arrange for her the wedding bouquet and make a magnificent masterpiece by compiling a variety of pom pom plants we have mentioned below! Why are they named pom poms? Fresh pom pom plants are pleasantly fragrant and complement other scents well. You can use fresh pom pom plants in wedding bouquets to add volume and depth to any flower arrangement. The vibrant colors and dense collection of petals into a tight pompon-shaped pattern are the peculiar characteristics that make them fine as hell! You must have seen this stunner blooming to its full in gardens and parks. To finish, tie each pom-pom to the rope and then trim away the excess yarns.Pom pom plants are popular for their globe-shaped flowers that add a burst of color to any setting they are incorporated into. Try to vary the colors and sizes as you go. ![]() Lay the braided rope out and distribute the pom-poms along it. Leave about 10 cm of yarn at each end unbraided to create a tassel. Make the garland rope by plaiting a selection of different thicknesses and colors together. And of course simple one color pom-poms look great too! To Make The Garland For a two-tone and textured pom-pom: Wrap a mixture of different thicknesses and different colors of yarn.Ĥ. For a multi-colored pom-pom: Take two or more different colored yarns and holding them all together wrap around the maker till full.ģ. For a two-tone pom-pom: Wrap each half of the maker with a different colored wool.Ģ. Use some suggestions below to create a colorful mix.ġ. There are other ways of making patterned pom-poms. You can move individual strands of wool with the scissor tips to move any strays! You can also make the flowers without a center color simply leave out step 1. The more you trim the more obvious the flower shape will become. Remove the pom-pom from the maker and trim. Remember not to trim this yarn short as you will use it to tie onto the garland later.ħ. Wrap the yarn back around the middle and tie a tight double knot. Tie a 30cm length of yarn around the middle of the pom-pom BEFORE removing the maker! Wrap the length of yarn around the pom, pull tight and tie a single knot. Cut open the pom-pom to expose the maker.Ħ. ![]() Fill the rest of the maker with white yarn and secure shut.ĥ. This is to create some leaves for the flower.Ĥ. Make 5 wraps at the base of the p’ink (on the bare maker) and then 15 over the pink. Wrap green yarn 20 times over the bottom half of the pink yarn. This is creating the petals of the flower.ģ. Try and wrap 10 times either side of the yellow and the 20 over the top covering it all. Cover the yellow yarn with 40 wraps of Ballet Pink yarn. Wrap the yarn on top of itself (rather than adjacent).Ģ. Using a 7cm (3inch) diameter pom-pom maker, begin by wrapping the neon yellow yarn round one half of the maker approximately 20 times.
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