Product Description
Designed to complement my Big Knitting beanie, this chunky and luxurious pompom is a great stashbuster and will last for ages because of its sturdy construction. It’s made to be removable and swappable, so you can share it around your beanie collection - which makes the time spent on making it worthwhile.
Uses approx 100yd of DK 8ply merino, wool, etc. You can make it all in one colour or use up some leftovers and feel good about zero waste!
You don’t use a pompom maker or a cardboard template to make this one. You will need a 3.5mm circular knitting needle or 2 double point needles. (Or an icord maker.) You will also need a tapestry needle, a 1.5cm flat button, and a 50cm length of strong fine cord. I used 1mm round cotton cord; it’s important that it’s very strong and will handle being tied, pulled, and untied, without fraying or snapping.
Size of the sample is 6 inches across but can be made smaller if necessary.
Deluxe Pom: Super-Chunky I-Cord Pompom
What is Being Made
The Deluxe Pom is a luxurious, removable and swappable pompom designed by handmade by sminé to complement the Big Knitting beanie. This chunky pompom features sturdy construction that ensures durability through repeated use and attachment changes. The sample size measures 6 inches across, though it can be adjusted smaller if desired. The removable design allows crafters to share a single pompom across multiple beanies in their collection, making the time investment in creation worthwhile.
Techniques Used
This pompom is constructed using the i-cord knitting technique, which creates a tubular cord structure without requiring traditional pompom makers or cardboard templates. The i-cord method produces a dense, sturdy base that forms the foundation of the pompom. The design emphasizes zero-waste crafting, allowing makers to use leftover yarn from their stash in multiple colors or create the pompom in a single coordinating shade. The attachment system uses a flat button and strong fine cord to create a secure, removable connection that withstands repeated tying, pulling, and untying.
Stitches and Construction Details
The i-cord stitch is the primary technique employed in this pattern. I-cord is created by knitting a small number of stitches in the round on either a circular needle or double-pointed needles, then sliding the stitches to the opposite end of the needle without turning the work, creating a continuous tubular structure. This stitch produces a smooth, rope-like cord that serves as the structural component of the pompom.
Materials Required
- Yarn: Approximately 100 yards of DK weight (8-ply) yarn such as merino, wool, or similar fibers. Crafters can use a single color or combine leftover yarns for a multi-colored effect.
- Needles: One 3.5mm circular knitting needle or two 3.5mm double-pointed needles (alternatively, an i-cord maker tool may be used)
- Additional Notions: A tapestry needle for finishing and weaving in ends, one 1.5cm flat button, and a 50cm length of strong fine cord (such as 1mm round cotton cord) for the attachment mechanism
Difficulty Level
This pattern is rated as beginner-friendly, making it accessible to knitters new to the craft. The i-cord technique, while requiring circular or double-pointed needles, is a straightforward method that beginners can master with basic knitting knowledge. The pattern's simplicity combined with its practical, wearable result makes it an excellent project for building confidence in fundamental knitting skills.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | handmade by sminé |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | approx 50cm of 1mm strong cotton cord |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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