I have just made a loom to make pompom blankets or cushions. Mine is for making blankets so if you want to make cushions it will need to be smaller. I made the frame approx 30" x 26" then put 1 1/2" nails all the way around the edge about 1 1/2" apart. You need to end up with an odd number on the short ends and even numbers on the long sides. There are some good posts and videos on pinterest to show how to wrap the loom, but I have had to use a few of them to work out the frame as none give any measurements. I am about to try it for the first time so will let you know how I get on. I also tried the ones with a card, but find they bend too easily as they get bigger.
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I am trying to learn how to make the king size pom pom blankets and build the frame. Is there anyone that would show me how.
I am currently not able to work and I think this would be something I could stay busy withThere are so many YouTube videos available, it would be best if you checked several out to see which tutorial you like best. Some have closed caption (cc) and some have clearer pictures so watch several and stay with the ones you like best.
If you plan to make your own pom pom frame there are several very good tutorials using different methods, so check these out as only you know your skills and what tools are available to you.
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Ready-made frames are expensive but they are available in different sizes.
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Here are several videos:
Pom pom blanket - How to add two tone pom poms
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Pom pom blanket. Easy loop edge, no fussy fringe to fall out
Pom pom blanket - CRISS CROSS blanket
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Here you can watch how to make a Pompom Blanket:
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Here you can read how to make a pom pom blanket loom board:
To make a king size pom pom blanket you need to make a king size loom board/frame.
I advise you to make a small size pom pom blanket/rug first.
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Here are tips/answers about Making a Pom Pom Blanket Loom:
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Can anyone help? I am going to make a pom-pom blanket, but don't know what size to make the loom. It's a pram blanket. I have the size of the pram, but have read that it shrinks when you take it off the loom.
Has anyone any idea how much and should I make the loom board bigger? Any answers would be greatly appreciated.Thrifty Fun has a section on it here www.thriftyfun.com/
Here are one of many fun YouTube videos on how to start out making a pom pom blanket:
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There are also videos on how to make looms and how to figure out which size loom for which size blanket.
They do shrink when you remove them (wool and cotton shrink the most) and it can be up to several inches. Blend yarns don't see to shrink as much.
Post back with the finished product! Lucky baby to get such a lovely gift!
What wool or yarn size can you use for making pom pom blankets? For example, dk, 4ply, or chunky. I will be using a loom.
What are you looking for in the result? Light, cozy, or heavy? I am a cozy person so I would use a 2 or 3 ply. Light, a fingerling weight; heavy a chunkier weight.
Different yarns and weights are suitable for different sizes and fluffiness of Pom poms. This Martha Stewart article gives great information www.marthastewart.com/
