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Y'all...I'm in love with this method for how to make a pom pom apple. I think they turned out so cute. They're perfect for teacher gifts: from back-to-school to Teacher Appreciation Week. You can tie them on zippers, make a banner with them, and more. See how to make a pom pom apple for yourself below.

I made these with a couple of different options...one has a "stand alone stem" and the other is a long yarn stem that you can attach to other things (or to other pom poms to form a banner). I made them in two different sizes, too. Check out the complete tutorial for how to make a pom pom apple below.

How To Make A Pom Pom Apple

We had a candy apple tree at our home in the panhandle. These pom pom apples remind me of the size of apples on that tree. The only non yarn part of these pom poms is a green felt leaf.  

I broke my streak of making pom poms with forks. While I still enjoy that method, I grabbed these cool pom pom makers (pictured above) when they were on sale on Amazon. I actually may be a convert and may make all of of my pom poms this way from here on out...they turned out super fluffy!

Supplies for How to Make A Pom Pom Apple:

• Clover Pom Pom Maker Set
• Red Skein of Yarn
• Brown Skein of Yarn
• Green Felt Sheet
• Good fabric scissors

Directions

• It's easy to follow the instructions on the packaging of the pom pom makers. 
• They just involve wrapping each half moon side of the contraption with the red yarn. 
• I cut two pieces of brown yarn in about 12" lengths to use to tie it off in the end. I like to have those ready to go.

• Just be sure to wrap evenly, so you don't end up with a lopsided pom pom. 

• I use the same piece of yarn the entire way around, without cutting. 

• Once the pom pom maker is closed and full, I just snip the yarn from the skein. 

• Just use the channel on the pom pom maker to slip the scissors into the maker and cut the entire way around. 

• Once it's cut, use those two brown pieces of yarn and slip it in the spot for the tie. 
• Do a double knot and call it good.

• Open the contraption. 

• Pull it apart and the pom pom is almost good to go.
• Again, if you'd prefer, you can easily use my fork method here. Just use the brown pieces for tie off in that method, too. 

• My favorite part of pom pom making is the haircut.
• Pom poms kind seem a bit scraggly at first, but trim, trim, trim. 

•  And then trim some more. 

• I just freehand cut a green felt leaf. 
• I added a dab of hot glue onto the top of the brown knot and added my leaf on top of the glue. 

• Then I tied the brown yarn pieces one more time to secure the leaf. 

• This yarn pom pom apple can stay just like this, if you like.
• It's also perfect to tie onto a teacher bag or attach to a zipper on a supply pouch. 

• But, if you want a stand-alone stem, just keep knotting the brown yarn on top of itself. It quickly forms its own stem. 
• Just snip off the ends when your stem is to your desired length. Super cute, too, right?

Now you know how to make a pom pom apple for yourself!

I also have a tutorial for these fun zippered supply bags. I thought it would be cute to tie one of the pom pom apples to the zipper pull.

More Tutorials for How to Make a Pom Pom (in case you'd rather make something other than an apple!):

• Camille Styles has a simple tutorial (no items needed but yarn) for how to make a pom pom.
• Make and Do Crew uses cardboard in their pom pom tutorial.
• You can also see my How to Make a Pom Pom with a Fork tutorial.