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Introduction

When I was in the first grade, my mother bought me a book. It was a craft book with instructions for making little animals. That book made my heart sing, and I made many animals. Even now, I can still vividly remember that joyful feeling.

Time has passed, and I am still making handmade goods with that same joy. Sometimes I experience the challenges that come with creating something new, but the feeling that comes with surmounting the issues and watching the projects take form is unbeatable.

In this book, I introduce pom pom projects suitable for all levels: from absolute beginners to more advanced crafters. While making these projects, I hope that you too will feel the kind of joy I discovered as a first-grader and beyond. Welcome to the wonderful world of pom poms!

Kazuko Ito

Rabbit

An adorable bunny with droopy ears made out of fluffy felted wool.

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Sheep

This cuddly sheep with soft, fuzzy fleece balances on felted wool feet.

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Poodle

A pair of irresistible eyes characterize this little pom pom pup. The yarn creates the perfect poodle fur texture.

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Miniature Schnauzer

Those eyebrows and snout!

Felted wool ears add just the right touch.

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Calico Cat

Create this multi-colored kitty with three colors of yarn. The pink nose makes for a dose of added cuteness.

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Brown Tiger Cat

With its distinctive stripes, this brown tiger cat has extra pointy ears.

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Bear

Increase the cuteness factor by placing the eyes and nose close together.

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Lion

This handsome creature sports piercing eyes and a regal, luxurious mane.

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Monkey

Keeping the size of the eyes small gives this monkey a more sophisticated appearance.

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Elephant

A pipe cleaner inside the trunk allows this elephant’s nose to be positioned in different ways.

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Cat

This endearing fluffy cat is made all the more so by its pink ears.

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Dachshund

How can you resist its sparkly eyes gazing up at you from its cocked head?

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Penguin

Even the back of this roly-poly penguin, is like a delightful little kid.

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Seal

A seal is perfect for a pom pom! Ratchet up the cuteness factor with big black eyes.

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Tropical Fish

Trim the pom pom to produce a trim tropical fish-like silhouette.

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Puffer Fish

Floaty and round like an inflated balloon with a tiny mouth.

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Parakeet

Charming parakeets are even sweeter in multiples, lined up.

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Frog

This winsome froggy has eyes full of curiosity and an itty bitty nose.

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Pig

Squeal-worthy cuteness standing on four legs, especially its backside with the curly tail.

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Strawberry Bunny

It’s hard to get cuter than this: a pointy-eared rabbit tuft wearing a strawberry hat.

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Hamster

You could even add a little flower bouquet to its sweetly poised limbs.

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Chick

The downiness and size of this pom pom chick feel almost like the real thing.

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Hamburger Set

[Hamburger, Broccoli, Boiled Egg, Cherries ] Assembled in a basket. The pom pom hamburger is almost as large as a real burger.

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Onigiri Rice Ball Set

[2 Types of Onigiri, Fried Shrimp, Sausage, Broccoli, Apple] The “bento box” is full of yummy side dishes.

instructions > page 80 (2 types of Onigiri), page 78 (Broccoli), page 79 (Apple), page 80 (Sausage), page 81 (Fried Shrimp)

Round Cake

A lovely mini-round cake with 2 shades of cream filling. Add a cherry on top.

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Cupcakes

The whipped cream looks delicious! The final flourish is the strawberry on top.

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Ice Cream Cones

Single and double scoop ice cream cones in sweet pastel yarn pom poms.

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Apple Pencil Topper

A pencil is always more fun with a pom pom apple on top of it.

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Seasonal Pom Poms

How about celebrating seasonal events with pom poms? Simply place a few on your windowsill or on a shelf to create instant festivity. Insert a string through the center of the pom pom and hang several of them like a mobile!

A Japanese New Year’s Eve

New Year’s Rice Cakes (Kagami Mochi)

Snow Rabbit

Valentine’s Day

Hearts

Spring

Two Types of Flowers

Autumn

Halloween Pumpkins

instructions > Kagami Mochi > page 87 Two Types of Flowers > page 88 Snow Rabbit > page 89 Heart > page 89 Halloween Pumpkin > page 90