And if you want to take your pom pom creations even further, we’ve also included details to make other yarn fruit like grapes, a lemon, orange, and pineapple — so you can mix and match to create a whole pom pom fruit bowl! Whether you’re crafting with kids, decorating for a summer party, or adding a splash of colour to a DIY garland, these fluffy little fruits are a fun and creative way to celebrate the season.
Helpful Tips:
What size pom pom maker should I use to make fruit pom poms?
We recommend using a pom pom maker between 1-1/2 and 2 inches for these fruit designs. It’s the perfect size for making a variety of yarn fruit. If you want to make your DIY pom pom fruit in different sizes, you can purchase a set of pom pom makers that includes a variety of sizes.
How can I make other pom pom fruits?
Once you’ve got the hang of making the pom pom watermelon and strawberry, making other types of fruit is a breeze! Here’s how you can make the other fruit seen in our pictures:
Pineapple: Use a bigger pom pom maker, but follow the same method used for the strawberry (only with pineapple colours). Then trim the pom pom into the shape of a pineapple, instead of making it pointy at the bottom. Orange: Make a regular round pom pom using orange yarn. Cut a stem and leaf from felt and attach them with tacky glue or hot glue. Lemon: Make a regular pom pom using yellow yarn and trim opposite edges to points. Grapes: Use a fork to make smaller pom poms. (Check out our pom pom otter craft to see how to make a pom pom using a fork.) Then glue or tie the grapes together and add a stem and leaf made from felt.
What are some creative ways to use pom pom fruit decorations?
Pom pom fruit crafts are not only fun to make — they’re also super versatile! Thread a large embroidery needle with yarn and attach the yarn fruit to a keyring to make your own keychain. Or create a summer garland by stringing the fruits together with twine or cord, knotting between each pom pom to keep them in place. You can also use these fluffy fruits as party decorations, gift toppers, or even DIY ornaments for a Christmas tree or mobile. They make adorable classroom decor or shelf accents, and they’re perfect for adding a pop of colour to a kid’s room or play kitchen. The possibilities are as endless as your imagination! These pom pom fruit are as fun to make as they are to display! Whether you’re crafting a full fruit basket or making just one as a gift topper or ornament, these fluffy DIY fruits are the cutest way to get your yarn fix. And don’t be surprised if you start craving actual fruit while you make them — we won’t judge!
Here’s even more summer craft ideas:
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