First of all cut your rug mat into the dimensions or even the shape you want.
Making pom pom mat.
These pre handwriting skill builders are great for strengthening the needed muscles.
Bulky yarn would work great and it would take fewer pom poms to complete.
I ve met some pretty amazing and talented 10 year olds who can knit up a storm and i know they could do a great job with this project and i know a few 16 year olds who would start the project with gusto and never.
Make your own pom poms if you are making any pom poms for your rug you will need the next 10 steps.
The first step for making your own large pom is to grab 2 toilet paper rolls and while keeping them together wrap yarn around the rolls a bunch of times.
Using a large set of tweezers students will build stronger small motor muscles they will need later on down the road as they learn handwriting skills.
Plain floor mat preferably with big holes.
How to make a pom pom rug.
Robot activities for kids.
Then start making pom poms.
The dollar tree non slip underlay that i used is 18 in by 28 in.
You can use a bath mat as they usually come with big holes 3.
Use the weave of the material to get a straight line.
Yarn i used 5 bundles of multi coloured yarn to complete this 2.
Students use colorful pom poms to match the dots on each robot.
Supplies you need to make this diy pom pom rug.
Wuli77 pompom maker mesh mat for rug making fluff ball weaver crochet needle mesh net cloth knitting for carpet rug making diy kit tool embroidery crafts decoration 4 2 out of 5 stars 11 8 60 8.
However my pompom rug is turning into a bedspread for my granddaughter because she said that she was going to use the rug for a blanket.
I wanted to make a larger rug so using 2 packages i cut the edges to make them even and then iknotted the two pieces together.
The pom poms themselves are not difficult especially if you use a pom pom maker and attaching them to the mat is pretty easy.
Cut 12 count canvas to desired size.
Using a pom pom making tool make enough pom poms to cover the surface when tightly packed together.
If you have enough stash of another yarn weight that you want to get rid off go ahead and use it.
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Diy pom pom rug steps step 1.