Pompom Alternatives by Sheri K

Pompom Alternatives

by Sheri K
Crochet
June 2026
Aran (8 wpi) ?
3.5 mm (E)
4.0 mm (G)
5.0 mm (H)
14 - 45 yards (13 - 41 m)
US
English
This pattern is available for C$3.00.

THIS IS A DIGITAL DOWNLOAD OF THE CROCHET PATTERN ONLY
12 fun Pompom Alternative crochet patterns to add to your favourite hat, bookbag, or hairclip. These pompoms are quick to crochet and a great way to use up your bits of extra worsted weight yarn.
Pattern is for the Pompom Alternatives ONLY, instructions are not included for the crochet hats in photos. Pattern includes a printer friendly PDF of the written instructions. Four Demo PDFs with complete photo instructions for each Pompom Alternative are also included with the purchase of this pattern.
Materials Required for each Pom:
1. Brushed Ball Pompom:
• 25 yards Size 4 worsted weight yarn,
• 3.50 mm crochet hook,
• 8 grams Fiberfill,
• Stitch marker,
• Yarn needle,
• Wire brush.
2. Cherry Poms:
• 3 yards Size 4 worsted weight yarn – color Green,
• 25 yards Size 4 worsted weight yarn – color Red,
• 3.50 mm crochet hook,
• 3 grams Fiberfill,
• Stitch marker,
• Yarn needle.
3. Beaded I-Pom:
• 25 yards Size 4 worsted weight yarn,
• 5.00 mm crochet hook,
• 12 pony / craft beads,
• Small amount Fiberfill,
• Stitch marker,
• Yarn needle.
4. Chain Loop Pom:
• 35 yards Size 4 worsted weight yarn,
• 5.00 mm crochet hook,
• Small amount Fiberfill,
• Stitch marker,
• Yarn needle.
5. Pouff Pom:
• 25 yards Size 4 worsted weight yarn,
• 5.00 mm crochet hook,
• Yarn needle.
6. Curly-Q Pom:
• 25 yards Size 4 worsted weight yarn,
• 4.00 mm crochet hook,
• Yarn needle.
7. Dangling Balls Pom:
• 25 yards Size 4 worsted weight yarn,
• 3.50 mm crochet hook,
• 3 grams Fiberfill
• Stitch marker,
• Yarn needle.
8. Bellflower Pom:
• 16 yards Size 4 worsted weight yarn,
• 5.00 mm crochet hook,
• Yarn needle.
9. Pom of a 1000 Chains:
• 30 yards Size 4 worsted weight yarn,
• 4.00 mm crochet hook,
• 3.50 mm crochet hook,
• 28 stitch markers (booby or safety pins will work),
• Yarn needle.
10. Knotty Pom:
• 22 yards Size 4 worsted weight yarn,
• 5.00 mm crochet hook,
• Yarn needle.
11. Faux-Faux Fur Pom:
• 10 yards Size 4 worsted weight yarn – Color A,
• 4 yards Size 4 worsted weight yarn – Color B,
• 5.00 mm crochet hook,
• Small amount Fiberfill,
• Yarn needle,
• Wire brush.
12. Popcorn Pom:
• 45 yards Size 4 worsted weight yarn,
• 4.50 mm crochet hook,
• 10 grams Fiberfill,
• Yarn needle.