Adventures in Pompom Land: 25 Cute Projects Made from Handmade Pompoms

by Myko Bocek

Enter the wonderful land of pompoms, where cute critters and creative adventures await you. All the projects in this unique collection begin with handmade, not pre-purchased, pompoms, and every step is beautifully laid out with easy-to-follow instructions and plenty of images. Crafters can then create 25 charming creatures—from a sweet little bluebird to a lop-eared bunny—out of wool yarn, roving, and felt. Its fun to do and every project is off-the-charts adorable!

Genres: Crafts, Nonfiction

128 pages, Paperback

First published March 5, 2013

Reviews

[Marie Z Johansen · Rating 5 out of 5]

First let me say that when I saw this book my immediate reaction was - oh no pompoms! I do not like pompoms; never had and I thought I never would! Then, as I turned the pages of this charming little treat of a book I realized that although these little cuties are made from wool pompoms, they aren't pompoms as we normally think of them. These are haute pompoms!

The author, Myko (think mike-o") Diann Bocek, is a Beatrix Potter fan and her pompom creatures are born from Beatrix's delightful whimsical creatures. Beatrix Potter also filled my childhood with delight and I remain a huge fan of her work to this day.

If you can, for a moment, consider what Beatrix Potter's creatures might look like as pompoms you will get an idea about what's in this charming little book.

I am going to give making these a whirl - they are too cute not too. These haute pompoms are all made from luscious wool yarn and roving and they become shaped like whimsical creatures. Not my typical type of art making - by these are just too adorable not to give them a try.

Don't be put off by the word pompom - if you are like me - this book really deserves your attention! If you are already a pompom lover than you have to have this book.!

I'm not sure how Lark manages to produce such high quality, visually beautiful books - but this one is a bargain!

[Annette McIntyre · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is full of incredibly cute critters made from pompoms and easy to follow instructions so you can make your own.

[Nancy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I keep re-visiting this book thinking it would make a great teen program. But then I flip through it again and realize many of the animals require felted tails/arms/legs/tentacles, etc. And I don't think teens would have the patience to sit and felt for an hour. And when I have my volunteer make one of the easier animals (snowman), it turns out that not only is it a messy project (with yarn fiber getting everywhere as you shape your yarn ball) but it also takes longer than you would think. I dunno, I would still love to try this some how, if I could just make it a little more workable...

[Kelley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my goodness, I'm in love! So many cute animals to make: chick, bunny, mouse kitten,bluebird, elephant, lop eared bunny, lady bug, teddy bear, lamb, puppy, swan, seal, piglet, squirrel, raccoon, hedgehog, fox, pony, snowy owl, imp, bat, black cat, turkey, snowman and snow girl. My only problem where to begin.

[Anakbabiilang · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful and high quality pictures, clear and detailed instructions, and so many cute pompom creatures.