DIY Christmas Wreath with Snowball Pom Poms

I love how cute this wreath turned out, especially with the little polar bears tucked in. The fluffy pom poms look just like snowballs, and it is such a playful way to decorate the front door for the holidays. The best part is that it looks just as good through the rest of winter, long after Christmas is over.

It works as a Christmas pom pom wreath with the snowball theme, but the best part is you can leave it up all winter long. This wreath is beginner friendly, and kids can even help make the pom poms with a little guidance. It is a simple Christmas craft that turns into a soft and cozy snowball wreath for the season.

Supplies for a DIY Pom Pom Wreath

• Wreath form (mine is 18 inches, but any size works)
• About 50 large pom poms (you will need fewer if your wreath is smaller)
• White or cream yarn — bulky yarn works best and does not need to be expensive. Dollar Tree often has yarn that works well for pom poms. Just make sure it is white so the wreath looks snowy.
• Clover pom pom maker or simple cardboard cutouts (I will link tutorials for both at the end of this post)
• Dental floss (for tying pom poms securely)
• Large-eyed needle
• Scissors
• Scissors
• Free Snowballs printable tag with two polar bears
• Optional snowflake embellishment

Step 1- Make the Pom Poms

Start by wrapping yarn around one side of the Clover pom pom maker until it is full. Then wrap the other side the same way. Try to keep the yarn in a straight line, but it does not need to be perfect. If some strands slant a little, you can always trim the pom pom once it’s finished.

Once both sides are wrapped full, close the pom pom maker. Slide the tip of your scissors between the two arms of the maker (see the blue arrow in the image below) and cut along the center groove with sharp scissors all the way around. Do not open the pom pom maker at this point or all the cut threads will fall loose.

Instead of tying with yarn, use dental floss to secure the pom pom tight. It holds much better, does not slip, and you can pull it snug without worrying about the floss breaking. Once the center is tied, then open the pom pom maker and release your pom pom. Fluff it up, trim any uneven pieces, and set it aside. Close the maker back together and start on the next one. Keep going until you have a pile of fluffy soft pom poms ready for the wreath.

Making pom poms is a fun project to share with children. My granddaughters love helping, and it keeps their hands busy while we chat or watch a Christmas movie. Kids enjoy the wrapping part, while an adult can step in for the cutting and tying. If you want more detailed directions,

If you need more detailed directions, I have full tutorials for both the Clover pom pom maker and the cardboard cutouts method, and I will link them at the end of this post.

Step 2 – Assemble the Snowball Wreath

Once you have a pile of pom poms, putting the wreath together is easy. Thread a large-eyed needle with matching yarn or dental floss and tie the end to the wreath form with a knot. Cut a length of about four or five feet and thread the other end onto the needle. d

First row – Place your first row of pom poms along the top of the wreath. To attach each one, pinch the pom pom to find the center where it is tied with dental floss. Pass the needle through that loop and sew it firmly onto the wreath form. Keep adding pom poms close together so the wreath form does not show through. Fluff and trim as you go to keep the wreath looking even and full.

Pass the needle through the frame and then continue with the next pom pom all the way around.   Cut the wool and tie the end to the wreath form.

Second row – Starting with a new piece of yarn attach another row of pom poms on the inside of the wreath form.

Third row – The last row is placed on top of the first row of pom poms.  This time, attach the pom poms and run the thread through both layers of the pom poms to the form.   Continue to the next pom pom.

Step 3. Secure the Pom Poms

Once all three rows are attached, you may notice some pom poms flop around. To fix this, sew one pom pom to its neighbor by passing the needle right through the center of both. Keep working around the wreath until everything feels snug and secure.

Step 4 – Add the Finishing Touches

Print out the Free Snowballs Printable on to card stock. Punch holes in the top corners and tie it to the wreath with yarn or dental floss. For extra charm, tuck in a snowflake embellishment. I used a simple plastic one from the dollar store, and it looks so sweet nestled into the pom poms. You can also give the wreath a light spray of iridescent glitter or dust it with a bit of faux snow for a soft winter sparkle.

If you follow me, you already know I whine every year about how long and cold our winters are. For my friends in Florida, I admit I am jealous, but this little wreath can give you a playful reminder of snow without the shoveling. For those of us living through the real thing, it helps us smile and remember winter is not all bleak and misery. And of course, we Canadians are pretty proud of our polar bears, so it feels just right to have them tucked into this wreath.

If you would like to save this idea for later, make sure to pin it to your Christmas craft board on Pinterest. That way, you will have it handy when you are ready to make your own snowball wreath.

Other Pom Pom Tutorials

For more step-by-step directions, you can see my full tutorials.

• How to Make Pom Poms with a Clover Pom Pom Maker
• How to Make Pom Poms with Cardboard