Snowball Fight Game with Yarn Pom Pom Snowballs
A DIY Indoor Snowball Game that uses a pom pom maker that makes yarn pom pom snowballs. This is an easy to make Snowball Fight game with pom pom string snowballs.
A few years ago, I was spending the holidays with my daughter and her family in Southern California and I made several yarn pom pom snowballs for my granddaughter. She had a blast running through the house having a snowball fight game with anyone and everyone.
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As you probably already guessed, there is never any snow in her yard but she had the next best thing an indoor snowball fight game. Maybe the best thing because no frozen hands and the snow never melts.
The yarn pom pom snowballs eventually were damaged beyond repair (I do believe their puppy did get involved).
Now she has a 2-year-old little sister and I decided they both needed a pile of snowballs for a new indoor snowball fight game.
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How to Make an Indoor Snowball Fight Game:
One large (7oz) skein of white yarn makes about 17 snowballs.
Supplies:
- 7 oz skein of white yarn
- Carrying Box or pretty container
Tools Needed:
How to make Pom Pom Snowballs:
Start making your snowball fight game with white yarn and a pom pom maker
Open the arms of the Pom Pom maker completely
Repeat with the other arm making sure both arms are secure
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Supplies
- 1 7 oz skein white yarn
- 1 Carrying Box or pretty container to hold the snowballs
Instructions
- Open both sets of arms on the large pom pom maker.
- Wrap the white yarn around the first set of arms approximately 100 times, or until the curve is evenly and generously covered.
- Cut the yarn and snap the covered arms closed into the body of the pom pom maker.
- Open the second set of arms and wrap it with approximately the same amount of yarn.
- Cut the yarn and securely close the second set of arms.
- Insert the tip of your sharp scissors into the outer groove of the pom pom maker. Cut through the wrapped yarn around the entire circumference.
- Cut an 8-to-10-inch piece of yarn. Slide it through the center groove and pull it very tightly around the cut yarn.
- Tie the center yarn securely with several firm knots.
- Open the arms and separate the two halves of the pom pom maker. Carefully remove the pom pom.
- Fluff the pom pom between your hands. Trim the long and uneven strands until it has a rounded ball shape.
- Repeat the process until you have made approximately 17 pom pom balls or as many as you need.
- Place the finished pom poms in a box, basket, bucket, or fabric bag and use them as pretend snowballs for an indoor snowball fight.
Notes
- One large 7-ounce skein of yarn makes approximately 17 large pom pom balls.
- The exact yield depends on the thickness of the yarn and how many times it is wrapped.
- Tie the center strand as tightly as possible so the pom pom does not pull apart.
- Inspect the pom poms for loose strands before giving them to young children.
- Supervise toddlers during play and keep yarn pom poms away from pets.
- The project time will vary depending on your pom pom maker and how quickly you wrap and trim each ball.
Evelyn, I just love, love, LOVE this! I am kind of addicted to pom poms and isn't the Clover Pom Pom maker the best? This is such an adorable idea!! Thank you so much for the inspiration – sharing and pinning!
This made such a cute Holiday gift!! And great for the days my kids are locked in the house.
Wow I NEED a pompom maker! I started to make a pompom snowball fight for my daughters, but I just have 2 lonely pompoms in a bag 🙁
I didn't even know that these existed! Thanks so much for sharing!!!!
Oh, you are such a clever Grandma! I especially like the fact that long-distance Grandmas can send snowballs to their little grands and it's perfect for a range of ages!
These are so adorable – I shared them with my daughter too.
We just love these!
I did the lazier version – store-bought pom poms and they are more expensive than you would believe. But now I’m making these and saving money.