How to make Poi's

 

How to make Poi’s

Yarn ( 2 colors )

Small plate

Scissors

Staffing

( 2 ) Plastic Bags

Measure yarn from fingertips to shoulder,

Make ( 16 ) strands this length,

Cut strands at the end still connected to the ball of yarn,

Repeat with second color yarn, These strands will be braided to make the cord,

Create the pompom by wrapping yarn around the plate approx 80 times.  

Insert cord strands through the pompom loop,

Secure pom pom to work surface

Separate strands into a plus sign,

 And crosses their strands by passing them hand to hand

Continue alternating until cord is desired length,

Tie a knot at the top, Make  sure to leave long tails at the end,

Tie a piece of yarn around the base of the pom pom,

 Cut off ends, and pom pom is complete,

Tie yarn tails around stuffing to connect,

Cut open plastic bag and place stuffing in center,

Put plastic tight evenly around the stuffing,

Tie off with yarn, 

Trim plastic, leaving some as a decorative edge if desired,

Repeat the process to create your second poi.

             The end                 By Foli