Fluff the pom pom in your hands. It will look like a mangy hedgehog that lost a fight with a knitting needle. That’s okay. Now, you must become a ruthless barber.
Using sharp scissors, trim the entire surface. Snip, snip, snip. Go slowly. Cut off the long stragglers. You are aiming for a perfect sphere of devotion.
How to Make a Pompom for a Hat (So Easy!) - DIY Candy
Here’s the trick: rotate the pom pom constantly. If you cut one side flat, it’ll look like a pom pom that fell asleep on a waffle iron. Aim for evenness, but don’t panic—imperfections become “artisanal charm.”
