Kazuko Ito - Adorable Pom Pom Animals: Dogs, Cats and Other Woolly Friends

Introduction When I was in the first grade, my mother bought me a book. It was a craft book with instructions for making little animals. That book made my heart sing, and I made many animals. Even now, I can still vividly remember that joyful feeling. Time has passed, and I am still making handmade goods with that same joy. Sometimes I experience the challenges that come with creating something new, but the feeling that comes with surmounting the issues and watching the projects take form is unbeatable.

In this book, I introduce pom pom projects suitable for all levels: from absolute beginners to more advanced crafters. While making these projects, I hope that you too will feel the kind of joy I discovered as a first-grader and beyond. Welcome to the wonderful world of pom poms! Kazuko Ito Rabbit An adorable bunny with droopy ears made out of fluffy felted wool. instructions > Sheep This cuddly sheep with soft, fuzzy fleece balances on felted wool feet. instructions > Poodle A pair of irresistible eyes characterize this little pom pom pup. instructions > Miniature Schnauzer Those eyebrows and snout!
Felted wool ears add just the right touch. instructions > Calico Cat Create this multi-colored kitty with three colors of yarn. instructions > Calico Cat Create this multi-colored kitty with three colors of yarn.

The pink nose makes for a dose of added cuteness. instructions > Brown Tiger Cat With its distinctive stripes, this brown tiger cat has extra pointy ears. instructions > Bear Increase the cuteness factor by placing the eyes and nose close together. instructions > Lion This handsome creature sports piercing eyes and a regal, luxurious mane. instructions > Monkey Keeping the size of the eyes small gives this monkey a more sophisticated appearance. instructions > Cat This endearing fluffy cat is made all the more so by its pink ears. instructions > Dachshund How can you resist its sparkly eyes gazing up at you from its cocked head? instructions > Penguin Even the back of this roly-poly penguin, is like a delightful little kid. instructions > Seal A seal is perfect for a pom pom! Ratchet up the cuteness factor with big black eyes. instructions > Tropical Fish Trim the pom pom to produce a trim tropical fish-like silhouette. instructions > Puffer Fish Floaty and round like an inflated balloon with a tiny mouth. instructions > Parakeet Charming parakeets are even sweeter in multiples, lined up. instructions > Frog This winsome froggy has eyes full of curiosity and an itty bitty nose. instructions > Pig Squeal-worthy cuteness standing on four legs, especially its backside with the curly tail. instructions > Strawberry Bunny Its hard to get cuter than this: a pointy-eared rabbit tuft wearing a strawberry hat. instructions > Hamster You could even add a little flower bouquet to its sweetly poised limbs. instructions > Chick The downiness and size of this pom pom chick feel almost like the real thing. instructions > Hamburger Set [Hamburger, Broccoli, Boiled Egg, Cherries ] Assembled in a basket. instructions > Hamburger Set [Hamburger, Broccoli, Boiled Egg, Cherries ] Assembled in a basket.

The pom pom hamburger is almost as large as a real burger. instructions > (Boiled Egg)