Hi there and welcome to part 2 of my Pom Pom Rug post. Last time I spoke about the base, today it’s all about the pom-poms 
For the top layer, I’m using Red Heart Pomp-a-Doodle that I got from the States. It comes in a variety of colours, but for this project I went with the original colours in the pattern as these are what DD wanted.
So, starting from left to right the colours are Faded Jeans, Plush Plum, Shoreline and Berries & Cream. It’s a novelty type yarn which looks great for this sort of project. You could also use it for cushions, pouffes, scarves and toys. I bought 10 balls in total, 2 in Faded Jeans and Berries & Cream, 3 in Plush Plum and Shoreline.
The yarn looks like this
Basically, you stitch with the “stringy” bit. When you get to the pom pom bit, just ensure you don’t bring it through the loop of your crocheting or knitting.
It took me a couple of rounds to get used to the feel of the yarn but once you’ve got yourself in a rhythm it’s very easy. Obviously, every round will take longer to do as you’re working from the inside outwards. But put on your favourite film or plug your iPod in and you’ll be surprised how quickly the time goes.
Round 5 – 2 rounds in Berries & Cream, 3 rounds in Plush Plum.
You can see the top loop exposed in the above picture. This is where the pom pom yarn is crocheted through.
Round 9
Additional rounds in Shoreline, Faded Jeans and Berries & Cream.
Round 20
Well, almost round 20 
. I spent most of Saturday afternoon and evening working on it. I was feeling a bit under the weather so once DH had left to the footie I got my self comfy on the settee, put the TV on and just sat working away on it. There’s only 8 rounds left to do, so I’m hoping to have it finished by the end of the week.
Got the in-laws popping over later on this afternoon so I’ll be showing it off to MIL. She is a wonderful crocheter and has made over the years some beautiful doily work. I hope it’ll get her seal of approval but if not, I’m not bothered as I’m just really proud of it and DD can’t wait for it to be finished. Once it’s finished I’ll definitely be posting lots of photos, and LJ has said that once she get to Uni she’ll send me some so I can see how well it brightens up her dorm.
Don’t forget to leave some comments if you feel compelled to. I’ve had some lovely feedback from the ladies on Phoenix Forum.
Thank you so much 
WOW!!! That’s amazing! You’re rocketing through it. Looking forward to the finished photos now. Make’s me wish I could crochet! Good luck with the rest of it.
Hello
Your rug looks fab, I was just browsing through my copy of Crochet Today thinking I’d like to make the rug myself, but at £91 I don’t think I’ll be doing it
. Good luck to our daughter at uni though.
Off to search the web for a cheaper alternative yarn!
Hi Kathryn and Ozzy!!Thank you for your lovely comments. Kathryn, it was the Pom-Pom yarn that really bumped up the price. 10 balls @$4.99 each (approx £3.40) Shipping to the UK $34 (approx £23.15). Then £17.66 Custom charge. It was only because I had money sitting in PayPal that I didn’t feel it too much. I did try and find UK equivalent but couldn’t. The Red Heart Saver I found quite cheaply on eBay but again it’s the shipping costs to the UK that bumps up the cost.
It would be great if we could get some of the more popular US yarn here.
I’m looking at Rico Pompon, not sure if it is even the same but it averages £8 a ball! Although that is for 200g and I think the Red Heart is about 100g, so about the same. Not sure why I am even considering it anyway, I have baby no.2 due in 7 weeks and a blanket to finish!
This is gorgeous!!!
Absolutely love it though it does sound very expensive, I’m sure LJ will love and cherish it… a reminder of home when she’s at uni