I make fluffy bunny tails for my punch needle and rug hooking projects using three different methods, depending on the look I want for each bunny.
- Punch deeper or proddy hook
- Pom poms
- Felted wool tails
Let me show you some examples of each method and explain how to do each type of tail.
Watch the Video:
Punch Deeper or Proddy Hooking:
This is definitely the simplest method for making fluffy bunny tails.
If you are doing punch needle, you can just increase the punching depth for the bunny’s tail.
If you are hooking, you can do the tail in a proddy hook to create a nice, fluffy look.
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Pom Pom Tails:
The second way to make a fluffy bunny tail is to make a pom pom out of yarn.
You can use pom poms for either punch needle or rug hooked bunnies. Just match the size of the yarn to the size of the project. I use a thin yarn for making punch needle bunny tails and a thicker yarn for the hooked rug pillow bunny’s tail.
You can use pom pom makers if you have them. If not, you can use a fork for small tails or a piece of cardboard for larger ones.
If you are using a pom pom maker, follow the directions that came with the product, using crochet thread to tie the pom pom together.
You will also need some yarn and crochet thread.
Pom Poms with a Fork:
Cut a length of the crochet thread 12-18 inches long.
Wrap the yarn around the tines of the fork.
(The more you wrap, the fluffier your tail will be; 40-50 times seems to work well with my yarn and fork.)
Thread a piece of crochet thread through the middle of the tines, tie a double knot;
turn the fork over and tie a double knot again.
Slip the yarn off the fork and clip the loops.
Fluff the yarn and trim any long pieces. Don’t clip the crochet thread!
Pom Poms with Cardboard:
It is easy to make larger pom poms for hooked rug projects by using a piece of cardboard. The process is much the same as the fork method above.
Cut a length of the crochet thread 12-18 inches long.
Cut a rectangle of heavy cardboard. Make the width the same size as the desired pom pom.
Wrap the yarn around the cardboard many times. The more wraps, the fluffier that tail will be.
Carefully slide the yarn off the cardboard.
Use the crochet thread to tie a double knot in the middle of the yarn.
I like to turn it over and make another double knot on the opposite side.
Clip the loops, fluff the tail, and trim any long pieces of yarn. Don’t clip the crochet thread!
Sew the Pom Pom Tail onto the Bunny:
Sometimes I coffee or tea dye the yarn pom pom tails before attaching them to the bunny.
The crochet threads are perfect for sewing the tails onto your bunnies!
Thread one end of crochet thread onto a needle and sew it into the back of the bunny. Repeat with the other end of crochet thread. Once the two ends are inside, you can pull tight and tie the ends of crochet thread together on the inside of the bunny. This must be done before completely stuffing and sewing the bunny closed.
If the bunny is already sewn together, you can use the crochet threads to sew the tail onto the bunny.
Felted Wool Bunny Tails:
The third way I make bunny tails is by felting wool roving into a tail shaped ball.
I use a natural colored wool roving for this type of tail. If you purchase one of my punch needle kits for a bunny with a wool roving tail, the kit will include the wool roving.
Find out how to make a wool roving tail in this post or by watching the video above.
I have not made a wool roving tail for a hooked rug bunny, but it would be easy to do by making a larger felted wool ball.
Blessings~
Amy
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