How to Make a Leopard Print Pom Pom 🐆 1. Wrap the Yarn Base Start by wrapping your main pom-pom colour (usually tan or beige) around the pom-pom maker. Wrap an even layer over both arms of the pom-pom tool. 2. Add Dark Spots Cut short pieces of dark brown or black yarn. Lay two short stripes next to each other to form each leopard spot. 3. Add the Lighter Center of Each Spot Place a small piece of medium-brown yarn in the centre of each dark cluster. This makes the leopard-spot effect when the