Fold bandana in half longways and cut straight down the fold.

Cut vertical strips about 3" wide. You should end up with about 16 pieces. Repeat with the second colored bandana. Divide the strips in half.

Make a cross with two alternating fabric strips.

For the next layer, make an x with two alternating colors. Continuing alternating between a cross and an x until you have used up half your strips.

Slip and 18" piece of twine underneath your flat pom pom, pull the ends and tie it as tightly as you can across the center. Make a handle by tying a loop in the end, then cut off excess string.

Next, you want to spend about 5 minutes fluffing, and twisting your strips until your homemade pom pom is more full and even. By cutting the strips you will eventually have frayed edges on your pom pom, I don't mind this at all as I think it adds to the homemade look!