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DIY Pool Floaty Toy Made with Pool Noodles

June 21, 2018

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Do you like to make DIY projects? I enjoy making DIY projects, especially when those creations result in something fun for my family. We have a backyard pool, so I started making pool toys and swimming pool floats out of pool noodles for my kids. Who am I kidding? I use them too! This DIY Pool Floaty Toy Made with Pool Noodles is one example of a pool noodle DIY I designed that is super easy to make and versatile as it can be a toy or a float.

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DIY Pool Floaty Toy Made with Pool Noodles

This pool floaty is made with pool noodles and rope, and that’s it. It is super easy to make and a perfect boredom buster activity for kids in the summer. This simple versatile floaty toy is very cheap to make and can be used as an inner tube or as a toy. As an adult, I actually really enjoy this float because it keeps me afloat easily without any effort on my part at all to hold onto it.

Please scroll down to see my step by step instructions and photos.

Supplies Needed to Make this DIY Pool Floaty Toy

There are only a few supplies and tools needed to make this Pool Floaty.

  • 4 regular sized pool noodles (your choice of color!)
  • nylon rope (50 feet should be plenty with some leftover when using standard-sized noodles)
  • scissors
  • lighter (to burn edges of rope to prevent fraying)

That’s it! I bought the four pool noodles at a local hardware store for about $2.oo apiece, the rope was about $3.00 so the total project only cost me about $11.00 plus tax. Or, purchasing noodles online is always an option, though probably more expensive.

How to Make This DIY Pool Floaty Toy Made with Pool Noodles

This is a simple concept that is easy to replicate. Simply purchase pool noodles and nylon rope and be sure to pick the colors you like the best! This DIY is rather quick to make. I made it in less than a half hour while my kids were swimming.

DIY Pool Floaty Toy Made with Pool Noodles Use it like an inner tube
My kids enjoy this floaty, but as an adult, I like to use the homemade pool floaty like an inner tube just like this too;) It’s for kids & adults!

Step 1:

String the nylon rope through the first pool noodle. Push it through with your fingers and shake pool noodle back and forth while holding it perpendicular to the ground to get the rope to come out the other end.

 

DIY Thread rope all the way through pool noodle
DIY: Thread rope all the way through pool noodle.

Step 2:

The length of the pool noodle doesn’t really matter, the important part is to have about 2 1/2 feet of rope sticking out both ends of the pool noodle. I used a tape measure to be more accurate.

I used the thinner pool noodles, I am unsure if this would work with the thicker pool noodles.

 

Measure rope to stick out the end of pool noodle
Measure rope to stick out the end of pool noodle about 2 1/2 feet on each end.

Step 3:

Bend pool noodle so the ends touch. Next, tie together the ropes in a double knot at the end of noodles where the ropes exit the pool noodles. It will make a teardrop shaped loop.

 

String rope through hole in pool noodle and tie rope in a double knot
String rope through the hole in pool noodle and tie rope in a double knot.

Step 4:

String the nylon rope through the second pool noodle. Wrap 2nd noodle over the first pool noodle and tie the rope in a double knot where it exits the pool noodle, just as you did with the first noodle rope ends.

 

String rope through 2nd pool noodle and wrap over first noodle and tie rope in a knot
Image: String rope through 2nd pool noodle and wrap over first noodle and tie rope in a knot.

 

DIY Pool Floaty Toy Made with Pool Noodles and rope. Easy to make, fun to play with and float in.
Image: Side view of diy pool noodle floaty toy with 2 noodles.

Step 5:

String the rope through the third pool noodle. Wrap 3rd pool noodle around the first two and tie a knot where the rope exits the pool noodle. The exact way you wrap it doesn’t really matter, just wrap it around the first two.

 

DIY Pool Floaty Toy and Float for the pool.
Top view of floaty once third pool noodle is added.

Step 6:

Thread the rope through the fourth noodle and tie a knot in the rope where it exits the pool noodle. Divide the rope strands into two sections and make a double knot with all the rope ends.


DIY Pool Noodle Toy and Floaty craft easy to make and fun to play with and float in when swimming.
After all four pool noodles have been added and individual ropes tied, tie all ropes together.

 

DIY Pool Floaty toy homemade
Close up view: Tie all rope ends together.

 

Step 7:

Divide the rope strands into three sections.

 

DIY Pool Floaty and Toy Made with pool noodles for the swimming pool.
Split rope strands into three sections for braiding.

 

Step 8:

Braid the three strands together to make a 6-8 inch braided handle. Tie a double knot at the end of the braid to secure it.

 

Homemade DIY Pool Floaty and Toy made with pool noodles. Easy to make, fun to play with and float in like an inner tube.

 

Step 9:

Cut off the ends of the rope strands to make them shorter.

Step 10:

Use a lighter to burn the edges of the rope strands to prevent it from fraying. I also held the lighter to the double knot at the end of the braid to help it meld together, thereby making it more secure. Heat helps the rope melt together a little bit.

 

DIY pool floaty and toy made with pool noodles.
Image Description: Cut off ends and burn with a lighter to prevent the rope from fraying.

 

DIY Pool Floaty Toy made with pool noodles.
This image: Burn knot to solidify and secure it.

DIY Pool Floaty Toy made with pool noodles for summer swimming fun.

Step 11:

The pool floaty toy is now done! It reminds me a bit of a squid;) It can be used as a toy or a float.

 

DIY Pool Floaty Toy complete and ready to use in the pool to play with and float in.
DIY Pool Floaty Toy complete.

Kids can swing it over their head like a lasso and fling it into the pool to see how far it will go. I call this use the Chuck it!

 

Pool Floaty complete and play with it by chucking it into pool. DIY pool floaty toy made with pool noodles and rope. An easy to make toy. Summer crafts for kids and adults. Swimming pool toys.
Pool Floaty complete and play with it by chucking it into pool.

 

DIY Pool Floaty Toy Made with Pool Noodles

 

The loops may fall into separate teardrops when it is thrown into the pool. Kids can play with it all opened up or even float on it this way. To reassemble it, simply pull the pool noodles under or over each other however they seem to fit the best.

DIY Pool Floaty Toy Made with Pool Noodles fun versatile pool toy.
DIY Pool Floaty Toy Made with Pool Noodles fun versatile pool toy.

 

DIY Pool Floaty Toy Made with Pool Noodles It falls apart during play so slip it back

Kids can pull it along with them in the water as they swim under the water. Why? Because it’s fun! I really love this type of toy to get kids’ imaginations going. It’s similar to why kids love a plain cardboard box, it can be what you make of it. That’s the beauty of it!

 

DIY Pool Floaty Toy Made with Pool Noodles Pull it along while swimming underwater.

 

Make the Floaty into an Inner Tube

Stack the pool noodles together to make an inner tube. This is my personal favorite way to use this homemade pool floaty. I love how this inner tube keeps me afloat with very minimal effort on my part, so I can relax! Mom’s need to practice relaxation and self-care.  And, I do that every chance I can get in our pool!

DIY Pool Floaty Toy Made with Pool Noodles Swim about in it like an inner tube.
DIY Pool Floaty Toy Made with Pool Noodles: Swim about in it like an inner tube.

 

DIY Pool Floaty Toy Made with Pool Noodles Use it as a chuck it toy or stack noodle rings to make inner tube shape to float in
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Other Pool Floaty Designs Made with Pool Noodles

We have many different types of pool rafts and pool floats are our house since we own a pool. We have floats shaped like things and animals (sharks, pretzels, etc.), long floats to lay on, circle floats, and many pool noodles.

However, the rafts tend to get holes easily (especially with lots of kids around), so I wanted an alternative solution for pool floats because it can be difficult patching holes in air-filled floaties (and often short-lived). So, I started making pool noodle creations for my kids. I use them too, so they work for adults also. (Yes, I’m talking to you adults, get in the water!)

One of my favorites is the DIY Pool Noodle Fish Float With Headrest. I love to use this one and I float with my arms over the tail or I use the fishtail as a headrest. Very relaxing!

DIY Pool Noodle Fish Float With Headrest in the pool. pool-float-diy-swimming-pool-toy-float

 

Here’s another! Check out DIY Pool Noodle Float Strip. I like this one because it’s so moldable and floppy, so I can wrap it around myself or double it up to float on it.

Moldable Pool Noodle Float Strip.
Moldable Pool Noodle Float Strip.

Have a problem with losing goggles to the bottom of the pool or lake? Check out my idea to keep them afloat!

DIY Pool Noodle Goggle Holder Float

Pool Noodle Goggle Floats floating in pool holding goggles
Pool Noodle Goggle Floats floating in pool holding goggles

I hope you’ve enjoyed this pool floaty toy tutorial! Have fun and enjoy life! Summer’s short, get out there and swim in it!

Our favorite floats:


Swimline Sea-Saw Rocker

5-foot Jumbo Popsicle Swimming Pool Float, Red White & Blue, Inflatable Water Raft by Sol Coastal

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  1. Daniella Perruccio says

    June 22, 2018 at 1:55 pm

    OMG this is genius! My mom has a pool and I will definitely be trying this. My niece and nephew would love it! Thanks so much for sharing.

    Reply
    • Julie Hoag says

      June 24, 2018 at 8:47 am

      Thanks! I hope the kids (and the adults) enjoy this pool noodle floatie:) I just used mine yesterday to float about in our pool yesterday!!

      Reply
  2. Kelly Moyer says

    June 22, 2018 at 1:55 pm

    Awesome!! I love pool noodles. This is a great DIY post. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Julie Hoag says

      June 24, 2018 at 8:48 am

      You are welcome! I hope you enjoy!!

      Reply
  3. Julie I Aloha Lovely says

    June 23, 2018 at 10:38 am

    How cool! Loving that fish one, bet the possibilities are endless what you could make!

    Reply
    • Julie Hoag says

      June 24, 2018 at 8:48 am

      I know, the possibilities are endless! So fun to dream up new designs and a great boredom buster for summer:) Thanks!

      Reply
  4. Becca Wilson says

    June 23, 2018 at 7:00 pm

    These look like they would be so fun to make! My kids would really enjoy to do something like this.

    Reply
    • Julie Hoag says

      June 24, 2018 at 8:49 am

      Kids do love it! I hope your kids enjoy! They can get creative:) Thanks so much!

      Reply
  5. Debbie G says

    June 23, 2018 at 7:01 pm

    Pool toys are so much fun and these are so creative. I love that about it!

    Reply
    • Julie Hoag says

      June 24, 2018 at 8:49 am

      Thank you:)

      Reply

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