Magic yarn ball projects

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Leftover scraps and remnants of various materials have been used throughout the centuries by diverse cultures in all corners of the globe; manufactured goods such as clothing, for example, have been re-purposed in countless imaginative ways. So varied are the techniques, and so decorative and/or practical the results that many a book is devoted to … Continue reading MAGIC BALL KNITTING

Knitty is the longest-running free knitting magazine on the web. Enjoy our huge selection of free knitting patterns and tutorials!

Have you heard of a Magic Ball? It’s a ball of yarn that changes colors and textures as you work. It’s something offered by a number of artisan yarn makers… but it’s also something you can make yourself with your leftover yarn! Besides ending up with an awesomely fun end-product… you’ll finally get to use

If you love knitting like we do, you probably have a whole pile of odds and ends kicking around in your stash that are too lovely to part with, but too small to make anything out of. Here's a way to make them into something fabulous! Our tutorial will show you how to make your own custom self-striping yarn and also how to make a perfectly matching mate for socks and mittens or whatever you like.

Using an easy invisible yarn joining technique, hundreds of little scraps can be joined to make a giant continuous ball of yarn, called a Magic Yarn Ball.

Do you have a stash of leftover yarn? It is spring cleaning and stash-busting time, so here are a few ideas for things you can make with all those beautiful yarn scraps. 1. Who wouldn't love a sweetly embellished pair of flip-flops? solgrim 2. A set of these colorful hopscotch beanbags would make a great gift! (You can also order these on Etsy) MommasHands 3. How about creating a floral bracelet? DorisChiStudio 4. Here is a neat idea for a lip balm holder. carinascraftblog 5. Make a set of…

Using an easy invisible yarn joining technique, hundreds of little scraps can be joined to make a giant continuous ball of yarn, called a Magic Yarn Ball.

The Magic Knot is a great skill to have in your tool box. It is faster than the Russian Join and leaves no tails to weave in from the change.

Having started a pair of socks from odd mini balls of sock wool got me to thinking about all the other mini balls of left over yarn I have...100's! nothing over 10g in this little lot.....but after making a magic ball or two from some of my left over yarns I like 5g balls best...more colour changes creative crochet and knits all very original never to be repeated or seen any where as we all have different left overs to make magic balls with. A project to use the 15 Minute Rule Tie all the…