I learnt about magic yarn balls, somewhere on the internets back in November and imeadiately wanted to make one for someone. It seemed fairly fruitless to make one for yourself, so I figured my sister would be the perfect receiver of something so awesome.
I started planning straight away!
If you haven't heard of magic yarn balls before, they are basically balls of yarn, full of goodies! I included, chocolates, magnets, buttons, sewing needle book, earrings and right in the middle a crocheted pin cushion. I made most of the items, I included, myself. I used the pin cushion to start and then rewound the yarn around this, adding other items as I went. Therefore when my sister came to use the yarn she would uncover little prizes as she crocheted away!
I was really pleased with the way it turned out, especially as you couldn't see any of the hidden treasures peeking through. My sister had never heard of magic yarn balls before either so the whole thing was a huge surprise to her when she started using it! Making it all the better!
Another crafty woman sent me one in a swap two years ago and I loved unwrapping it and discovering what is inside. Thank you for reminding me of them - we are doing another swap this year & maybe I'll make one for her since I have few small items I want to send her.
ReplyDeleteThis is the coolest idea EVER! I am so making one of these for my sister-in-law!!! Yours looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteI'm with Ms Smoochy, this is the coolest idea, I've also never heard of it but it's such a lovely gift. Shame my sister can't (and isn't interested) in stitching or knitting of any kind, will have to find another recipient :)
ReplyDeleteThey are such a brilliant idea-I wish I had more people to make them for!
ReplyDeleteThere are a few swaps about that I've seen, I think craftster.org will almost certainly do one, if you're a member over there.
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