How To Knit A Rugby Ball

This article is for right handed.

How to knit a rugby ball.

You can do it. The rugby ball is worked entirely in stocking stitch with a striped pattern. Great knitting patterns for any fans of the game. 7 free knitting patterns tagged ball.

And of course they can be used simply as balls which make a lovely gift for a baby. To get started follow the directions below for a one color knitted ball. Easy this tactile ball is perfect for little fingers. These quick to knit rugby scarves are worked in stocking stitch and doubled over to create a neat finish.

Obviously the real challenge here is not in the knitting but in the weaving. Or you could make an insert ball and fill it with buckwheat hulls or kapok. Free knitting pattern for a rainbow ball toy by designer carlé dehning for nurturing fibres. A small 2 inch high ball can be knitted using straight knitting needles and basic knitting techniques.

Choosing your knit ball filling. Crafted balls are used as toys for children or pets decorations for the home pincushions and parts for a larger crafting project. Long tail cast on 6 stitches divided onto 2 needles 3 sts per needle in main color. Free knitting pattern for a rainbow ball toy.

A hand knit stuffed ball can serve many purposes. They can be all one color striped or patterned. Add a bell to the centre and it would certainly provide hours of entertainment. A typical rugby pass is spun beautifully and effortlessly across the field.

The obvious is a christmas ornament but knitted balls can also be the basis for knitting toys or snowmen. Once you can comfortably throw the ball to a teammate on the move you should work on a great spin pass. Follow me on twitter. Rugby ball 30cm 11 3 4in circumference around centre.

Upon weaving the strands together into the ball shape you can fill the ball with yarn scraps or small leftover wool felt scraps i talked about yesterday in my felt bow tutorial. Knitting instructions to knit a football.