The Crochet Puff Ball
So I saw this online here. I thought this was one of the coolest things I've seen. I was looking for a large hook project and i managed to work up an idea for a new one. I had one of those huge woven rag rugs that no longer fit anywhere in my home. So the destruction in me took over and I started to tear it appart. As i did this, I made a HUGE ball of yarn just by tying it all together as I went.
I'm bad when it comes to patterns for hap hazard projects like this one. But I've crocheted enough hats to understand how working in the round worked. Above to the left is the outside and on the right is the inside. Personally I loved the texture of the inside with all the tail ends from the knots but either way it was starting to take shape in no time! The longest part was making the yarn out of the rug pieces.
While working on it, I'll admit that I made a huge mess. There was scraps of fabric everywhere. But in no time the puff slowly became everyones new favorite spot on the floor at social gatherings.
On the bottom, I cheated. I used a normal acrylic thick yarn to bring it together. I left an opening at the bottom for the stuffing. Now, since this entire project for me was recycling, I had four old throw pillows laying around. I just took those and stuffed them in. It works out perfectly. Since the shell is so thick, when I have to wash it, it is beneficial it is able to be emptied. Plus, with some spots, the openings in the stitches are large enough that I would have to have a fabric lining to just stuff it with fiber fill.
The final product, like I said before, everyone loves! They all seem to end up sitting on it when everyone is over. The texture and bright colors attracts everyone. Then as usual they say "Kate, did you make this?" which always stirs up a fun conversation about my Midget Digits.
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