How To Knit A Rugby Ball

A typical rugby pass is spun beautifully and effortlessly across the field.

How to knit a rugby ball.

Knitting instructions to knit a football. 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. Add a bell to the centre and it would certainly provide hours of entertainment. 1 kfb k1 kfb 10 stitches 5 per needle 2 knit row 3 k1 kfb k1 kfb k1 14 sts 4 knit row 5 k2 kfb k1 kfb k2 18 sts 6 knit row 7 switch to contrasting yarn color k3 kfb k1 kfb k3.

The rugby ball is worked entirely in stocking stitch with a striped pattern. They can be all one color striped or patterned. And of course they can be used simply as balls which make a lovely gift for a baby. Spinning the ball doesn t come naturally but it is an important skill for accuracy distance and consistency on your passes.

To get started follow the directions below for a one color knitted ball. Long tail cast on 6 stitches divided onto 2 needles 3 sts per needle in main color. Rugby ball 30cm 11 3 4in circumference around centre. The obvious is a christmas ornament but knitted balls can also be the basis for knitting toys or snowmen.

Crafted balls are used as toys for children or pets decorations for the home pincushions and parts for a larger crafting project. Or you could make an insert ball and fill it with buckwheat hulls or kapok. A small 2 inch high ball can be knitted using straight knitting needles and basic knitting techniques. These quick to knit rugby scarves are worked in stocking stitch and doubled over to create a neat finish.

Free knitting pattern for a rainbow ball toy. You can do it. Great knitting patterns for any fans of the game. Easy this tactile ball is perfect for little fingers.

This article is for right handed. Obviously the real challenge here is not in the knitting but in the weaving. Free knitting pattern for a rainbow ball toy by designer carlé dehning for nurturing fibres. Follow me on twitter.

Knitted balls can be used for all sorts of projects. Choosing your knit ball filling.