How To Knit A Rugby Ball

Or you could make an insert ball and fill it with buckwheat hulls or kapok.

How to knit a rugby ball.

Easy this tactile ball is perfect for little fingers. Follow me on twitter. Obviously the real challenge here is not in the knitting but in the weaving. Great knitting patterns for any fans of the game.

You can do it. To get started follow the directions below for a one color knitted ball. The obvious is a christmas ornament but knitted balls can also be the basis for knitting toys or snowmen. A typical rugby pass is spun beautifully and effortlessly across the field.

And of course they can be used simply as balls which make a lovely gift for a baby. 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. Free knitting pattern for a rainbow ball toy. They can be all one color striped or patterned.

7 free knitting patterns tagged ball. A hand knit stuffed ball can serve many purposes. A small 2 inch high ball can be knitted using straight knitting needles and basic knitting techniques. Spinning the ball doesn t come naturally but it is an important skill for accuracy distance and consistency on your passes.

These quick to knit rugby scarves are worked in stocking stitch and doubled over to create a neat finish. This article is for right handed. 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.

Add a bell to the centre and it would certainly provide hours of entertainment. 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. Choosing your knit ball filling.

Once you can comfortably throw the ball to a teammate on the move you should work on a great spin pass. Rugby ball 30cm 11 3 4in circumference around centre.