I think we have already established that I love yarn. So what better way to decorate for Christmas than with yarn! These yarn ball ornaments are super simple to make, and I love the way they came out. And, of course, the first thing I wanted to do was share them with you.
What you will need:
- A cardboard or Styrofoam ball from your local craft store
- 3 to 5 different colors from your scrap yarn stash
- Hot glue gun
What to do: 1. Add a bit of hot glue to the ball and start wrapping the yarn around. You can wrap in all different directions to maintain a round shape, or you can wrap the yarn in one direction to form more of an angular shape.
2. When you have covered the whole ball, add a dab of glue to secure the yarn and weave in ends.
3. To finish the ornament off, cut a length of yarn from each skein that can easily wrap around the ball about 6 times. Holding the center of the strands, wrap around the ball until the strands meet (this will be the bottom of the ornament), then give the ball a 90 degree twist and wrap the yarn back to the top of the ball. Tie a knot to secure.
4. I finished off the balls in two different ways. I tied a bow on one before using a strand of yarn to create a loop for hanging. On the other ball, I made a series of knots to add a little more height. Next, I wove in the strands from one side back and forth through the knots. Then, I used the yarn from the other side to create a loop for hanging and wove in those ends, leaving the loop the length desired.
Finito!
This is such a great idea!
These are lovely! What a great way to use your scraps. 🙂
My daughter and I will make these next year! Thanks for the idea!
These are sooooooooooo cool!! Pinning {and doing} these! 🙂
Hi Kara,
Stopping by from Look at me party.
I love the rustic finished of your ornaments! They will look perfect on my tree and since they are so easy to make I’m definitely going to try this.
I’m a new follower!
Greetings from Spain
these are so cute. love these so easy to do, definitely will have to try this next Christmas 🙂
So cute. Love this!
Pinned and LOVE!!! Would you please share this with my readers for Fun Stuff Fridays?
This is so cute! I’m just starting to get into crochet so your blog will be a great help! Thanks for following my blog. I’m following you right back!
Thanks for your sweet comment! I love your yarn ornaments!! Following you back. =)
Great idea with endless color possibilities! I havent crocheted in almost 3 years, your blog is so inspiring. Thanks for visiting Mrs Foxs Sweets…following you back 🙂
Such a great idea 🙂
Love for you to share it at my linky party here:
This is such a cute idea! I would never have thought of it. Thanks for visiting my blog. I’m your newest follower! 🙂
Great craft. I’m following you back. thanks for stopping by
Diane @ Can Do It MOM
Hi, Kara
Thank you for stopping by my blog last week. I have been sick and have not been able to stop by till now. I am a new follower too. Have a great day!
Vanessa
http://www.homesweetbutterfly.com
Hi, Kara
I just love your ornaments. They are just lovely!
Vanessa
You seem to be really creative! I’ll be following so I won’t miss a thing!
Olga
http://www.stardust-decorstyle.blogspot.com
These are so much fun, I love different textures on the tree! Thanks for the sweet comment on my blog, I am now following along your blog as well! I am really in awe of your crocheted ornaments, they are so BEAUTIFUL! I would love to learn how to do that someday! Crocheting is something I have no skill in… yet?
Carlee
http://www.ladybirdln.com
These are adorable! Definitely going to try and make some for our tree and for my mom :). Newest follower here…loving your blog! Would be so grateful if you stopped by ours too!
funwiththefullwoods.blogspot.com
Hi! Visiting from Sundae Scoop. I love your ornaments.. very pretty! I tried making some and they didnt turn out so hot.. Ill have to try using your method. 🙂
I would love for you to share this at my Friday link party if you get a chance 🙂
Love how these turned out!
Thanks for stopping by… newest follower.
I like these. They look easy to make, yet look effective.