How To Knit A Rugby Ball

A hand knit stuffed ball can serve many purposes.

How to knit a rugby ball.

Long tail cast on 6 stitches divided onto 2 needles 3 sts per needle in main color. Choosing your knit ball filling. Free knitting pattern for a rainbow ball toy. Follow me on twitter.

They can be all one color striped or patterned. Obviously the real challenge here is not in the knitting but in the weaving. The rugby ball is worked entirely in stocking stitch with a striped pattern. Great knitting patterns for any fans of the game.

Easy this tactile ball is perfect for little fingers. And of course they can be used simply as balls which make a lovely gift for a baby. Rugby ball 30cm 11 3 4in circumference around centre. Or you could make an insert ball and fill it with buckwheat hulls or kapok.

Knitted balls can be used for all sorts of projects. 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. A small 2 inch high ball can be knitted using straight knitting needles and basic knitting techniques.

Knitting instructions to knit a football. 7 free knitting patterns tagged ball. 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. A typical rugby pass is spun beautifully and effortlessly across the field.

Add a bell to the centre and it would certainly provide hours of entertainment. To get started follow the directions below for a one color knitted ball. Free knitting pattern for a rainbow ball toy by designer carlé dehning for nurturing fibres. These quick to knit rugby scarves are worked in stocking stitch and doubled over to create a neat finish.

Crafted balls are used as toys for children or pets decorations for the home pincushions and parts for a larger crafting project. Spinning the ball doesn t come naturally but it is an important skill for accuracy distance and consistency on your passes.