One of my good friends is having a baby in one short month, and in addition to the awesome file system she got at her baby shower, she also received a little clutch ball that I made. To be honest, I didn’t have the time or the energy to make one of my giraffes, even though a side comment about an elephant turned her nursery into a whole jungle theme. But this was a great way to incorporate her nursery colors into a gift and have it still be personal and with a touch of homemade.
The clutch ball is using a pattern from my friend Kara’s shop, Petals to Picots. The instructions are clear and concise and after a while, you definitely memorize the pattern so it works up pretty quickly. Plus, it’s totally customizable to whatever colors you want. The pattern uses worsted weight yarn, so you have plenty of choices when it comes to yarn materials and colors. It’d be a great way to use up some scraps too!
I think the next time I make it, I’ll have to try to incorporate some noise-maker into it, since the first thing anyone does when they pick up the clutch ball is to shake it and expect to hear something. Maybe I should stock up on ding-a-ling cat toys?
It came out great, ChiWei! I think the rattle insert idea would be a great touch!
Hi,
stumbled across your blog via the craft-hub-of-the-world, Pinterest. Love it!
I have to try this lovely little clutch ball, having stuck to crocheting “ordinary” balls for ages. As for incorporating a jingly sound, I’ve used those small plastic thingys that come in chocolate easter eggs, and inserted a jingle bell in it and tucked it in while stuffing the ball.
Best regards, all the way from Finland!
Frida, Do you mean Kindereggs? The little plastic yellow egg thingies inside the chocolate eggs? I LOVE KINDEREGGS. Next time I make a rattle, I’ll be using a small easter egg with a bell inside too. Bells won’t ring if they’re just inserted directly into the stuffing right?
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