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Basic Ball – Knitting Pattern

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The design is easy to follow and only requires basic knitting skills, making it a great project for those just starting out with knitting or for children. The wool type yarn used in the pattern gives it a soft and fluffy texture, perfect for throwing and catching. The pattern includes instructions for making a basic round ball, but the potential for customization is endless. You can add stripes, use different colored yarns, or even add embellishments like buttons or beads to make it truly unique.

Additionally, the knitted ball pattern is also a great way to use up small amounts of leftover yarn from other projects. The finished ball is lightweight and durable, making it perfect for indoor or outdoor play.

Overall, this simple knitted ball pattern offers a fun and easy way to learn new knitting techniques, while also creating a useful and playful end product.

If you want a knitted ball to play with then here is the free knitted ball pattern

 

 

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Cute Little Backpack Knitting Patterns

While no one would likely use a knit backpack for school, knitting a backpack is a fun way to show off your knitting skills and carry around your project or everyday essentials instead of using a purse. Check out these cute backpack knitting patterns and stitch one up for your next project. 

I couldn’t resist sharing this adorable bunny backpack (you can also make it without the ears) that is made on a circular knitting machine. This pattern is from Orange Olive Road and you can use a 46 or 48 needle machine for the bag but will also need a 22 needle machine if you opt for the bunny version. 

If you prefer knitting by hand, check out the bucket bag pattern from WoolFans Knitting. This one calls for super bulky yarn in two or three colors (you could make it all in one color, too, if you’d rather) and it looks like the base is knit flat and then the sides are worked in the round. 

You know I love a stashbuster, and that’s what you get with the Whidbey Bag from Wool and Pine Designs. This one calls for DK weight yarn for the body of the bag, which is actually worked in a single color from the top down. The colorful bits are woven in after the knitting is done, allowing you to use up all sorts of odd balls quickly. 

Adding hardware to a knit bag makes it look that much more interesting, and the combination of leather accents and a sari silk yarn makes Le Backpack from Vanrey Knits a lot of fun. This pattern is on Ravelry and uses a super bulky yarn and seed stitch for a ton of texture. 

Mama in a Stitch has a great free pattern for a little backpack with a flap closure. This one is worked in worsted weight cotton yarn with two strands held together for extra stability. It starts with a flat base with the body worked in the round and a knit flap and I-cord straps.