Miniature yarn

Small-size crochet projects leave me with small quantities of yarn that I like to wind into mini yarn balls. Now, I filmed a video how to do it, but sadly blogger doesn't let me post it here because it is too large, so I'll try explaining how to do this the best I can. I am right-handed so I hold the yarn with my left hand and wind it with the right. 1) Take the tail of the yarn and hold it firmly with your thumb and index finger. 2) Turn /wind yarn around the bottom of your thumb nail…

Easy peasy but very effective, this is a little tutorial in how to make balls of wool for the knitting basket in the dolls house. You will need: some fine 2ply yarn, a plastic drinking straw, a darning needle and some ball bands (I took an existing yarn band, scanned and amended to my own 'brand', reduced it in size, and printed it off), and some glue. Cut the straw into small lengths of about 1cm (half an inch) or so. Thread the needle with plenty of yarn and double it up. Holding the end…

Tiny balls of wool to decorate your dollhouse they are made with real yarn with tiny printed paper bands. Perfect for adding to your haberdashery store or for granny to knit with. Appropriate dimensions 1.5cm x 1cm Mixed packs of yarn in pastel, bold or bright colours available as packs of 6 or 12. Coloured packs will have 6 ball of wool in shades of the colour chosen. If you would like particular colours please make a note at checkout. These items are not toys they are decorative items…

Mini Toothpick Knitting Needles: I love all things knitting and crocheting and basically anything to do with yarn. Also I've always thought that miniature things are so cute! I always like to try altering projects to get different results and one day I was thinking how fun it would…

This Tiny Sweater Ornament Free Knitting Pattern is a fun way to add a touch to your tree. It is a charming way to get rid of scraps of yarn.