Magic Ball swap question

[LegalWoman17]

In another of my crochet groups, we are doing a magic ball exchange where you wrap a skein of yarn into a ball, inserting little gifts as you wind the yarn.

 

This is the first time I've done a magic ball. Does anyone have suggestions on the kinds of things to wind into the ball of yarn? I'd appreciate any help.

 

Thanks so much !

[aekmv]

emeralds,rubies, diamonds......

sorry... I'm just in a silly mood ! lol

Sharon

[CLLinda]

I've heard of stitch markers (in the package), measuring tapes, anything small and useful for crochet, and other things.

 

Also fun items such as gift cards, tea bags, chocolate pieces (wrapped of course) and other small things.

 

The fun is to unwrap them by using the yarn to make something. You won't know what you have until the project is done.

 

Or you could cheat and reroll the yarn to see what's inside.

 

[contrary.crocheter]

I love this idea! I am anxious to see what ideas people have for them. I would think you could put some packets of beads in, a small pom pom maker, a pin (I just picked up a tiny rhinestone butterfly pin at wal-mart that would work in something like this), maybe a thread cutter pendent

I would be tempted to unroll to see the goodies but what motivation to work on your project and get it done!

[Fonda]

Sounds like fun.

[yarnaholic214]

Fancy stitch markers, small bag of beads, maybe a pattern the person would enjoy making? Or, maybe something special you can make for that person?

[Uwcheese]

If you are putting in little items or items that might need some protecting like tea bags, etc. Walmart and Joanns in their craft dept have clear bags in a variety of sizes. The smallest would fit a few buttons inside. The biggest one would fit the crochet markers, 6" rulers, etc. The bags come in quantities of ......I think 100. I use them for all sorts of purposes and they certainly come in handy! They seal tightly by squeezing the horizontal bar. Bigger than these sizes would be ziploc bags from snack size up.

The craft bags work very very well and I have not had a problem with them if properly sealed.

Debbie

[coolhockeymom]

depends I did one for a swap and if they have kids you can put small trinkets for the kids or tapesty needles(in the package) a smal gift card. row counter yarn pentant .. charms for making stitchmakers?

[snugsmontreal]

usually i would put in knit or crochet related items, like others have said, also it is nice and cute to secure the ends with a crochet hook or 2 through the ball. matching ribbon or other finishings that could be used with that particular yarn are nice too

[Adreeyen]

Ooooh I love these. My ds11 said he wanted one (he knits) with dollar bills and coins wrapped in it! LOL

 

My favorite one that I made had a wooden darning egg in the center, post it notes (the teensy ones) stitch markers that I made, a green plastic horse, and some other tiny things. I also used some real pretty yarn that I only had one small skein of. Just enough to make a small something. I think I used some Egyptian cotton yarn.

[contrary.crocheter]

If you are putting in little items or items that might need some protecting like tea bags, etc. Walmart and Joanns in their craft dept have clear bags in a variety of sizes. The smallest would fit a few buttons inside. The biggest one would fit the crochet markers, 6" rulers, etc. The bags come in quantities of ......I think 100. I use them for all sorts of purposes and they certainly come in handy! They seal tightly by squeezing the horizontal bar. Bigger than these sizes would be ziploc bags from snack size up.

The craft bags work very very well and I have not had a problem with them if properly sealed.

Debbie

the little bags would be perfect...hadn't thought of that! I am making these for the girls in my craft group. There are 6 of them and I am trying to make them as tailored to each girl as possible.

Adreeyen: a dollar in each is a great idea...your ds is so funny!

Sngsmontreal: I also like the idea of securing it with a hook or two!

[leeeo]

Would you believe this is the first time I have ever heard of a MAGIC BALL SWAP. Learn something new every day. LOL

[jaishree]

first time i have heard of this too..and i think this is just wonderful

[crocheting turtle]

Wow! This sounds like a lot of fun! If you want to make something small, you could make a magnet for the fridge. For the very center, you could take one of those small plastic Easter eggs and put trinkets, buttons, safety pins, and so forth inside. Have lots of fun!