I would consider myself a “lighter” crocheter and knitter. As in, I have done both in the past, and I could probably follow a simple pattern if I pulled my book out, but I don’t knit or crochet every day. I wish that I had more time to devote to it, but I’m fortunate to have several friends who are yarn lovers! They keep me up to date on all the crochet trends. Recently, I sent one of my yarn loving friends a care package. I purchased her a few crochet related items, but I also wanted to include a few handmade pieces. I knew that I could never crochet something as great as she could, but I still wanted to make her something with yarn. So I created these Yarn Ball Earrings. They are a simple glue and go jewelry project that anyone can make. Use up yarn scraps with these earrings, too!
Supplies (includes affiliate links):
- 1 pony bead for each earring – I use pony beads from CraftProjectIdeas.com
- Yarn in desired color
- 1 Flat earring post for each earring
- Hot glue gun and hot glue
- Scissors
Begin by tying the end of the yarn around the pony bead through the middle.
Snip the end and insert it through the pony bead middle, using hot glue to secure it in place.
Begin wrapping the yarn around the entire bead, wrapping three times before changing direction. If having difficulty with the yarn staying in place, use a dot of hot glue to secure it. Try to use the hot glue under the yarn so that it doesn’t show on the outside.
Continue wrapping until the yarn ball is the desired size and the bead is covered.
Check to make sure the yarn ball shape is satisfactory. It may take a few times of wrapping before getting something that you’re happy with! Use hot glue to secure the end at the back of the yarn ball.
Glue the post to the back of the yarn ball.
Repeat the process again to make a matching earring. The second one always takes me longer than the first because I’m trying to make it as close of a match as possible.
Come back next week for the matching Yarn Ball Pendant Tutorial!
I hope you enjoy the projects and tutorials from my website. Please note that they are for personal use only and are not to be used for making items to sell.
love this!! So great that there is a bead in the middle… I would never know!
I tried it a few ways- mainly with different knots in the middle- but this method worked best with consistent results.
I love these and love seeing how they were made 🙂
Very cute! This is a craft my mother would enjoy, sharing with her 🙂
Now I have the stocking stuffer gift for my sister in law. Thanks. I cannot wait to learn how to do the pendant to match
Awesome! The pendant tutorial should be ready around Tuesday!
How fun! Thanks for sharing.
very cool….can’t wait to try this….thank you for showing us how it is done.
I so love this idea. Both the pendant and earrings would make such a great set as a gift for other crafters.
These are just too adorable. Can’t wait to give it a try.
These are so cute! What a thoughtful gift for your friend. I would love to try to make these.
Hi, these are so cute! I have a question… I have never made jewelry before so where do you buy the posts and backing? I also have problems with my ears if the posts are not 24 carat gold! So what do you recommend that I buy and from where? Thanks Ricki
Hi! I buy my supplies at any arts and crafts store (like Michaels, AC Moore, etc.) or online at GoodyBeads.com or etsy. I’ll be honest, though- I’ve never been able to find earring posts that are 24k gold. 🙁 You can check out those site above to see if they sell a metal that you are able to wear, but I could not find a 24k on them.
Hi! I buy my supplies at any arts and crafts store (like Michaels, AC Moore, etc.) or online at GoodyBeads.com or etsy. I’ll be honest, though- I’ve never been able to find earring posts that are 24k gold. 🙁 You can check out those site above to see if they sell a metal that you are able to wear, but I could not find a 24k on them.
Thank you so much for this tutorial!! Using it to make yarn balls for my nephew. He loves Yoshi Woolly World game & asked me to make yarn balls like in the game – perfect timing!!
I have not heard of that game! I will have to check it out. You are very welcome!
Where can you buy the posts?
Hi, most arts and crafts stores will have them. Walmart may have them (if you have one close by that has a good craft department). They can also be seen by visiting this Amazon affiliate link: http://amzn.to/2j1a4u7