make your own yarn ball + a neutral =a scarf

I would like to have White as my neutral color

What a great idea! I have this on my Watchlist!

why only to US? Can you add Canada as well?

Yes - I will add Canada. I am trying to keep shipping down. I just sent a package to Germany and it cost me over $20.

off white would work best with my brown coat. Black would work with my purple coat. You pick, but NO RED HEART YARN PLEASE!!!

And I've seen a scarf like this and it was BEAUTIFUL! Great idea beaglemom!

What does LYS Quality mean? Since we're using different pieces from our stash is there a requirement for what kind of yarn? I think a mixture of different types and a few fun fir pieces would look awesome. You said different colors and textures, but I want to make sure. Thanks!

What does LYS Quality mean? Since we're using different pieces from our stash is there a requirement for what kind of yarn? I think a mixture of different types and a few fun fir pieces would look awesome. You said different colors and textures, but I want to make sure. Thanks!

What I was talking about for Local Yarn Shop Quality is for the neutral yarn - the white, black or off-white. Personally I would not want Red heart supersaver yarn as my neutral because it does not feel so good against the skin.

As for the yarn ball that you make - you can use any type of yarn - whatever you have on your stash - fun fir, wool, cotton, sock yarn, all different weights and feels. Does this make better sense?

What I was talking about for Local Yarn Shop Quality is for the neutral yarn - the white, black or off-white. Personally I would not want Red heart supersaver yarn as my neutral because it does not feel so good against the skin.

As for the yarn ball that you make - you can use any type of yarn - whatever you have on your stash - fun fir, wool, cotton, sock yarn, all different weights and feels. Does this make better sense?

How do you suggest tying the yarn pieces together?

This is such a COOL idea! I like that you specify LYS quality yarn for the neutral. I have a lot of different "qualities" of yarns in my stash (though none are Red Heart! LOL); it should make for an interesting scarf.

I am wondering about the size of the yarn ball we're to make; is there a minimum size requirement? I wouldn't want to get only enough yarn to make an American Girl size scarf. :) Also, for the neutral, is worsted weight pretty much what we're going for?

Sorry for all the questions; I just want to be sure I get this right. :)

Oh, and I would like a cream or very pale beige for my neutral, please.

Reikimommy - When I did the my first one, I just tied double knots and did not have any problems.

euphoria - It should be worsted weight - I will go back and adjust the description! As for the minuimum amount - I would say between 300-400 yards would be enough. I went and checked some patterns and they all pretty much fall in that range.

Is this just for knitters or can crocheters join too?

Anyone can join - I just only could pick 3 catagories.

if you use wool yarns for the 12 inch pieces you can literally felt them together! just get the ends wet and rub then together in your hands like you were rolling a playdough snake:) I like this swap Idea!

I don't know if this is the obvious idea, but leaving the "tails" on the end of the different colors would make this scarf look really neat I think. I saw a rug made like this with all the tails left on and it looked so cool!! I have just gotten into doing knit, specifically the stockinette stitch and I think this would look great with that stitch! Plus I have found with knitting you can use any kind of yarn and it is easy to keep count of your stitches. When I use different kinds of yarns when crocheting it gets difficult for me to count my stitches, or even be able to find them! this is a neat idea. I might go for it.

Cute idea.

Crochetjunkie - that is exactly the neat part - all of the tails really make the scarf unique.

Crochetjunkie - that is exactly the neat part - all of the tails really make the scarf unique.

hi there, i am easygoing on color really. Love variety but do tend to stay away from neons. I like a blend of neutrals and a pop every so often. This will be fun and beautiful!

I would like cream/off-white or pale beige for my neutral please! Thanks! :)

Do you have a picture of the one you made?

I don't think I do. I gave mine away as a gift so let me see if I can get a pciture of my friend's!

I tend to look like a yard sale when I go outside so I'm not picky about the color. Surprise me! I can't wait to make this scarf.

I'm not terribly picky about the neutral shade... but some gray would be nice!

I would prefer cream/off white as my neutral color. Please no acrylics or scratchy wools or mohair as my neutral color. I prefer a soft wool as I can't wear scratchy wools.

I am so sorry, but I am going to have to drop this swap! I really wanted to do it - but I just can't right now...I hope you do this again in the future as I would still love to do it!

forgot to mention my colors and such! i am open to all colors, textures and fibers - though i lean toward natural fibers, anything soft is fine ;) for the neutral, same goes ... i don't care for loads of metallics, but a little sparkle is nice if you choose.

I'm making my ball and wondering if it's big enough? Right now it's about the size of a cantaloupe, but I can't help thinking it needs to be bigger. Did anyone actually measure their yarn who can tell me about what the size should be?

I am going to weigh my ball of yarn and be close to comparison as the weight of the neutral skein. That's all I can suggest.

Actually Cassandra that is a great idea!