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What Could We Crochet With Eight Million Feet of Twine?

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This might be the world’s largest ball of twine or maybe the largest is one of the other four pictured here.  Hmmm.  One is estimated to contain eight million feet of yarn.  That’s just under 2,000,000 yards of twine.  Twine!  At least four individuals or groups have found collecting and rolling into a ball something as simple as twine.

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Have you ever crocheted with twine?  It’s not a lot of fun.  But, the stuff is durable and we could crochet truckloads of shoes or tote bags or rugs or hammocks – or a collection of all the above.

You can (should!) read about each ball as it’s described in an article by Tim Hwang.  One of the balls even has its own Twitter account!  Hwang’s article contains the locations and weights of these balls.  They do kinda look like works of art in a rustic way.  I must admit to being impressed with the tenacity and care with which each ball is treated.

But, back to crochet.  If we could talk one of the owners out of one of the huge balls of twine, what should we make with it?  Use your amazing spidey-crochet-sense and give us your ideas, keeping in mind that twine is typically not soft and cuddly.  Just saying…..

See Hwang’s article here.

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What makes this one appealing is that the shape is worked in easy rounds, starting with a magic circle and increasing up to 48 stitches before moving into the textured post-stitch section. The fluffy edging softens the whole look, and the added flower gives it a sweet decorative touch without making the project feel too fussy.

I also like that it feels like a pattern you could easily customize. You could skip the flower for a simpler baby beanie, change the colors for a more modern look, or keep the pink-and-white version for a classic handmade baby gift. It has that practical “quick weekend project” feel, which is always handy when a baby shower sneaks up on you.

If you’re looking for an easy crochet baby hat pattern with a soft, cozy finish, this one is definitely worth a look. It’s cute, giftable, and the fluffy trim gives it a little extra charm.