Do you have odd balls of wool left over from a knitting project that you're holding on to? Here are some ways to use up one ball; some may need small amounts of another colour of wool - but you probably have some of that too!
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Knit a super-simple little shawl with a traditionally Faroese structure and a pretty ruffled edge.
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Keep little toes cosy and warm with these wonderful woollen booties.
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Deliciously calorie-free cakes to knit - and matching recipes too!
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Create a fabulous floral corsage with this crochet and knit pattern.
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Use up your leftovers of DK wool to knit a selection of these cute little mice - a great idea for fundraising.
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This pretty flower and button hat, designed by Erika Knight, is easy to make and will keep little heads toasty and warm.
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Knit a scarf with a gorgeously airy-textured design.
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Keep your breakfast egg warm, with this simple, garter-stitch cosy.
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Adorn your tree with this simple-to-make tree ornaments - and they make great gifts, too
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A gorgeous festive Rudolph with a tiny button nose to hang from the Christmas tree.
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These fabulous fluffy bundles are the perfect finishing touch for hats, bags, scarves, keyrings... the possibilities are endless!
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