Eco-friendly Crochet Water Balloons: Perfect Summer Fun!

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Materials Needed
3. Making a Magic Circle
4. Starting the Water Balloons
5. Row 1: Eight Double Crochets
6. Row 2: Two Double Crochets in Each Stitch
7. Row 3: Double Crochets in Each Stitch
8. Row 4: Decreases
9. Row 5: Single Crochets
10. Row 6: Final Row and Finishing Off
11. Conclusion

Introduction

Welcome back to Epic Yarn jumps! With summer in full swing, what better way to cool off than with a good old-fashioned water balloon fight? In this tutorial, we will show you how to make your own crochet water balloons. Not only are they fun and reusable, but they also eliminate the need for plastic balloons that create waste in your yard. Let's dive in and learn how to make these crochet water balloons!

Materials Needed

Before we get started, let's gather all the materials needed for this project. You will need:

• Brene urban net blanket brights yarn (super bulky weighted six)
• J hook (5.75mm)
• Crochet needle

Making a Magic Circle

To begin, we will create a magic circle. If you're unfamiliar with this technique, don't worry! We have a tutorial in our previous videos that explains it in detail. Once you have your magic circle, we will start by doing eight double crochets into the center.

Starting the Water Balloons

After completing the eight double crochets, we will join with a slip stitch to the top of the first double crochet. Make sure to tighten the circle securely. Next, we will do a chain two (which doesn't count as a stitch) and then proceed to do two double crochets in each stitch around. By the end of this row, we should have a total of 16 stitches.

Row 1: Eight Double Crochets

In this row, we will simply do double crochets in each of the 16 stitches. Pay attention to the V's in the yarn, as they might be a bit difficult to see with this particular yarn. You can use stitch markers to help you if needed.

Row 2: Two Double Crochets in Each Stitch

For this row, we will repeat the pattern from the previous row. We'll be doing two double crochets in each stitch, resulting in a total of 32 stitches at the end.

Row 3: Double Crochets in Each Stitch

Continuing the pattern, we will do double crochets in each of the 32 stitches. Make sure to keep count as we will be decreasing the stitches in the next rows.

Row 4: Decreases

Now it's time to decrease the stitches to shape our water balloons. To do this, we will use a two together double crochet (abbreviated as "t/o GDC"). This stitch combines two stitches into one, creating a decrease. We will demonstrate the stitch in detail in the video, so be sure to watch closely.

Row 5: Single Crochets

Moving on to single crochet stitches, we will join with a slip stitch and chain one. Throughout this row, we will be doing two together single crochet to decrease the stitches further. By the end of this row, we will have 12 stitches remaining.

Row 6: Final Row and Finishing Off

In the final row, we will create a small lip at the top of our crochet water balloons. We will do this by starting with a slip stitch, followed by two single crochets in the same stitch. Repeat this pattern all the way around the circle, resulting in a total of 12 single crochet stitches at the top. To finish off, we'll use the invisible join method or any preferred method to secure the yarn.

Conclusion

Congratulations on making your own crochet water balloons! These reusable and eco-friendly alternatives will provide endless summer fun. We hope you enjoyed this tutorial and found it helpful. Don't forget to hit the like button, leave a comment, and subscribe to our channel for more exciting projects. Have a fantastic summer!

Highlights

• Learn to make your own crochet water balloons for a fun summer activity
• Reusable and eco-friendly alternative to plastic water balloons
• Easy-to-follow tutorial with step-by-step instructions and clear demonstrations
• Materials needed: Brene urban net blanket brights yarn, J hook, and crochet needle
• Detailed explanation of the magic circle technique and other crochet stitches
• Tips for working with the bulky yarn and finding the V's
• Decreasing stitches to shape the water balloons
• Creating a small lip at the top of the balloons for added realism
• Finishing off the balloons with the invisible join method
• Enjoy a summer full of water balloon fights without the mess and waste

FAQ

Q: How many water balloons can I make with one skein of yarn? A: You can make approximately seven water balloons from one skein of Brene urban net blanket brights yarn.

Q: How long does it take to make one crochet water balloon? A: Each balloon takes about 20 minutes to complete, once you get the hang of the stitches.

Q: Can I use a different yarn weight for this project? A: It is recommended to use super bulky weighted six yarn for optimal results. However, you can experiment with different yarn weights to achieve different sizes of water balloons.

Q: Are these crochet water balloons safe for kids? A: Yes, these crochet water balloons are safe for kids. Just make sure to supervise playtime and use them responsibly.