Molly's Sketchbook: Felt Ball Trivets

Felt Balls are such fun, versitile objects. You can make them into all kinds of cheerful projects, from garlands to necklaces.  We recently started carrying pre-made felt balls, in a bunch of useful sizes and beautiful colors. Having the felt balls pre-made opens up a whole new world of quick projects.

We brainstormed and came up with these ultra-simple, ultra-cute trivets. They take absolutely no time to make and use only one package of twleve pre-made felt balls. Essentially they are just a ring of felt balls, strung together with lovely contrasting Trio silk and wool yarn. The yarn is tied into neat french knots in-between each ball like a string of pearls, so that its contrasting color shows though just a bit. The technique could easily be adapted to make necklaces, bracelets or even garlands.

The ring might seem a little floppy, like a necklace or bracelet rather than a traditional trivet, but it becomes a remarkably stable platform once a circular object, like a teapot, is placed on it. You can make these to fit any circular bottomed dishes you may have and they also work under a larger rectangular dish as well (although they won't show as much.)

We think these would make a thoughtful and unique housewarming present and best of all you can whip one up in under an hour. If you'd like to make your own please visit my Felt Ball Trivets Project Journal right here. Thank you!-- Molly

Comments

[kelly]

i think these are just about the cutest thing i have ever seen and i will definitely be making some.

[emily b]

Fantastic! What a unique take on such a common household item!

[Josie]

Very creative. I love that brown and cream t-pot.

[Brie]

What a fantastic idea!

I wanted to take a look at the link but it doesn't seem to be working. Can someone please give me an alternative?

Much Sewing happiness

[Siobhan Rogers]

Very Cool!

[purl bee]

Hi Brie,
Thanks for letting us know about the link. It should be fixed now:
http://www.purlbee.com/felt-ball-trivets/

[PaisleyJade]

These are sooooooooooo cute!!

[Mary Beth at Yarn U iPhone app]

This is so easy even a child could make it...the trivet would even work for those supersized tea cups. It gives a way for heat and condensation to escape without making the trivet wet, I daresay.

[Lacey]

such sweetness!

[Cheshire Knitter]

What a lovely idea. here in the UK we're in the middle of school holidays and I think these would be a great family craft activity. I can't wait to buy some felt balls and start crafting! Thank you

[yafit hos]

What a lovely idea :)
Thanks for sharing .