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19 Yarn Ball Innovations

From Inedible Noodle Advertising to Spooled Phone Gadgets

— September 5, 2012 — Art & Design
These yarn ball innovations show how popular knitting has really become. An instantly recognizable craft material, yarn balls are typically associated with kittens and old ladies, but that's all changing due to a new design aesthetic that embraces all that is "uncool."

Influencing everything from hairstyles to lighting fixtures, yarn balls are unique looking and generally take on a spherical form. Some interpretations of the material, however, have morphed the shape into more interesting designs.

Whether you're a fan of knitting or knitted products or not, many can appreciate that this old school hobby is being referenced in popular culture and design so often. Sure to keep craft fans organized for years to come, the almighty yarn ball is here to stay.
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Spinning Round Brushes
Spinning Round Brushes
The Kurun S-440 Rotary Toothbrush Gives You a New Way to Clean Your Teeth
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Yarn Ball Lighting
Yarn Ball Lighting
The Needle Table Lamp is Disguised as Knitting Necessities
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Inedible Noodle Advertising
Inedible Noodle Advertising
This Conaprole Tomato Sauce Campaign Defines Pasta
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Foolish Sunglass Stunts
Foolish Sunglass Stunts
Ray-Ban Guy Rolls Around Streets in Yarn Ball
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Yarn Ball Battles
Yarn Ball Battles
The Pelephone Canons Commercial Brings Both Sides Together
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Bamboo Baby Toys
Bamboo Baby Toys
These ‘Yellow Label Kids' Bird Rattles are Both Colorful and Organic
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Secretly Skeletal Luminaries
Secretly Skeletal Luminaries
Devil's Pet Candle Goes from Cute to Creepy with the Flick of a Match
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Yarn Ball Seating
Yarn Ball Seating
Stitch and Wooly by Susanne Westphal Encourages People to Slow Down
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Knitted Kicks
Knitted Kicks
Converse Sneakersnstuff Chuck Taylor Hi Sneakers are Woven Streetwear
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Purr-fect Celeb Perfumes
Purr-fect Celeb Perfumes
Katy Perry 'Purr' Fragrance Ad is Feline Frisky
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Curved Fiber Formations
Curved Fiber Formations
Art Made From Yarn by Hue Concept is Creative, But Curiously Priced
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Fantasy Game Crochet Totes
Fantasy Game Crochet Totes
The Zelda Bomb Bag and 3 Blue Bombs are Perfect for Geeky Friends
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Social Yarn Ball Brains
Social Yarn Ball Brains
‘Diamonds in Your Mind' by Paco Peregrin Reveal Societal Messa
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Vibrantly Quilted Accessories
Vibrantly Quilted Accessories
The Lanusa Vintage Collection is Beautifully Animated
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Knitted Hairdos
Knitted Hairdos
‘Balls' from Tima Sergeev is the Future of Women's Hair/Knitting
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Explosive Gamer Plushies
Explosive Gamer Plushies
The Bob-Omb is a Handmade Crocheted Creation
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Yarn Ball Hanging Plants
Yarn Ball Hanging Plants
Mister Moss Makes Artistic and Easy-To-Care Planters for the Home
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Edible Knitting
Edible Knitting
DIY 'Knit Nights' Yarn Ball Cupcakes Made With Colorful Marzipan
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DIY Spiraled Yarn Decorations
DIY Spiraled Yarn Decorations
The 'Two Shades of Pink' Garland is a Fun Craft Project
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