What can I do with this ball of wool?

[Slabobbin]

So we went to a groovy farm market yesterday and I picked up a ball of wool. I just couldn't resist. But now I have no idea what to do with it. I am not very talented in the crafty arena. I can sew but am not great at it. I have had my hand in a few different things (sewing, beading with hemp string, etc.) but am not "good" at any of it. So I can't do anything that takes a lot of skill. I do not have the tools to do needle felting. I would love to make something useful though (as opposed to just a nic nac to sit on a shelf and gather dust). Any ideas for a beginner?

[flapjack]

Spun wool for knitting with? Or unspun roving?

[Slabobbin]

I'm not very familiar with the terms but it definitely isn't yarn. So I'm going to say it is the other.

[ajandcjsmom]

How about trying needle felting? I've never tried it, but it looks fun and simple. I have some roving that I've been wanting to learn to spin, but have yet to master it.

here's a link for one pattern http://www.mielkesfarm.com/ladybug_dir.htm
I'm not sure what color you have but if you try googling needle felting patterns, you might find something!

[tinasquirrel]

Assuming that it's roving that you have, you could make some balls. Here's a tutorial.

You can put a little jingle ball in the center if you want and then you have a jingly ball!

[littletravelers]

Wool felting

You can wet felt it or dry (needle) felt it if it is roving.

I also have some projects listed here. Look under toys, wool felt and in the garden for felted projects.

-angelina: