Make a Mobile with Knitted Spirals

I learned how to make these knitted spirals from the Guerrilla Knitters (Yarn Bombers) at the Newcastle Maker Faire - thank you Nicola

They are quick and easy to knit, and all you need to know is how to cast on, knit and cast off.

Step 1 What you need

Left over yarn - any weight, but you will end up with 160 stitches on your needles! [Mine were all Sirdar yarns, from L to R: Funky Fur, Tiny Tots DK & Vegas]
Knitting needles to suit your yarn - for DK or Light Worsted use 4mm (UK 8, US 6)
Large tapestry needle - to weave in ends
An embroidery hoop - I used a 9" hoop
Spray paint - to colour co-ordinate your hoop.
String, yarn or fishing line to hang the mobile from the ceiling (or wherever suits)

Comments

[gmjhowe]

Very nice! Thank you for adding that slightly better introduction picture as I suggested!

[lizzyastro]

It is always good to receive sound advice, and better when it is possible to act on it.