How to Make a Yarn-Yo (Yarn Yo-Yo)
I have no idea if anyone else does this, but I discovered the idea while I was making pom-poms for my crocheted scarf. Here we go. Let's make a yarn-yo!
Materials: yarn, scissors, needle, thread to match yarn, button or bead, pin backing.
Step one: Hold the end of the yarn between your index and middle fingers
then slightly separate them as you start to wrap the yarn around your fingers. 
Maintain at least a small space between your fingers, because you will need it later.After you've amassed a pretty good amount of yarn, go ahead and trim the end,
leaving at least a 6-inch tail.
leaving at least a 6-inch tail.
With about an 8" piece of the same yarn, loop that under the loops,
between your fingers,
then secure the center of the loops with a granny knot. 
You can carefully slide the yarn off your fingers
to make a really secure knot.
Spread out the edges of your yo-yo to create a full pattern.
Then take the ends of the yarn through your thread and make a few stitches to secure the middle of the yo-yo. You'll need to do that thing where you make a loop stitch and then pull the needle through it to create a knot.
You can carefully slide the yarn off your fingers
to make a really secure knot.
Spread out the edges of your yo-yo to create a full pattern.
Using matching thread, sew your button or bead
into the middle of your yarn-yo (if you want).
For a wearable creation, sew a pin on the back.
Other uses for yarn-yos:
- Sew three onto a scrap of fabric and sew that onto a barrette for a fun hair accessory.
- Use them to embellish a hat or sweater.
- Put thin ones onto your scrapbook pages.
- Add them to the straps of your sweet fabric handbag.
- Sew fabric onto the back, and superglue a magnet to it.
- Make minis for drop earrings.
Any more ideas for yarn-yos?
