| One of the simplest toys to make is a ball. All this | | | | Tie another knot and double the remaining end back |
| requires is some of those leftover odd or holey | | | | over the ball |
| socks that seem to accumulate in most households. | | | | Repeat until you run out of sock |
| You can make a ball of any size depending on the | | | | Trim off the remaining endFor a bigger ball, use as |
| number of socks you use. These balls are soft so | | | | wide and long a sock as possible for the base and |
| can be used indoors and out. They can also be | | | | add more socks for the stuffing.If you want a ball |
| thrown in the washer and dryer. If your dog likes to | | | | with a handle on it so you can throw it further or |
| chew on them till they're shredded, you can make | | | | play tug-o'-war, make a Sock Swing Ball using 4 or |
| more in just a few minutes.For a basic Sock Ball, use | | | | more socks: |
| 3 or 4 socks: | | | | |
| | | | Use your two longest socks for the base |
| Take your longest sock with the least number of | | | | Roll and stuff the other socks inside |
| holes for the base | | | | Tie a knot in the base socks above the stuff |
| Roll and stuff the other socks inside | | | | areaThat's all there is to it! Happy playing!Jo and Stan |
| Tie a firm knot in the base sock above the stuffed | | | | have been playing with dogs ever since childhood. |
| area | | | | They are enjoying making things for their current |
| Double the end of your base sock back over the | | | | dog, Comet, who may be a purebred red-and-black |
| entire ball | | | | Shepherd, although his parentage is unknown. |