Sometimes I Think I'm Poly

I have this huge love for dancing, mainly cultural dancing. And originally this post was going to be a tutorial post (because I'm trying to branch out in my blog posts) until I realized I don't really remember how to make poi balls. (So this is also a word of warning to myself because I always post everything suuuuper late.) So here's some watered down instructions for how to make them. 
First. Get three different colors of yarn, some cotton and garbage bags.

Second. Cut the strings so you have four sets. I originally started have three, but then I realized I needed a fourth. I eventually ended up doing my fourth set another white color so that the red would stand out more. These were for short poi, so they should be the length from your palm to your forearm. You'll then cut them in half. 

Third.  Now that you have the halves it's time to tie them together and then braid them. You'll be left with 4 sets of three (or at least I think that's what it should be). Now for braiding them going from left to right, you'll start going over one and under two. If you're not as crafty as I am, you're going to be talking this pattern out to yourself for every move. And a big thanks to Momi for being my foot model for this. 

Fourth. Once it's all braided and you've tied off the bottom, you're going to cut the garbage bag in a circle, the bigger the better but don't go too big. Put in the cotton in the bag and fill it tight until you get your desired size. Then voila! You have your own set of poi balls.

And in other exciting news, I applied for my internship last night! Wahoooo. Cross your fingers for me everyone. But if I don't get it, at least I've still got a bit more school to go through.