Yo Yo Yo

 Today we are going to be working on making yo yos.   Different patterns call for these, they make great eyes, or flower center, and some people even make table runners and quilts out of them.  So to begin, you will need to cut a circle.  You can make your circle any size you like.  The bigger the circle, the bigger the end yo yo, the smaller the circle, the smaller the end yo yo.  Makes sense right?

 Find some needle and thread, and knot the one end of the thread, and thread the needle.  Begin stitching a 'running stitch' around the outside edge of the circle, about 1/4" from the outer edge.  Pull this thread through until the knot reaches the fabric.

 You can take several stitches at once, if you like.  Here you get an idea of distance from edge and the stitches aren't tiny little stitches, but fairly good sized ones.

 Continue to stitch all the way around the outer edge of the circle.

 Here we have finished stitching and you can see the beginning knot.

 Now gently pull the thread and it will gather up your circle.  You will want to tie a knot, to hold your work securely.  This is the front side of the yo yo.  Some patterns will call for many yo yo, to maybe make the legs or arms of a doll.

Here is the back of your yoyo.  There are yoyo makers that you can buy, but you will be doing the same thing, only with a plastic holder to help hold the fabric.  Hope this helps you next time you want to make one yo yo or 50!