Daily Idea #245: Make a Hacky Sack

Hacky sacks were all the rage in the 90’s. I remember not being able to even walk the halls of a school or down any sidewalk without interrupting people kicking one around. And it proved to be excellent for hand/foot/eye coordination (playing with the crocheted ball filled with rice, not dodging it).

For today’s daily idea, I am bringing back the Hacky Sack! No, I am not asking anyone to crochet one (I can barely crochet a circle, let alone a ball). All you need is an old sock, some rice, and either a glue gun or needle and thread.

First take an old sock and put about 1/3 cup of rice into it letting it all settle in the toe area. If you are going to sew it shut, now is the time to sew as close to the rice as possible with your sewing machine or with a needle thread. Then cut the sock close to where you sewed it shut. If you are going to glue it shut then cut the sock about an inch away from where the rice filled it up. Then glue the sock closed and let it dry. Now, you have yourself a homemade Hacky sack to kick around or toss in the air.