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        Interested in knitting? Visit our sister site: Knitting Pattern Central  | Tips 'n TricksDo you have a helpful hint or handy trick that will make any aspect of crocheting easier? Share it! Post ideas on scrap yarn usages, stitch markers, starching, hook organization, color changing, maintaining your sanity while following a difficult pattern, etc. There is most probably someone out there that will benefit from your help. Need ideas yourself? Read others' comments--we all live and learn! Name: Katy Thorna Subject: Storing Projects Comment: I am a BIG crochet person so I usually have a lot of projects going on at once. I usually have one big project and several small projects, but i've found that if I keep my big project in a small portable basket, I can find it easier and I can pack it up and take it places easier. EASY EASY EASY! Name: Lanna Clark Subject: foldable scissors Comment: I picked up 5 or 6 of the foldable scissors at Wal-Mart. To keep from losing them in your craft bag, I tied them to a piece of yarn to the handle or the pocket zipper in the bag. This way it will always be around & if the string is long enough you can use it while the bag is on the floor. I also have it in my purse as well & hooked on on my key chain. Never know when you need a pair of scissors. Also these are good for ripping out seams of garments. I used it at a sewing factory that I worked at. They are small & handy to get into small places that need sniped. Name: Sheryl Subject: Darning Needle holder Comment: These plastic pill bottles that are empty are great for carrying your darning needles. The labels are easy to just remove. Now you can see clear thru the bottle. Good luck Name: susanG Subject: storage of wip Comment: I usually have more than 1 wip, currently 4 with #5 brewing in my mind, I use purses that I like but don't use to store and carry the smaller projects, and am teaching my children to do the same since they both crochet. for a really big project, I have a zip top tote bag. And for all my hooks, I use a tennis ball container. Name: Zach Subject: charts Comment: I'm a math major in college so naturally I love graphs. If you have microsoft you probably have a paint feature. If you go into paint and click on the paint brush you can choose from three sizes of squares to use. If you choose the big size I find that it is easy to make your own colored charts for your patterns. The only downside is that you have to magnify it in order to see the squares clearly, and when you print out your chart the squares appear very small. I'm sure someone out there can figure out how to make in print bigger though. So, I hope this helps make your crocheting more fun! Zach Name: Fawn Subject: Carry along Comment: I use a well made back pack to carry my WIP's. They have several pockets, so I can store my hooks and scissors. The main compartment is usually big enough to store any project I have crocheted. They can be a bit costly, but worth it, it keeps the yarn protected and the item you are crocheting clean. Name: Fawn Subject: Scissors and such Comment: I buy a nail kit from the dollar store to keep with my crocheting. There is usually a small pair of scissors for clipping the yarn, and a nail file, in case my nails get ragged. Most come in containers that open and shut easily and keep those crocheting needs in one place. And best of all, the whole set cost is only a dollar. Name: Dorothy Subject: new pattern troubles Comment: When I'am having trouble with a pattern, I work it out first with used yarn. That way I don't have to keep ripping out my good yarn. Give it a try you'll be glad you did! Name: Foxy Subject: pantyhose Comment: A knee-high pantyhose works great as a yarn-holder! Just put the ball inside the hose; you can tie up the part of the sock you don't need or cut it off and sew it up. Name: Barbara Subject: Instruction Comment: It's amazing what you can find on youtube.com. Just type in crochet and what stitch you want to learn in the search bar. Name: Princess G Subject: Storage Comment: Ok.... so i have to admitt.... ive got soooooo much crochet stuff... that if i had one room it will be full with all my stuff! mum got a little p.o.ed... so she bought me a large storage container.. half of it is filled with my patterns.. most from this site! and the rest is fulled with yarns etc... plus ive got a scrapbooking tote that is overflowing with more yarn.... maybe i should get another container..? i hope this helped anyone.. peace out. Princess G xoxo Name: Jennifer Palmer Subject: Yarn Holder Comment: A 2-Liter bottle woorks great to hold yarn....cut the bottom off...slip the yarn through the spout and away you go!! Name: April Subject: Travel toothbrush holders Comment: I don't remember where I saw this, but travel toothbrush holders are excellent for keeping crochet hooks safe. You can put a bunch in one tube and even sort them by size. That way, if you toss a project into a bag with holes because your usual crochet tote is too full to carry, nothing slips through the sides or bottom. Name: Bane01 Subject: yarn Holder Comment: My local Dollar Tree sells large plastic containers with screw-on tops. They look very similar to the yarn holders Wal-Mart is selling for ~ $8. I cut a hole in the lid to whatever size I need and smooth it well. This will hold a 8 oz skein of yarn with plenty of room to spare and I can get 8 for the Wal-Mart price! Name: Shelly Subject: cutting yarn Comment: I found some little foldable scissors at Walmart and both sides where you put your thumb and finger to cut fold inside the cutting nose part and they fit great inside my needle holder..I also use a school pencil holder for my needles when I find school supplies marked 50% off I get a couple just to have extra... Select a Page << Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 Next >> Share your own hints by filling in the form below... |
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