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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: suzanne meola Subject: dogs, babies and yarn Comment: i found that my itsy bitsy papllion puppy and child love to take my balls of yarn and spread the yarn all over the floor and cat loves to take my crochet hooks and hide them.I took other peoples advice and put the balls of yarn in empty diaper wipe dispensers. But then i had the problem of where to put them all so i built a 4 cube wall hanging with a back to use as a color organizer and to keep everything out of tiny hands and mouths.(ps: i gave my daughter her favorite chenille pink yarn ball and made her a blanket with the rest of the balls of pink chenille) Name: Jackie Subject: yarn cutters Comment: The fabric store sells yarn cutters to wear around your neck. Also for those who haven't heard, scissors are allowed on air planes again, it was on the news. Name: Darla Subject: Yarn Savers & organizers Comment: I drink lots of coffee & the new folgers plastic containers are fantastic for keeping skeins and balls from "running away" or getting tangled. They come in different sizes, just cut a hole in the top, then melt the edges of the hole with a lighter or match. Melting the hole keeps it from snagging the wool. They are stackable, which is also great! I've usually got several projects going at the same time, so I use labels or tape on the top or side to write project name & other important information. If you tape a small bit of dryer sheet to the inside of the lid, it keeps the wool smelling good, and helps keep static at bay! Name: Sasha Subject: organization Comment: I collect allot of patterns. so I bought a 3-ring binder and lots of clear sheet protectors, I just slip the patters in the protectors and I know where to find 'em! Also, I bought a pencil pouch also with three holes, and use that for extra hooks, my gauge check, and anything else I need to keep handy! I also keep my scissors on a yarn around my neck, and this has proved WONDERS in not having to constantly search for them! Name: Marilyn Subject: left handed crochet Comment: I am a lefty and I was taught to crochet and knit right-handed. Since anything new is awkward anyway, it didn't seem to matter. Also, I don't have to adapt any patterns! Probably won't work for everyone, but it is worth a try. Name: Vera Subject: crochet thread Comment: When I open a new crocket ball of thread I take the paper and put it inside the center of the ball, when I need new thread, I have the color and all the information, for my next ball of thread. Name: Rose Subject: crochet Comment: I use tooth brush holders to put my hooks in it's easy to find! Just drops in my purse and ready to go. Name: Cindy Subject: scrap yarn Comment: I have tons of scrap yarn. I bought a cheap collapsible hamper, put the same color yarns in plastic grocery bags and store all the bags in the hamper. One bag is all different blues, one is all different greens, etc. Name: sherryplacek Subject: storage Comment: I keep my supplies in a thermal lunch bag. It has a front pocket in their i keep my crochet needles and small things in the top zipper part I put larger things like scissors or other needed supplies. It works great and i always know where my things are. Name: amber Subject: organization Comment: instead of buying one of those expensive craft bags from the craft store I bought a reversable tote bag with matching small, zippered, make-up bag. I keep all of my hooks, needles, scissors, etc in the smaller bag and yarn fits perfectly inside the tote. *bonus* because it's reversable it has a zipper pocket on the outside and inside this way I can keep my patterns and notebook in one side and anything else I want to keep separate in the other side. Name: Jahaira Subject: Crochet Comment: My friends at our crochet club gave me a good tip. She told me to take a two liter bottle and cut the middle to make a door. Once I did that I placed my large yarn inside and pull the string through the neck part.It keeps the 8oz yarn from messing up. Also you can hold it between your ankles and crochet away. Name: Nghi Subject: Making your new hook smooth/slick Comment: Rubbing your hooks into your hair works wonders. Name: Nghi Subject: Without losing your last stitch Comment: I think using paper clips is great. However, I tie a loose bunny loop right above the last stitch. Name: Dot Subject: Weaving in ends Comment: A friend who knits a lot told me this one. I was making a crocheted jacket, and the woven-in ends kept coming loose. She said when you weave in the ends in a straight line, they can pull out when the garment stretches. To prevent this, weave on a diagonal line instead of straight up or across. Name: Christina Subject: project bags Comment: I find that I often have pieces that I have finished or have stopped working on to finish something else on a deadline, and they lie around in grocery bags getting dog hair on them. I have found that sweater and blanket bags are very helpful. They keep everything together, the dog hair stays off and I can see thru in a glance. They are also great for storing finished projects, and when i'm going to give it away, i just give them the storage bag too. 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