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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! Jump to submit form Tuesday, May 24, 2011Name: Heather Subject: Item storage Comment: I read several notes about how to store crochet pins, markers, scissors, etc. I selected a pencil case. i found it at joann's. It holds every thing I might nee. It has a small wristlet handle - I keep safety pins here. It's perfect - nothing gets lost. Fits perfectly inside my crochet bag - I'm ready to crochet on the go! also - I didn't notice anything with wrong spelling or incorrect punctuation - but I agree with the woman who said it's very helpful to keep your message clear. Monday, May 23, 2011Name: Sari Subject: Scrap yarn usages. Comment: If you have about 5 feet of many different colors of scrap yarn, don't throw it away! You can use it to make friendship bracelets. You can find a lot of tutorials online for different patterns. You'll realize that you'll have have a chunkier bracelet, because you're supposed to use thread. But you can use yarn! And at least you won't need to throw it away, right? Sunday, May 22, 2011Name: alice Subject: crochet hooks Comment: I use a mans travel bag that he uses for his shaving and grooming things in to keep my crochet hooks and smaller knitting needles in. A small pair of scissors and lots of other supplies will fit in. When traveling, just grab it and its ready to go. Sunday, May 22, 2011Name: renee Subject: following a pattern when you have a laptop Comment: I am working on a pattern for the Baby Monkey Blanket by Caron International. I found that Rounds 10 and 11 of the monkey square are a bit complicated to follow. I pulled up the pattern on my laptop in front me and highlighted just one or one and a half row of instructions and followed it that way. It works very well. Thursday, May 19, 2011Name: Ruth Subject: reading hints Comment: If you don't mind takeing a hint from an old lady of 74 I would ask that you proof read your notes, and spell correctly. It is kind of hard to read the hints that are just typed in one long sentence, without punctuation. Also I got kind of a kick out of the many ideas, that I had thought off also. Have fun everyone. And Thank You to the ones responsible for this site. Thursday, May 05, 2011Name: Olivia Subject: Weaving in Ends Comment: If you are tired of weaving in ends here is how they can practically weave themselves in. This is if you're changing colors a lot, not if you have finished the piece and have to weave in the first and last strand of yarn. Saturday, April 30, 2011Name: brice johnson Subject: no hook??? Comment: no hook might leave you finger weaving/ stitching, but i found a solution just th other day that might help. try using a broken pen. just pull off the clip to make a hook and viola, a nice substitute for a hook. Sunday, April 24, 2011Name: cassey Subject: stuffing tool Comment: i have found it easier to stuff little objects that i make with the broken end of a toothpick works great if you don't have any other tools Sunday, April 17, 2011Name: sandy Subject: yarn tote Comment: I found something called a yarn drum made by art craft at Joanns fabric. It was 20.00 but with a 50% off coupon only 10.00. It is very roomy, comes with a shoulder strap and accessery bag and has slots on the top to pull through at least four different skeins of yarn. It also has a mesh pocket on front. It is perfect for travel or home. Well worth the price. Look for a coupon. Sunday, April 10, 2011Name: Lucy Subject: family Comment: If you know how to crochet teach some one else. I am 11 and my little sister realy enjoyd sitting down and learning to crochet with me! Sunday, April 10, 2011Name: Tessa Subject: To begin... Comment: When you begin a project, and it is not turning out the way the picture looks, don't beat yourself up.Try checking your gauge or try crocheting a little more loosely or tightly.The best words of wisdom i have ever heard are "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again!" Keep that in mind when starting a new project, and just be positive! Friday, April 08, 2011Name: Olivia Subject: Donating Crochet Comment: Hi, im 11 and have been crocheting for 2 years now. Crocheting is so cool. You can make clothes, jewlery, bags, even toys. Friday, April 08, 2011Name: Olivia Subject: Tips For Crocheting Comment: 1: Take apart small scraps of yarn for stuffing. Saturday, April 02, 2011Name: andie Subject: storage Comment: a travel sized baby wipe container is PERFECT for storing hooks, tags, markers, and needles! Friday, April 01, 2011Name: Madi snrub Subject: Snuggies /real age:-) Comment: If you are wondering I'm ten and if you have Snuggies at your house then your crocheting it's perfect and if you have a crochet pick on then you have a blanket ( with sleeves)and a storage area (when you get up to make a snack:-) ...) Select A Page Share your own hints by filling in the form below... Notice: If you want to send me (the webmistress) a "thank you" using this form, that is fine (I appreciate it). However, I may not be posting it publicly for all to see, and I have no way of responding without knowing your email address. Notice: By submitting your content, you are agreeing to have it displayed on this page. I retain the right to edit and/or refuse unsuitable content. (Unsuitable content includes questions and help requests.) 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