I knit
and crochet a lot, mostly crochet, especially in the winter. It helps me keep my arthritic hands
limber. One of the things I have always
wanted was a way to keep my crochet hooks organized. I finally
took the time to sew a felt case to keep them in. It was so easy and only took me about 10
minutes to make it. Again, why have I
waited so long?
I took
the banker box I have, all labeled, and went through it and organized my
yarns. I put the yarn skeins in a clear
plastic zippered bag that my electric blanket came in to keep them better
contained and dust free.
I also
keep a plastic bag with all my yarn ends, rolled in little balls, so when I
want to put together a small project I can go to that bag and get right to
it. I decided to switch that bag to a clear
plastic zippered case that my bedroom sheers came in. It looks neater and fits in the box
better. I can also keep my new felt case
for my hooks in it.
My set
of nifty knitter looms fits inside the case they came in and I tucked all my
relevant pattern booklets inside as well.
I have a larger set of looms that won’t fit in the box so I decided to
make a sleeve with a drawstring to store them in. Now I can keep them contained and dust free
in the closet next to the box.
My
knitting needles ended up in a nylon sleeve that went to something, but I don’t
remember exactly what. I just know it is
the right size for the job and now has a purpose. I was planning to throw that sleeve away
several times but was afraid that once I did I’d figure out what it goes to and
need it. If I do end up needing it I’ll
still have it but in the meantime it can earn its keep storing my knitting
needles. I have one set of circular
knitting needles but since I have never used them it seems prudent at this
time, to donate them.
Another
way to store knitting needles, if you have several sets, is to put them in a
vase like flowers. Put them in tip first
so the ends are up with their sizes showing.
When you are ready to knit you can simply pull out the size you need.
Finally,
I went through all the patterns I’ve saved and purged them down to the ones I
am most likely to actually use. I placed
them inside a two pocket folder I acquisitioned from the School Supplies box in my bedroom closet. It slips nicely down the side of the box or,
if I choose, would fit inside the zippered bag with all my yarn skeins.
Another
project done! Whoo hooo! I’m on a roll!
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