Tips 'n Tricks

Do 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!

Monday, October 27, 2008Name: Christinne

Subject: tapestry needle holder

Comment: I use an empty M&M's minis container for my tapestry needles, needle threader and regular needles needed/used for crochet projects. It's just the right size and portable if you take a WIP with you and you're almost at the end.

Saturday, October 25, 2008Name: Sherry

Subject: skein holder

Comment: I started to crochet about a year ago. up into a few months ago i wanted one of those fancy skein holders you see in jo-ann but I am a penny pincher and thought they were too expensive I remember seeing the same shape jar in walmart in the tupperware aisle for two dollars I got a couple and drilled a half inch hole in the cover works great!!

Friday, October 24, 2008Name: Cindy

Subject: hook storage

Comment: I store my crochet hooks in a plastic toothbrush holder. It's the perfect size and it only cost a dollar!

Friday, October 24, 2008Name: MAR

Subject: Storing Crochet/Knitting/Yarn/Needles

Comment: I have been knitting and crocheting for many years. I have accumulated almost every size crochet hook (including the aluminum ones) / knitting needles (straight.circular, double pointed, darning needles with large holes for sewing up projects.

I purchased a large fishing tackle box, where when opened there are trays on the side. I store knitting needles in main bed of box, crochet hooks in the trays on top, and darning needles, stitch holders, the round stitch markers, and the rubber point tips, in the top trays as well. in the separate compartment at bottom of box i store all circular needles and long afghan hooks. works great and everything i could possibly want is right there.

Wednesday, October 22, 2008Name: dorothy

Subject: yarn

Comment: Need two ply yarn in a hurry? carefully split 4 ply yarn, by pulling two strands at a time. This is time consuming, but works in a pinch.

Monday, October 13, 2008Name: Cindy

Subject: Storing Leftover Yarns

Comment: Can't let myself throw away even the smallest amount of leftover yarn as I tell myself I will need it for scrap afghans. Leftover yarns get tangled and become a big mess. Save the clear plastic sleeves from your newspaper delivery. They are excellent for storing leftover yarns. Simply put the yarn in the plastic sleeve and secure the opening with a small tie. The yarn stays clean, will not tangle, you can easily see the color and remember to tuck one of the yarn label inside. Helps if you need to buy more of the same yarn or when combining yarn types.

Crochet hook holders...those pretty pastel containers from "Baby Wipes" also make great hook and other crochet doo dads holders.

Thursday, September 18, 2008Name: Angie

Subject: yarn

Comment: Try tucking a few scented dryer sheets into your yarn stash to keep it smelling fresh.

Tuesday, September 16, 2008Name: Linda

Subject: yarn keeper

Comment: The new plastic coffee jugs that you buy your grounds in, if you punch a clean, smooth hole in the top you can put your yarn in there and you have a handle to carry it.

Wednesday, September 10, 2008Name: Beverly Crane

Subject: Russian Princess Sequined Dress

Comment: After several false starts in keeping track of my rows 91)-14 times, I pulled a half full pocket calender out and used the empty months to list the rows and if they had sequins or not and which rows have the decreases and the number of stitches per row. I use a knitting row counter to keep track of which row I am on. Since I have lots of interruptions, this has really helped.

Monday, September 01, 2008Name: barb

Subject: hook holder

Comment: The containers that the drink mixes (crystal light and such) come in are great for holding hooks. They are the ones that have 4-6 little tubs that make 2 quarts each. Keep the tops to reseal the plastic tube and you are good to go.

Thursday, August 28, 2008Name: peanie

Subject: Making hook slide easier

Comment: Run the crochet hook through your hair, it will slide through your work easier.

Wednesday, August 20, 2008Name: crochet babe

Subject: hook storage

Comment: i received a package with a big styrofoam block. i covered it in felt and then poked small holes in it and wham! a super cute hook holder

Thursday, August 14, 2008Name: martha

Subject: baby powder use

Comment: tried it recently for a canvas beach bag. the zipper was slow moving and stiff. ladies it really works, take your item outside and pour the powder on the zipper and let it sit there for a few minutes. no mess in the house and take a damp paper towel and wipe off the extra left over powder.

Wednesday, August 13, 2008Name: NPN

Subject: Cheater Yarn Bag/Keeping Your Yarn Clean

Comment: I am a new crocheter and I wanted something to keep my yarn and hook in. So I looked in the kitchen, and found a big plastic (Like Gallon Size) Ziploc bag (the kind with the zipper). I put my skein in and kept the zipper a little bit open. You can also stick this in your regular crocheting bag for convenience.

Wednesday, August 13, 2008Name: Samantha

Subject: Crochet Hook Storage!

Comment: To store my hooks I cleaned out my top drawer of my dresser then put one of those things to put your silverware in and it holds my hooks and other crochet things and when I travel I crochet a pouch for my hooks!!! it works GREAT!!! =)

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