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!

Friday, February 23, 2007Name: Sarah

Subject: travel storage etc.

Comment: I pack my crocheting to work in a see thru mesh beach bag. My hooks are in a purchased case I got as a gift. But my scissors, pom pom maker and other extras are in one of my husbands electric razor bags (who uses those?) I picked up a bunch at yard sales. I use a led pencil holder to keep my yarn needles which I keep inside the razor bag. Everything is easy to get to and doesn't put my yarn in jeopardy.

Wednesday, February 21, 2007Name: Joyce

Subject: Sizes

Comment: When crocheting a tablecloth or large item it is important to know what size needle that you are using and what size thread you are using. So take the wrapper off the thread and and put the wrapper inside the roll of thread. Even after months of holding that thread you will know what size to use.

Wednesday, February 21, 2007Name: Jordan

Subject: learning how to crochet

Comment: I am 10, and a few years ago i tried to learn to knit. And after so long, i couldn't do it even with videos and worded instructions. Later a friend of mine knew how to crochet. She taught me how. I found that if someone you know teaches you, you learn how to easier and quicker than teaching yourself.

Thursday, February 15, 2007Name: Erin

Subject: Hook handles

Comment: Dollar store package of off brand Nerf darts make great handles for a soft grip. The hook will easily run right up through the middle.

Thursday, February 15, 2007Name: Dusty

Subject: Marking Your Rounds

Comment: When I'm working in rounds I use a bobby pin to mark the round and just move it up to the next round as needed. It stays out of the way and it doesn't damage the yarn.

Tuesday, February 13, 2007Name: Laura King

Subject: Doily Storage or Mailing Box

Comment: I have been crocheting for over 30 years...my grandmother taught me the basics and I self taught me the rest. I do both yarn & thread. When making doilies I have discovered that using Pizza boxes for storing or mailing is the best. You can go into your favorite Pizza place and ask for the box; most of the time I have gotten them free, a few times I only had to pay a dollar. Hope this helps. Happy Hooking!!

Friday, February 09, 2007Name: Mackenzie

Subject: yet again

Comment: For an easy, stylish, funky and furry belt. Baby yarn and novelty eyelash yarn (i used Bernat Baby Sparkle pink and a sunset colored eyelash i got for christmas with no label) you can probally make 2 from one ball of eyelash yarn. CH to desired length and DC all the back across, finish off weave in end, and...... Voila funky and stylish!

Friday, February 09, 2007Name: Morgan

Subject: Crochet case

Comment: Hi, first I want to say thanks for a lot of help, all the people who posted here, I learned lots of new things! I'm 12 and I've been crocheting since I was... um... 12, like only a month, but already I can read complex patterns, and attempt them!! The only regret I have about teaching myself crochet is that I should have started sooner!!!!

Anyway, for a cool crochet case you can cut a small amount of the leg of a pair of jeans and sew up the bottom and sides and sew stripes for your hooks, then cut away the excess denim and make a small needlebook! It worked really well for me.

Wednesday, February 07, 2007Name: Lindsay

Subject: Scissors

Comment: I have a pair of small scissors for my yarn crafts. They are always opening and I am scared that they will accidentally cut my work. I discovered that if you put a knitting needle point protecter on the end of the scissors, it prevents such things from happening. It also prevents the sharp ends from poking holes in my bag!

Tuesday, February 06, 2007Name: Stephanie

Subject: Multiple Projects

Comment: I started crocheting recently (again) and I am notorious for starting projects and not finishing them. I get burnt out very quickly.

I currently have a flower afghan, a poncho and a pair of mittens going. When I get tired of making the flowers, I can take a break and work on the smaller projects for the instant gratification.

Sunday, February 04, 2007Name: Kelly

Subject: Storage

Comment: I bought a cheap see thru pencil case with a zipper on it. It works great!

Friday, February 02, 2007Name: Paula

Subject: Hook Storage

Comment: I use a travel toothbrush holder for my extra crochet hooks. I cut a piece of cardboard to cover the holes on each end. Can carry even in my purse. :)

Wednesday, January 31, 2007Name: Kat

Subject: Storage & Scraps

Comment: I wanted to get one of those cases for hooks, but they were too flimsy and expensive. In a thrift store, my boyfriend found an old case that used to be used for drill bits - it works perfect!

To get rid of my scraps, I pick a random size needle and a pattern for a bookmark. This makes it a good way to test the pattern and if you mess up, it's no big deal. Then, if you have enough scraps to finish the "bookmark" you can hang it on the wall as decoration.

Wednesday, January 31, 2007Name: Mackenzie

Subject: Me again......

Comment: Hi Everyone,
I was just trying to make up a pattern for a "Crochet Hook Case/Holder" and found that if you use a "0" steel hook with a "Bulky Yarn" such as "Homespun" it makes a very tight fabric (nice enough to hold hooks and not let them slip out. I think it would be make a very nice hat and scarf.

Friday, January 26, 2007Name: rubydiamond

Subject: keeping needles

Comment: I made a plastic canvas case to put my needles in. I took two of the plastic canvas pieces and cover them with felt. And sew one side together and put a snap to close it. Push the needles in the felt. The ones I use to sew yarn projects. I don't lose my needles that way.

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