Archive | 2013
Protect your crochet, knit and other delicates while washing
Keep your Crochet and Knit Items safe in the wash
In a perfect world all of our treasured handcrafted knit, crochet or sewn items would be gently and lovingly washed by hand. Laid to dry flat over a flat drying rack and then carefully placed back into our wardrobes.
Ahhhh…. enter the real world. With jobs, rushed scheduled and then throw in a few kids and the hand washing days might be a faint memory. Well, here is one way to help protect your clothing. Remember those hoisery bags we used to put our nylons and other unmentionables? Do people even still use those?
Well it turns out those bags are the perfect way to protect all of your handcrafted items. You work so hard and put so much time and love into creating all of your beautiful things to see them ruined in the wash. OK, I know we would all just LOVE to be able to hand wash but the reality is that most of us don’t have the time.
Enter the little hoisery bag to the rescue. Make sure you get a bag that has a zipper. I think those work best. Place your crochet items inside the bag (turn it inside out first- if possible). Now put your bag into your washing machine. I still recommend you set your washer to a delicate setting. Then take out your items and place to dry flat on either a towel or flat drying rack. Some acrylic yarns can be dried in the drying machine just be sure to set on a low temperature and remove promptly to avoid wrinkles and stretching.
This is especially great for people with young children or babies. It keeps your precious items safe.
I hope you try this tip. It has helped save many of my clothing items.
Small Crochet Baskets – Organize your items
Small Crochet Baskets
Crochet these baskets if you’re looking for a way to contain and organize your small items. They can be made in various sizes. They work up quickly and easily. They also make a great gift for baby showers, just fill them up with baby items, or make a set of 3. Size shown above is the small size. Measures 6 1/2 ” by 4 ”
Gauge is not important. Instructions are for small size. To increase size of your boxes add an additional 3 -4 ch in your beginning foundation row. All other instructions are the same. I used at the same time. I used the Bernat Blanket Yarn. It can be purchased at Joann or online at Yarnspirations
Fast and easy Mason Jar Sewing Kit
Make this fast and easy mason jar sewing kit
A little bit of fiber fill
Small piece of fabric
Ribbon
Hot glue gun
First: Cut your out a fabric piece about an inch larger in diameter than your lid.
Take out inner lid from jar, and insert fabric into opening, lightly stuff with fiber fill. Insert inner lid (with rubber) on top of your fabric and batting
Now tack down the excess fabric with a glue gun. Be careful not to burn yourself. Now add the items of your sewing kit. You can also add a small card.
How to put in a lining for your Crochet Bag
Learn how to sew a Lining to your Crochet Bag
In this post I will show you how to sew a Lining to your crochet bag. Follow these steps to line your bag. You will need about 1 1/2 yards of fabric. Please note, this lining fabric will show thru your granny squares so be sure to get a color you like and that coordinates with your bag colors. For best results please block your Granny Squares BEFORE sewing on the lining.
You can purchase your fabric at your local fabric store. I purchased my white fabric at Joann Craft and Fabric Store. Hobby Lobby also have a a nice selection of fabrics.