January 14, 2007

Getting Organized

all rolled up and tied with a bow

I have been looking for a few years for a way to organize my crochet hooks. They sell small zipper or snap-closure cases just about anywhere that sells hooks, but they are not very cute. I recently picked up an incredible crochet magazine about a month ago and inside it, they had these really cute roll-up hook organizers. I took one look at it and said "I think I can make this myself."

open with hooks in place

I found some really cute coordinating fabric at JoAnn's. It is a duck cloth. They had polka dots and stripes - which is my favorite combination and it was 30% off - fabulous! I bought a yard of each so I could make a few extras to give to friends, etc. Last night, I came home around 9 and got started. I was pleasantly suprised at how easy it was to make. As you can see from the pics, it turned out great (at least I think so) and I can't wait to make more.

Do you crochet?
How do you keep your hooks organized?
Do you want instructions to make one yourself?

2 comments:

  1. this is darling. it could work with markers for your kids too.
    my mother in law made one for her daugther with a placemat and napkins from a pink and green toile at williams sonoma. she said it was great because you have no raw edges.

    now you are a seamstress too... the craft addict gets craftier!

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  2. I don't crochet, but I can definitely appreciate this project. I love anything that helps me get organized. Very cool.

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