I used to keep them for any time I wanted to work up a small cross stitch, or to add embroidery details to another project. But not any more! I discovered how much fun it is to crochet with them...
So, I've collected all the leftover strands from my kit, and joined them together with knots. The only down side is that you need to use a fairly small hook... like the 1.25mm pictured here.
And what will I make with it???
Well...
Last time I used the scraps to make this little Easter surprise. I just kept all of those knots to the inside of my work, and you wouldn't even know they are there.
Of course, I don't really need another Easter chick...
What's need got to do with it??? I hear you asking
Well, it WILL need to be something small. Two reasons - firstly, there's not THAT much thread here; and secondly, nedd I remind you I will be using a 1.25mm hook???
So maybe a camera pouch, or a case for my sunnies? Not sure just yet. I'll have a play around and see what comes to life.
This is such a great idea, Sharon! I've been hoarding so much of these leftovers from years ago. Do you attach them to each other ahead of time (and how) or do you just keep working them in as you crochet?
ReplyDeleteSunnies? It took me a few curiously thoughtful moments and then I snapped my fingers and said, "Ah, I think I've got it!" Post a pix if this is what you do make, please, and I will see if I was right.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I want a chicken, he is sooo cute! I still have the leftover threads from one I did years ago, saving for I don't know! If you want them, just yell.....
ReplyDeleteNeat idea! I wouldn't have thought it'd be possible to hide the knots so well, but it looks great-- and what a fun way to use up bits and pieces!
ReplyDeletehey debbie...
ReplyDeleteI just tie a knot to join each piece to the next, then hide all the knots at the back of the work... I'll show some progress shots so that you can see exactly what I do
hey karen...
ReplyDeletesunnies = sunglasses
we aussies love to abbreviate EVERYTHING!!!
hey bec...
ReplyDeleteif you don't think you'll ever use them yourself - I'd love them! sending you an email now :)
hey michael...
ReplyDeletethanks! I'm thinking that this time I'll probably need a lining to hide the ends away... with the chick it was easy to just hide them inside with all the stuffing
I love to crochet embroidery thread and I actually enjoy using that tiny hook :) I usually make hacky sacks.
ReplyDeletehey lisa...
ReplyDeletehacky sacks - what a perfect use for embroidery thread! good idea...
Just love your little chick - such wonderful details, from head to foot!
ReplyDeleteI made a small pull string bag for the little "women things" always rolling around the bottom of my purse, the strands are WAAAY shorter than the ones I see you use, they average 5-20 centimeters... and I left the knots all exposed on the inside- IT TICKLES when I put my hand in, I have to keep taking it back from my daughter, she just loves walking around the house wiggling her fingers around inside the bag
ReplyDeletehey zephyr...
ReplyDeleteyou've got me thinking that maybe I should be saving my offcuts, too... good idea!
What a terrific idea. I have already started scrap yarn balls, thanks to you, but now I can see a few more piles of scraps -- too long to throw away, too short to readily use -- coming together for a future project.
ReplyDeletehey joann...
ReplyDeleteisn't it wonderful when we can use scraps to make items of such beauty??
I really enjoyed this post about cross stitch. It's amazing how much cross stitch there is out there.
ReplyDeleteI guess I'm a little late on this one, looking at other posts, but I had a Eureka moment about the time this was a new subject.
ReplyDeleteI used to do more cross stitch and Friendship Bracelets than anything, and still have 2 1/2 cases of the floss, but now I don't have as much time to sort and start those projects. I have found a few books that combine crochet and cross stitch, but I haven't had that kind of time either.
Anyway, I was at the craft store and saw the new Caron Paints (?) collection. They looked kind of neat, but then I almost fell over when I looked at the price... up to $5 for a 3oz skn! After regaining consciousness, the first thought I had was "It's plain yarn with multi-colored floss. Why would I pay for that?"
Like I said, a little late, but my suggestion would have been to make your own "Painting" yarn, or to use as a cross stitch motif on a larger project.
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