I used to spend hours keeping my large containers of leftover yarns from getting tangled. Now, I put small balls of yarn into zip-lock sandwich bags. My large containers stay orga- nized and I can pick a bag to get a ball of yarn that is tangle-free

Wondering what else you can do with doilies besides placing them on the table? Starch, back with black velvet and frame under glass. Voila! You have a beautiful piece of artwork for your wall

Do you find that crocheting a Bedspread in the winter is fine, but in The warmer months it is too hot to Hold on your lap as you work? Use a Plastic laundry basket to hold the Almost finished project, which is Heavy. The basket also holds the Skeins of yarn or ball of thread and Hook for easy pick up and go trips.

Here are a couple of ideas,that I find helpful. First, when you are finished with your crochet project take a warm iron and iron your knots. They will melt together and won’t show. Secondly, if you enter items in your local fair’s needle craft competitions, place them in clear plastic so they won’t get dirty, but can still be viewed. Joyce from Neb.

Here’s an easy way to keep your Place when crocheting from a filet Diagram: Make a copy of the diagram At your local copy center, you can Have it enlarged for easier reading. Cover this with clear contact paper. Cross off the rows with a dry erase Pen or a dark crayon as you finish

Can’t control your skein of yarn? Need to keep it clean and untangled? Take a large, round oatmeal box, cut A small hole in the plastic lid, put your skein inside and thread the yarn through the hole. Snap on the lid and you are ready to go. A potato can can works best for smaller skeins of yarn, like baby yarn. Barb from Ohio

An eyeglasses case ( with clip On the back) makes a great holder For crochet hooks and markers. It Protects hooks and will clip easily Onto your crochet bag. And it’s Easy to take along when you travel. Thelma from Wis.

Many of the seasonal designs and dolls Such as scarecrows, Valentine’s Day, Etc. can be made into attractive door Decorations by sewing a plastic curtain Ring on the back. Smaller designs, such As ornaments and fridges, look great Hanging in the window.

When my yarn projects are completed, I crochet The remaining yarn into granny squares, or even a Partial square if not enough to make a whole square. I keep them in a box marked Granny Squares. When I want to make an afghan, sweater, hat, scarf or vest, I have a good start on that project. This takes care of My excess yarn. Doris from Pa.

I put a rubber band on my crochet hook Where I can hold it in a comfortable position. The crochet hook will not slip off my fingers Or out of my hand. It feels like holding a Pemcil at the right angle. Anne from NM

To keep steel crochet hooks from rusting and to make your crocheting go faster, coat your hooks lightly with beeswax. A chunk of it may be pur- chased at most sewing notions stores