Her idea made me think of something similar I bought; only I had crochet thread in mind. Here is a picture of my crochet thread holder, purchased at Wal-Mart.
I also got something a bit smaller for travelling
with projects with less colors:
I don't know if WM carries them any more, but it's worth a look.
BUT...
These thread carriers are not
as dear to me as
my favorite
thread crochet tool.
as dear to me as
my favorite
thread crochet tool.
My FAVORITE tool for thread crochet is...
a free-standing paper-towel holder!
I put the crochet thread on the paper towel holder,
which holds it, keeping it from the inevitable bounce
off the lap maneuver. The thread rotates
and unwinds easily while I'm crocheting.
and unwinds easily while I'm crocheting.
I'm sure others who are TCV (Thread Crochet Veterans)
have already thought of this, or something similar.
But those of you who are new to this
wonderful medium might appreciate this tip.
A Thread Crochet spool bouncing off your
lap onto the dirty floor is an annoying experience,
and so is having to chase after it.
have already thought of this, or something similar.
But those of you who are new to this
wonderful medium might appreciate this tip.
A Thread Crochet spool bouncing off your
lap onto the dirty floor is an annoying experience,
and so is having to chase after it.
(My dh suggested you might like to know this trick, so
I'm giving him full credit for that! He is also the one
who inspired me to blog in the first place.
This is ONE of many reasons we are bff.)
This is ONE of many reasons we are bff.)
