My hubby and I sat down to have our serious talk. I suggest all couples do this. As we did so, I grabbed my "K" hook and six balls of yarn I wanted to use up. "Can you concentrate on our conversation and crochet at the same time," he asked. "Yes," I replied as I proceeded to make my slip knot and starting chains.
As we discussed where we are and where we want to be I stitched. We chatted about our immediate future as well as our long term goals. I stitched some more. As we agreed of where we want to be and set a time table, my stitching had grown. "What are you making," he asked. "I'm problem solving," I answered. "I want to use up some yarn in my stash while creating something to solve an immediate problem."
"Oh, I didn't know you could solve problems with crochet," he replied. "Absolutely," I said, "and this will be a basket to hold my current Work in Progress." He got excited, "Really??" What this meant is that I wouldn't need to leave my WIP exposed ... it would be neat and contained, and easy to tote around the house. "So, how will it work," he asked. "It will be a basket and will sit on the table or chest," I replied.
Well, I finished the project last night. What I failed to do was recall that the fiber I used has a mind of it's own. Perhaps I should have looked it up and saw what the manufacturer had to say about it PRIOR to starting my project. I used (now discontinued) Berroco's "LUXE" ... and right on their webpage it says, "a magnificent, hosiery type yarn that drapes like a dream." Hello!! Why would I want "drape" if I want it to become a basket??? Yes, my basket, even when I used two strands together, flopped over.
As I played with thoughts of stiffening the project, I ultimately decided against it. The fiber has such a nice sheen to it, and I fear the stiffener will take that away. So, quick as a bunny, I decided to see what I could raid from the kitchen. Oh, not for food, but for something to help give my basket body. What I found was an inexpensive bowl that I use to tote food to various pot luck events. I put the bowl inside and like magic I had a most beautiful creation. Will I continue to call it a basket? No, I don't think so. I made me a "bowl cover." And now it sits on top of the chest.
"See," I said, "I solved a problem. I have my spot to put my WIP, used up stash, and now made a tiny bit of room in the kitchen cabinet." I think I'll use up what fiber is left and crochet handles for my "bowl cover" and sew them on. Perhaps they should be done with a bit of wire in them to prevent the fiber from "draping like a dream, er, nightmare."
Monday, February 21, 2005
Problem Solved
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And did you mention to hubby the need for a good digital camera???? LOL! I'm just messing with you! Sheila
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