I love to experiment with different materials for crocheting. I know a lot of you crochet with cotton thread. But have you tried crocheting with the humble cotton white twine you get in just about any shop down the road ? It is available in the stationery or(and) DIY shelves. I am talking of this one below,
I tried crocheting different things with these. Coasters, key chains , small bowls/desk tidies and even a cuff bracelet !! Here are some of them.
I would love you to share what you have made with these if you have tried them.
desk tidies to store paperclips, keys, coins, jewellery, bits and bobs !
These bowls have a fleece lining at the bottom both inside and outside both for firmness and a soft feel.
desk tidy with matching coaster
desk tidy with matching coaster (took this snap after my tea !)
Here are some key fobs and key chains ….
key fob and key chain
key fob and key chain (blue)
one more set
twine cuff bracelet
Things I want to create before wrinkles overwhelm me 
So many things you make … It must be really fun …
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Sure it is thrilling to create new and newer things. Crochet is an extremely versatile craft that can be used to make many things. I like to experiment with different types of thread and yarn.
Appreciate your visit here.
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Awesome! I’ve got a lot of string left over from when I made macrame, if I’ve got a big enough hook I might try crocheting with some, but it might be a bit thick and stiff…and that coming from a hooker lol 😉
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Thick and stiff is especially good for bowls 🙂 And if you have a lot leftover, you can make a fruit basket too. But is it the same string that you did macramé with ? The keyfob which I crocheted was pretty thick …good for a keyfob….but not so good for a keychain I feel, although I gave it a try. These I found are excellent for big sized coasters that can be used for heavier things like a tea pot. I have even made a long rectangle table runner for a glass table top . Unfortunately I dont have a picture of that. Options are many.
I would love to see your macramé work. NaBlopomo seems to beat the blogging lethargy off me 🙂
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I am so glad you like them… just get a ball of it from a convenience store close by and grab your hook 🙂
No worries with your reblogging …go ahead.
Its a pleasure knowing you too and lovely to see you here 🙂
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Excellent example of thinking outside the box. I am only just starting to venture outside traditional yarns. I honestly never considered it before but I will be thinking of it all day now!!! I am glad I stumbled apon your web page.
ps. are you OK with being reblogged from time to time? I certainly am, in fact I love it but obviously I need to know if it is OK first! 🙂
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