20 MORE Things This Crocheter Needs!

Back in July 2022 I release a video entitled: "16 Things This Crocheter Needs!" and I asked you for anything you require that didn't make my list. WELL....Thanks to you I now have "20 MORE Things This Crocheter Needs!" Thanks to everyone who contributed their ideas to this video. I tried to include as many as I possibly could and you showed me some new things I can't live without! Thanks!

Here are links to some of the items mentioned in this video. Some of these are affiliate links (I will benefit in a small way, but these won't cost you extra to use.) All the items listed I can say I now own and are very satisfied with them.

[bbsamazon]

I love my neck light! It also helps if you’re on a Zoom meeting and it doesn’t generate a huge back light.

[kellilombardi]

Thank you, I enjoyed this. I also use dryer (sheets or spray) for static & hair. Also dollar store vacuum storage bag's.

[LRCole-njoe]

Greetings from Texas! If anyone is like me, I have a ton of work in progress projects. To help keep my items separate, I use quart, gallon, or 2 gallon ziploc bags. Along with the yarn, I write the project and hook size on a post-it or I print off the pattern and that way if I pick it up 2 weeks later, I know where I left off. It comes in very handy for traveling and just staying organized. (And it's cheap too. Lol) Loved the video suggestions too. 😊

[lilaboss]

I am so glad you added the adjustable neck light to your list. I LOVE mine!

[wandagordon]

Thanks for all the ideas. Hope you have a wonderful day! God bless! 😀❤️

[barbarawilson]

Oh yes, the neck light was a game changer for me!

[maryford-mccourt]

Hi Bonnie! With every WIP, I leave a tag with the hook size AND brand/description, tied to the project. Hooks, as we know, gauge and can fit in hand differently. Also, I save and repurpose clear quilt and bedding bags as yarn/project/crafting bags. I keep yarn balls and useful leftovers in one. Thanks for your demo!

[mireah]

That neck light is a great idea! Hubbie has a headband light that he likes for when he needs hands free DIYing ect, so your hubbie might like that idea as well. As for that drink, cuppa strong Yorkshire tea for me! People do forget to keep hydrated :)

[suzannebridges]

Great video Bonnie thank you but my suggestion is to have a small basket of golf ball tennis ball size balls of yarn next to you of light and dark colors the reason being if you’re watching a YouTube stitch presentation it’s nice to have a chunk of yarn handy to try it out. So I always have a little basket of four or five different size colors balls of yarn beside me

[loricraft]

What great ideas Bonnie, love the idea of the sheet in the bag for when your away from home to crochet on, whatever makes life easy ❤❤❤

[KatarinaS.]

I recently purchased a neck light and absolutely love it. I wish I'd thought of it years ago because it's so useful and allows me to comfortably crochet in the evening when we keep the overhead lights low for TV viewing. I can see clearly and no one else is bothered. I got the idea from a video similar to this one. Mine does everything yours does, except for the different light colors, and it was surprisingly affordable.
I like to have a cup of tea while I crochet or knit. Earl Grey or a chai variety with honey and milk if it's early in the day, green or rooibos if later in the day. And maybe a cookie, too.

[sueblack]

Bonnie if you add a round magnet on top of the medicine bottle, it helps to pick up metal needles if dropped or to hold them in place til needed again

[janicewaddell]

I purchased the neck light several months ago and live it! I've used the pill bottles for needles and my stitch markers. I bought a yarn winder and it is a game changer opinion you have to frog an item -you rewind the ball and then wind and pull off your creation - no more tangles!

[karendavis]

These videos are so much fun. Thanks to your suggestions, I have organza bags on my Amazon wishlist. I have several things to add to your list: (1) ziplock bags of all sizes. I use them like you were using organza bags to keep yarn separated. I also use the snack size to separate and organize my knitting cords for interchangeable needles (I know - your podcast is about Crochet, not knitting) - but I find so many uses to help organize my yarn area using all sizes of ziplock bags. (2) the Susan Bates Silvalume Handi Tool. I have one of these in each of my notions tins (I keep a separate notions tin in each project bag) These handi tools have a crochet hook on one end and a knitting needle on the other. They are small and easy to carry and wonderful for fixing crochet and knitting mistakes. (3) Like you, I like to have my notions out on a table near me for easy access while crafting. I created my favorite notions tins by taking small tins and attaching magnetic tape to the lid and/or bottom, and the inside edges of the tins. I bought Master Magnetics Roll-N-Cut Flexible Magnetic Tape Refill from Amazon. The magnetic strip is self adhesive and I attached strips together in my tins. My needles, pins, scissors and metal stitch markers stick to it so they are stable and I’m less likely to drop them, and stitch markers and needles are easier to find inside my tin. My tins are 3x5” and 4x6” and one originally came with my husband’s wallet and the others with sticky notes in them, but you can also purchase inexpensive small tins at craft stores or online. Finally, I also love using a table while crafting. During the pandemic I purchased the Lifetime Adjustable Folding Table so I could do my work on it as a homeschool evaluator who, at that time, had to do all of my evaluations via Zoom. I have rarely put the table down since then because it is perfect for doing my yarny crafting. thanks for your fun podcasts.

[jenniferruzic]

You can just ask the pharmacist for those pill bottles and they will give them for free. I use them for first aid kits, travel, and storage for any small things.

[cathymarkovich]

Thanks Bonnie for the Amish Style Table Swift link.

[noratome]

All great ideas, I use the empty medication bottles for my needles and one for my makers

[bearmountainpress]

I especially liked the neck light idea -- just ordered one. Another item that I find very useful is a pocket calculator. Great video -- thanks 👍.

[michellesknottycreations]

Great video Bonnie! One thing I use is an old eye glasses case to put my hooks in if I have a bag that does have a specific pouch for them. I use resin hooks and dont want them breaking, plus it keeps them together and not falling everywhere. Thanks again for the video!

[msmbressler]

This is my first time viewing your Instructional site and I LOVE IT. Thank You. A New FAN