A great knitting/crochet hack!
I normally hate the term “hacks” (as in “life hacks.”) I think it’s overused and cliché, and I normally avoid it. In this case though, I can’t help it.
This is my friend Caroline, happily knitting away in the round at what was becoming quite a heavy market bag:
Did you see what the market bag was resting on? It’s a turntable / lazy Susan, like you find at home goods stores. She said this way, the work turns by itself as she knits around and around, without it getting twisted, and without her having to stop and turn it every so often.
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I was doubtful – but I watched. In the 3 hours or so that she was there, I don’t think I ever saw her touch the bag once. She just kept knitting. I’m officially convinced! I’m sure this would work for crochet too, and next time I have a larger / heavier project in the round, I’m going to try it. What do you think?
11 Comments
kathrynpless1
Great idea!
Shannon Nivens Sechler
That. Is. Brilliant!
Pia Thadani
Totally my reaction too! I couldn’t stop watching lol
Becky Dirlam
um, can you say genius? I have got to try it. but it will be one more thing in my go bag, as I never stay in one place for too long.
Melanie
I guess if you knit next to a table this would work…a little harder when it’s on your lap in a recliner tho’!
Sharon Heberlein
Not only is it a great idea, but I also love the yarn she is using!!
Pia Thadani
Me too! She does love the bright colors 🙂
Kristin Brankin
I’m struggling with an afghan, and wondering what I can use for a lazy Susan that would be big enough to handle this thing.
Pia Thadani
They do make them pretty big…maybe if you had the bulk of it in a bag to keep it all together, and just the top few working rows hanging out, then it would fit on a larger one?
Barbara Mathews
I don’t knit or crochet at a table…darn. Might have to change locale.
sdr6702
must be good for some crocheters, but i can not keep my arms or hands in one place.