Twisted Cord

[Wombat]

Just thought I'd share with you -

 

When making twisted cord for ties, etc., instead of the slow process of turning a pencil or whatever, I loop one end of the yarns over a cupboard handle, and jam the other knotted end into the chuck of a hand drill and tighten securely. Step back until yarns are a wee bit stretched and turn the drill handle. The yarns twist very quickly and evenly. Finish off as usual (fold in half, etc.).

[crochetmama]

How clever! And I can hardly wait to see the look on my husband's face when I borrow his drill for my crocheting!

[Merlot]

What a great idea!

[losingmymind2]

wonderful! I need to do a fairly long one, so he better let me use the drill or he'll be twisting for a while (I'm not allowed to do anything heavy yet)

[Roli]

Great Idea! But I wonder if:

 

1. Rummaging through hubby's tools to find drill

 

2. Unpacking same from carrying case

 

3. Attaching yarn to drill

 

4. Returning drill to case

 

is a real time saver? My hubby's drill comes packed in a plastic case with bits and chocks, etc. By the time I go through all that, I might as well just twist the yarn!

[Chain3turn]

When making twisted cord for ties, etc., instead of the slow process of turning a pencil or whatever, I loop one end of the yarns over a cupboard handle, and jam the other knotted end into the chuck of a hand drill and tighten securely.

A hand mixer will work for this, too, as well as a battery powered screwdriver. I tie the yarn on the beaters for the mixer, or put a cup hook in the drill or screwdriver to attach the yarn to. There are also hand tools one can buy for making twisted cords

[Wombat]

I might mention that years ago I bought myself a cute little hand drill for this very purpose. But not so long ago HE borrowed it and broke it (don't ask - he's been muttering about changing the washers on the vanity but I keep putting him off - I know we'll have to buy a new basin after he's dropped the wrench). So he bought me another one. It's HUGE - he said it was more sturdy!! And HEAVY!! I feel that I'm in training for weight lifting.