Dollar Store Plastic Twine Tote

[Elkoo]

Was roaming the Dollar store and saw these packages of plastic twine

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They are small and so very colorful. Kept going back and looking at them. I wanted it but didnt know what I would use them for. ???

Then I got a brilliant idea, crochet with it!!!

This started out as a circle about 12-14" across. Then I started on the sides. Everything was going smoothly till we had the power blackout. I, of course, couldnt sit in the dark and do nothing, so I continued crocheting by candle light. Not a smart thing to do. Especially when the two shades of green and the blue look alike in candle light. So I have a mistake in one of them where I did it in the wrong color. But hey, the Amish usually put a mistake on purpose into their work, "Only God can be Perfect".

Another night I left my work on my corner of the sofa came down the following morning and Mr Kitty had chewed on my "yarn" and cut ea strand. I could have killed him, told him he was going to be sold to the Chinese restaurant. He promptly went to hide. Anywhooo this is my project in progress

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I love the colors and its coming out so nice I cant believe it. So far I havent even used up one pkg of the twine. ;D

In case the pics dont show, they are also here

http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=7053263&uid=3433491

Marina

[faithpa76]

What an ingenious idea!! I'm considering going to see if my dollar store has any lol! That would be great for the beach or for groceries ...

[MLLORF]

What a neat idea. Looking forward to seeing the tote when you are finished. The poncho looks beautiful too!!

[jaclim]

That's a very pretty twine bag....love the colors!!!!

[yarnjunkie]

Ha!! That's funny, I was just in my local dollar store yesterday and saw the twine. I instantly thought about crocheting with it, butI couldn't think of anything so I didn't get it. Great job with your tote bag. I clicked on the phototrail link and got a peek at your other projects. Just wanted to say that you do gorgeous work I really liked it all. The woven things really peeked my interest...how do you do that?

[Chatty]

We have a Dollar General Store not far from me, I'm going to have to look into this

 

[kittylou]

What a great idea! Very clever.

[Mom w/a Motif]

That is so cool! Is it hard on your hands/wrists to work with, though? (I'm crocheting a bag out of recycled plastic bags, and it is hard to work with...) Can't wait to see it finished!

 

Tina

timelesscreations.blogspot.com

[emeraldmoon]

That is so cool looking. I will have to check my dollar store to see if they have any..

Looked at your other photos too.. Your daughter looks so cute in the poncho sweater.. What a doll she is..

Your work is all nice by the way..

[deneen]

What a great idea-I have to get to a Dollar Store. These would be great for the beach. BTW, your other work is fabulous!

[Yarn Angel]

Which Dollar store do you shop at? We have several here. I LOVE your creativity. We see the world a whole different way than other people, don't we?

 

I think everything you have made is beautiful! I really love that pineapple pillowghan in pink and white. I am also interested in your weaving projects. Girl, you are talented! Do share!

 

Amy

[sem464]

nifty idea!

[jingles96]

What a neat idea! Nice.

[Catana]

There's a Dollar Tree down the block. I'll have to check and see if they have anything like that. Great idea. Let us see the finished bag.

[twoqtgirls]

Very cool idea! Another reason for me to get to the dollar store!

[Swayde]

Yes, please tell us what the name of the dollar store is and please also, let us know what size hook you are using

[Seneca and Scooch]

What a creative idea! I too looked at all of your other works of art and they are beautiful! I just love the shawl! and your daughter is adorable!

 

Coralie

[crochet smartcat]

love the idea. I'll have to keep my eyes open.

[RebeccaVelasquez]

now we're all off to our Dollar stores!!!

 

 

fabulous job - i too took a peek. your susu is too cute for words!!

love the woven ghans

[thecrochetdude]

That is such a hoot, I bought a bunch of that stuff about four months ago at the dollar store and had no clue what I would use it for. I love what you have done with it!! Good job! :8

[diamond]

WOW! What a great idea. And the colors are fabulous! That twine in those colors would make a great beach bag!

[quirkyvirgo]

I love that! How creative. And I love the poncho too! Tandi in OK

[Sharon]

What pattern did you use??

[123mama]

It looks great. I am sure it will come in handy when you go to the beach.

[yarngal]

Great Idea! I took a look at your other works too - and your are talented. I really liked the baby stuff a lot. The white and pink pineapple pillowghan is beautiful.

 

Thanks for sharing.

 

- Subha