Most of the time whenever I
travel I crochet in the car. (If I’m not driving of course!) Sometimes I like to bring a few extra
hooks but unfortunately the car always seems to eat my hooks. So to keep from losing them to the hungry car, I made this
simple crochet hook case where I can stow my stuff!
You will need:
Sheet of all purpose computer paper cut to 7” x 8”
Duct tape in desired color
20 inches of ¼” wide ribbon
3” x 6” piece of felt in color to match duct tape
Ruler
Tacky glue
Plastic cutting board with measurements
Scissors, regular and sharp pointed ones
Disappearing marker
1.
Cut 8 pieces of duct tape 8 ¼” each. It is easy to apply them to the cutting
board and use the measurements marked on it.
2.
Starting at the top edge apply a piece of duct
tape onto and across the 7” x 8” piece of computer paper. Continue applying duct tape overlapping
slightly until you have covered the entire piece of paper. (4 pieces of duct tape) Turn over and repeat on the opposite
side with the other 4 pieces of duct tape.
3.
You will have duct tape on both sides. Trim any overlapping duct tape with
scissors. Fold in half, creasing
with your finger.
4.
Measure halfway down the folded outside edge (3 ½”) and make a
mark.
Cut a 10-inch piece of ribbon and tack with a dab of glue. Cut a piece of duct tape approximately
1’ x 2” and center over the ribbon and adhere to cover. Repeat on the back side. (Ribbon tie closures) At this point you have a folder with ribbon ties attached.
5. To add the felt hook holder cut a piece of matching felt 3” x 6”. Working horizontally and using the
disappearing marker mark two parallel lines 1” from the end. Measure 5 inches down from these lines and
mark two more parallel lines. Use
the sharp pointed scissors and your lines as a guide to cut slits in the
felt. Make sure the slits are
parallel. This will be where you slip
in your hooks.
6. Open the pocket and place the prepared felt
piece in the center. Cut two side pieces of duct tape 6 ½” x 1” and two bottom
pieces 3” x 1.” Attach side pieces
over the felt and on the sides of the folder. Repeat with the top pieces to fasten the felt to the folder.
This is cute! My mom would appreciate this idea! Thanks ;o)
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