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FRUGAL YARN BRA – Or When Is A Potato Handy For Crochet?

May 19, 2011 by jd wolfe

Do you like these?

Mesh Yarn Bra

They are handy for containing balls of yarn that have been wound from hanks.  They keep the little yarn ‘muffins’ from losing their shape and running all over the floor while you’re crocheting.  But, inexpensive tho’ they may be, they’re still an expense.

My smart husband saw me with a ball of yarn in the mesh bra and came up with this clever, and free, idea.

Mesh Produce Bags

The ones I have right now, ready to be loaded with yarn, are from 4 lb bags of navel oranges from Aldi.  They’re large enough that, with the use of twist ties or a scrap of yarn or twine, I can make two yarn bras from each produce bag.  Next come the onion bags, the potato bags, and the smaller bag of garlic or Key Limes.  After the Key Lime Pie comes the key lime crocheting…….

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Comments

  1. kc says

    May 19, 2011 at 6:02 am

    Love this!

  2. BikeRunYoga says

    May 19, 2011 at 6:32 am

    This is a great idea! Love the reuse and free part!

  3. Barbara hairston says

    May 19, 2011 at 5:16 pm

    Among other things, I save mesh bags from onions and garlic. I currently have a ball of yarn that I am working with in a garlic bag. I am trying to be as green and as frugal as possible. i hope you will pass along any other uses you might find because I have a shopping bag full of mesh bags waiting to be reborn!

  4. Gene says

    May 20, 2011 at 9:21 am

    I will try this. Thanks!

Have you read?

Crochet Baby Beanie – A Sweet Beginner-Friendly Hat Pattern for Baby Showers and Handmade Gifts

This Crochet Baby Beanie is one of those simple little patterns that makes a really lovely handmade gift. It uses soft Bernat Softee Baby yarn for the hat, a fluffy Pipsqueak edging, and an optional crochet flower on the side, giving it that cute baby-shower-ready finish.

What makes this one appealing is that the shape is worked in easy rounds, starting with a magic circle and increasing up to 48 stitches before moving into the textured post-stitch section. The fluffy edging softens the whole look, and the added flower gives it a sweet decorative touch without making the project feel too fussy.

I also like that it feels like a pattern you could easily customize. You could skip the flower for a simpler baby beanie, change the colors for a more modern look, or keep the pink-and-white version for a classic handmade baby gift. It has that practical “quick weekend project” feel, which is always handy when a baby shower sneaks up on you.

If you’re looking for an easy crochet baby hat pattern with a soft, cozy finish, this one is definitely worth a look. It’s cute, giftable, and the fluffy trim gives it a little extra charm.

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