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

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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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  3. 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!

Have you read?

Christmas Tree Crochet Scarf – A Fun and Festive Pattern Worth Revisiting

Some crochet patterns are practical, some are pretty, and some are just pure holiday fun. This Christmas Tree Crochet Scarf from CraftBits falls firmly into that last category, and honestly, that is exactly why it caught my eye again. It is quirky, cheerful, and the kind of novelty scarf that makes people smile before you have even had a chance to explain that yes, you really did make it yourself. The pattern comes from CraftBits and creates a scarf made up of Christmas tree motifs joined together into one gloriously festive wearable.

If this scarf looks a little familiar, you might already have spotted it in our roundup of 18 Free Christmas Crochet Scarf Patterns To Make As Gifts or in our collection of 15 Fun And Silly Crochet Scarf Patterns. It has definitely popped up on Crochet.CraftGossip before, and for good reason. It is one of those patterns that manages to be both wearable and wonderfully ridiculous, which is a very fine line in the world of festive crochet.

What I like most about this design is that it does not try to be subtle. It fully embraces the novelty Christmas vibe, and sometimes that is exactly what a seasonal project needs. The scarf is made using repeated tree shapes, so it has that satisfying motif-based construction that many crocheters enjoy. It also gives you the chance to play with embellishments like pom poms and stars, which adds even more personality to the finished piece. According to the CraftBits pattern, the scarf uses Red Heart Super Saver yarn, a size I hook, and simple decorative extras including felt and pom poms.

This would be such a fun project for a holiday party outfit, an ugly sweater event, a handmade gag gift, or just for someone who genuinely loves festive accessories. We all know at least one person who would wear this proudly while serving Christmas lunch or turning up to school pickup in December like the absolute queen of holiday spirit.

It is also the sort of pattern that feels a little nostalgic in the best possible way. CraftBits has had this project around for years, and it still holds up because novelty crochet never really goes away. It just waits patiently for the rest of us to catch up again. And let’s be honest, there is something refreshing about a project that does not take itself too seriously. Not every scarf needs to be neutral, elegant, or sensible. Some scarves are allowed to be actual Christmas trees.

So yes, you may have seen this one before in our scarf roundups, but I think it deserves its own little spotlight too. If you are in the mood to make something playful, memorable, and completely unapologetic for the holiday season, this one is worth another look.