Day 182 - How to make a needle caddy out of recycled material.

September 28th, 2012

How to make a Travel Needle Caddy out of recycled material.
Now not everyone will know that a needle caddy is. As the name indicates it is a carrying device for your needles. This one with specifically for crochet hooks and dpns. This caddy is designed to be able to roll up and shoved in a handbag. The most satisfying part of this project is that it is made from recycled material.

You Will Need:
An Old Pillowcase
Sewing Machine
Matching Thread
Wide Shoelace
Pins
Measuring tape

Step One:
Take the pillowcase, pin the open end closed.

Step Two:
Starting at the bottom edge measure up 4 1/2 inches on both sides. Fold up and pin.

Step Three:
Take shoelace, fold in half and attach to the closed end of the pillow. To make a clean finish, sandwich at the top of the flap and back.

Step Four:
Sew the open end shut and attach the folded flap to the back. Sew other flap side to back of pillowcase as well.



Step Five:
Measure over from edge 1inch and sew a line making a thin pocket. Repeat across length of pillowcase. Pockets should be between 1 to 2 inches in width.

Step Six:
Fill with crochet hooks and dpns. Start rolling up case, starting on opposite side from shoelace.

Step Seven:
Use shoelace to close caddy.

Step Eight:
Travel and craft with ease.