If you are a keen knitter you’ll probably find that you’ll have more than a few projects on the go at the same time. There is a new baby on the way, somewhere, that needs a hat, booties and an all in one. A stuffed bear for Christmas is always a popular choice or maybe you’re doing a jumper or a beanie hat for someone. Maybe you’re more of a one project at a time kind of person. Some can’t start something new until the old one is finished to completion. Either way, your creations need a fair bit of care and there are several ways that you can do that. If you are new to knitting you may want to look at investing in some Knitting Kits like those from Wool Couture to get you started. Once you’ve got the knack for it, and the bug, you soom need a place to store all of your creations.
Firstly, invest in some decent sized plastic storage boxes. These are available from a variety of outlets. You might find that you specialise in, and prefer to do, one type of project over another. However, many knitters find that the sheer diversity of what they can do far outweighs sticking to just one type.
Make sure you have lots and lots of hangers. If you’re the productive type you might find that you’re churning out jumpers and hats with incredible speed. If that’s the case you may even invest in a wardrobe and cupboard especially for the purpose of storing them all.
Beanies and Bobble hats are a great way of keeping the cold out. It’s a well established fact that we lose most of our body heat via our head. However, getting the sizes on a hat right is a tricky business. If it’s too small it won’t cover the forehead and if it’s too big the wearer will have to roll it up so much it will look ridiculous. Therefore you could invest in some wooden hat storage and measurement “mushrooms” or even a polystyrene head, such as the ones used for Headphones, to give you an idea as to what dimensions may be needed.
The amount of skill and love that you pour into your great creations need the same love and attention in regard to storing them. Most of all. Make sure you get good use out of the things that you make. Be proud and show them off. It’s a great buzz when someone compliments something you’ve done, or asks you where you got it and you can answer “I made it myself”.