Crochet Basket

How to Repurpose a Crochet Hat into a Basket

I've crocheted this hat myself a while ago for my daughter. I does not fit her anymore but I still wanted to keep it so I thought of turning it into a basket for her hair bows.

 

1. I found a mixing bowl approximately the size of the hat.

2. I fitted the bowl neatly with the hat.

3. I soaked the hat with a mixture of two parts Elmer glue (the kind that dries clear) and one part water.

4. I let the hat dry thoroughly and then I removed it gently (in hindsight, I little plastic wrap over the bowl, underneath the hat, would have been a good ideal).



Fun Door Draft Stopper

A little knitting can solve the draft problem. It is easy and fun to knit, and it is even more fun to impress your friends with it.

For filling the door draft stopper I chopped up some leftover recycled t-shirts. The recycled cotton heavy enough to weigh down the draft stopper in place.