Before my Beekeeper’s bites the dust though, I decided to do what any smart crafter who takes on an uber time-consuming and somewhat tedious project does, I outsourced it. That’s right. I sent it overseas. Or at least overland. To my mom, the reining queen of tedious knitting projects. (This woman knits socks for goodness sake. Which I will NEVER do.)
I had collected quite the nest of sock yarn and needed to share a little of each skein with her. I began by winding up small balls of each yarn. (This took WAY longer than I thought it would and probably took years off my wrists’ life.)Â
I think this carton-o-yarn is a perfect way to transform some of your yarn stash into great little gift for the knitters in your life (or perhaps your favorite cat). Who do you know that would love to receive a yarntastic care package in the mail?
Read more about The Beekeeper’s Quilt:
Why I Fell In Love
The Yarns I’m Using
How I Tricked My Mom Into Helping Me
The Template I Created To Sew My Beekeeper’s Quilt Together
Using a Whip Stitch Instead of Tying
12 Comments
CraftyGryphon
January 22, 2013 at 7:02 amThis is just BRILLIANT. I think I know what all my beekeeper-inclined friends will be getting for their birthdays this year…!
Make and Do Girl
January 26, 2013 at 2:30 pmAwesome! I think this would make a great b-day present. Hope someone makes one for you too!
Happy beekeeping!
j
JJ
January 31, 2013 at 6:39 amWhat a wonderful idea! I’m ready to embark on the Beekeeper madness as well:)
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Jan
May 27, 2016 at 8:49 amI am just learning how to knit. I crochet like crazy but just learning how to knit. What is the pattern for knitting a Hexagon. I am sure it is simple but I haven’t learned how to increase or decrease yet. So if you would please let me see some instructions on the process.
Jess @ Make and Do Crew
May 27, 2016 at 10:43 pmHey Jan,
Good for you for learning a new yarn-y skill! 🙂 This particular pattern is not mine, but it’s made by an amazing designer Tiny Owl Knits. I loved the pattern!
Sharon
February 5, 2018 at 11:09 pmThe egg carton also looks like it would work for knitting /crocheting with multiple colors without them getting tangled. Just rubber band with old hair ties (I use them for all sorts of things instead of rubber bands) feed the yarn through and begin. Also looks like it could be easily put in a carry on or suitcase to prevent tangeling during travel. I will have to try it the next time I am using multi colors. I takes mine projects to everywhere. I have even been found sitting in the ambulance on a stand by crocheting.