Good craft projects to take to college?
I’m going to college, and one of my hobbies is sewing. I’m not going to take my sewing machine because it’s too big and too loud. I also like embroidering, but I’m afraid that I’ll lose the needle and me, my friends, or my roomate will step on it. I’ve tried to learn how to knit numerous times and failed. Any suggestions on a good craft that doesn’t require a lot of materials?
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Take another try at knitting or crocheting. There are websites like knittinghelp.com that will show you step by step how to do the stitches and I suspect that there are similar ones for crocheting. You may be able to connect with a Stitch & Bitch group at the university – I know that there’s one at the University of Kentucky because a friend of mine belongs. Knitting (or crocheting) takes practice – start out simple with a cotton washcloth (32 stitches on size 10 needles, knit every row until it’s square, then bind off) or a scarf – the same number of stitches with worsted weight (4 ply) yarn on 10½ needles, knit every row until it’s as long as you want it. I learned to knit when I was 8 and I took my projects with me to college. I even taught myself to knit without watching so I could get all my class reading done at the same time. With embroidery, if you’re afraid of losing the needle, get a magnet that you can stick to the hoop and the needle – that should keep it from getting lost and eliminate the danger of stepping on it.
knitting works
and knitting is really popular – your school may have a knitting club.
i love to knit – is is challenging and very relaxing – and it is a nice distraction when things get crazy.
i take knitting everywhere – it is a great thing to do while waiting.
I would suggest some of the great small kits available . At the time of purchase, make sure you have all additional elements to complete the total project, then store it in a large ziplock bag to keep everything together. If you have a needle, keep it in a special case you can make from felt or whatever you choose, maybe a bright print fabric scrap to make it highly visible !
yeah,u should try knitting again its really fun and u can make ur own fashions and gifts!!!!!!by the way,im a male knitter!
Think up something you can do that you can sell. Reconsider taking that sewing machine, or buy a inexpensive portable one, and make stuffed animals, always popular for a dorm room. Dress them up in your college colors, cheerleader outfits. Check out copyright laws, first though, before you invest.Learn to make your college mascot, as appropriate. Learn to make monk-monks, those monkeys made out of socks. Very popular. Even make a line of clothes for Teddy bears, of course, you make the Teddy.
Make jewelry to sell, pick popular colors and styles. Learn to embellish items with beads, sell jewelry boxes and keepsake boxes. Cheap gifts for friends, and keep yourself stylish.
Make halloween costumes.
Make throw pillows for your dorm, custom them for sale.Heart shaped ones for the guys to give on Valentines.
Cooking might be hard in an apartment or dorm room, but you will be very popular if you can make what you cook into gifts, or for sale.
Try needlepoint, the needle is blunt, and if stepped on, will not cause as much trauma.
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