I've been thinking real hard about trying to make a crochet box that isn't all floppy. I've been doing some experimenting with jute, but honestly, it's been a bit rough on the fingers. Cotton is my hands down favorite---so I had to get a little creative. The base is one of those 5"x7" wooden plaques you can get at craft stores. I drilled small holes in each of the four corners and then slid a dowel rod into each hole ( they form the inside supports ). Next, I slipped on the crocheted box and topped the dowel rods with wooden balls. The liner is simply two long rectangles that criss-cross the inside bottom of the box. Easy peasy! And it's the perfect size for holding Cd's!
You make some beautiful containers. I have plans to crochet a container, but, when you're as slow a crocheter as I am, crochet projects get bumped down the to-do list rather often...
Posted by: Lil' d | April 05, 2008 at 08:29 AM
This is fantastic. I'm inspired by your creativity!
Posted by: Julie | April 07, 2008 at 02:54 PM
How perfect! Very ingenious.
Posted by: Brianna | April 07, 2008 at 03:20 PM
Oh wow, that is just adorable! What a clever idea!
Posted by: Laura | April 09, 2008 at 06:41 AM