Monday, April 25, 2016

Under Yarn

So, I find myself between projects yet again. Sigh. But then I realized that there was something I'd been meaning to do for a while, but I hadn't had the time.

It was time to cover my cords.

I've done this before. But this time I decided I didn't like the look of the last ones, so I was going to cover them with an I-cord. But, I hate knitting I-cords. Well, apparently, one can crochet an I-cord...


(Although, if you don't mind knitting the things, that would work as well.) 

And, here's what I ended up with...

finished

in progress...

I know what you're thinking. Why? For the earbuds, it keeps them from getting tangled. And the other is just because I can. (Yes, I'm that kind of crazy.) 

Do you ever do something just because you can? 

Today's A to Z Challenge post brought to you by the letter...

Knitted U, monogram U, gift card holder
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59 comments:

  1. LilyElementApril 25, 2016 at 8:05 AM

    Oh man, that's pretty cool!

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  2. cleemckenzieApril 25, 2016 at 8:13 AM

    I wondered where that U was going to come in. Really clever. I used to crochet with my grandmother--wonderful memories of that. I knitted exactly one time. You do not want to know how that turned out. Great to find your blog today on the day of U!

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  3. Al PenwasserApril 25, 2016 at 8:18 AM

    So they don't tangle. That is way cool.
    You can probably knit a sweater for a snake, too, I bet. If that was your thing.

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  4. Alex J. CavanaughApril 25, 2016 at 8:18 AM

    Cord warmers! You can start a new trend.

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  5. MikeApril 25, 2016 at 8:18 AM

    You have some skills!

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  6. M.J. FifieldApril 25, 2016 at 8:22 AM

    Anything that keeps earbuds from getting tangled is a thing of beauty.

    Also laughing at Al's comment.

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  7. Amy PutkonenApril 25, 2016 at 8:24 AM

    I love them! Question though - how do you get them around the big ends? Or do you start them on the cable? I'm having fun on the A to Z, are you?

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    1. Liz A.April 25, 2016 at 11:00 AM

      I knit (crochet) them around the wire as I go. I wouldn't even want to attempt to thread it on there.

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  8. bettyApril 25, 2016 at 8:37 AM

    That is cute to do your cords like this :) Festive looking too!

    betty

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  9. Random MusingsApril 25, 2016 at 9:37 AM

    These look great, it would be a good idea for a personalised gift :)
    Debbie

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    1. Liz A.April 25, 2016 at 11:04 AM

      It would. If anyone I got gifts for liked that sort of thing. (Alas, they don't.)

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  10. Sherry EllisApril 25, 2016 at 10:21 AM

    I think you have the best-dressed cords around!

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  11. tawnyaApril 25, 2016 at 12:14 PM

    Love it! So fun! You are definitely inspiring me! I hate when my cords get all tangled up!!!! Thanks for stopping by my blog! :)

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  12. J E OneilApril 25, 2016 at 1:42 PM

    That sounds like a great solution to tangle-problems. And I think they came out cute :).

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  13. Sue McPeakApril 25, 2016 at 2:28 PM

    So nice to meet a fellow knitter. I too, am not fond of knitting I-cord, but it sure does look nice on your cords...no tangles is good, too. Enjoyed my visit to your blog. Thanks for stopping CollectInTexas Gal.
    Sue at CollectInTexas Gal

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    1. Liz A.April 25, 2016 at 5:56 PM

      I was so thrilled to learn the crochet trick. It makes I-cords less tedious.

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  14. Susan KaneApril 25, 2016 at 2:32 PM

    I wish I could do this. My daughter braids Clara's blonde hair in this French braid style.

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    1. Susan KaneApril 25, 2016 at 2:33 PM

      ...and I will check back at this post to try it when my hands and eyes cooperate.

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    2. Liz A.April 25, 2016 at 5:57 PM

      I pinned the video to refer back to. And I refer back to it every time I need it.

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  15. Megan HerbertApril 25, 2016 at 2:33 PM

    They look great. I'm a beginner at crochet, but haven't worked on anything in awhile. ~Meg Writer‘s Crossings

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  16. mshatchApril 25, 2016 at 2:55 PM

    As you know, not a knitter or crocheter, but I do play with paints and colored pencils and such, making all kinds of things that end up in a drawer.

    Do you find crocheting relaxing?

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  17. shortybearApril 25, 2016 at 2:56 PM

    awesome

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  18. Yvonne VentrescaApril 25, 2016 at 4:35 PM

    I like the idea of keeping them untangled. I'm forever unknotting my earbuds!

    Yvonne V

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    1. Liz A.April 25, 2016 at 5:58 PM

      I know. Those thin cords tangle so easily.

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  19. CynthiaApril 25, 2016 at 5:12 PM

    My earbuds get tangled quite a bit and that is a clever way to keep them untangled.

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    1. Liz A.April 25, 2016 at 5:59 PM

      When I first saw it, I thought it a genius idea. Those are the ones I "borrow".

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  20. It's me.April 25, 2016 at 6:04 PM

    This is so cool! I never thought about doing something like this before! I need to find my crochet hooks ASAP.

    Shelly @ http://hangryfork.com

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    1. Liz A.April 25, 2016 at 7:34 PM

      That's one of the reasons I posted it. I had no idea this existed until I saw it on the internet.

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  21. PeggyApril 25, 2016 at 7:43 PM

    CLEVER!!!!

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    1. Liz A.April 25, 2016 at 7:45 PM

      Thanks. I wish I could take credit for the idea.

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  22. PaulaApril 25, 2016 at 8:04 PM

    I love covering the I-cord and earbuds. At our house it would make it easier to match up with which kid they belonged too. Very nice!

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  23. lyndagraceApril 25, 2016 at 9:16 PM

    That seems like a quick and easy project and useful!

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  24. SunniApril 25, 2016 at 9:35 PM

    Clever idea, Liz. And what a reason - just because you can! I think that's great! I don't knit either but I'm sure I've done other things just because I can, no matter how goofy they are.

    Sunni

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    1. Liz A.April 26, 2016 at 1:16 PM

      Yeah, sometimes that's the only explanation.

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  25. Mary BApril 26, 2016 at 1:31 AM

    That would be U for Unique! very clever idea.
    Mary
    #AtoZChallenge V is for Vail

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    1. Liz A.April 26, 2016 at 1:16 PM

      I don't know about unique. I did "borrow" the idea from someone else.

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  26. UnknownApril 26, 2016 at 3:43 AM

    I've never seen them before and yes, they would solve the tangling problem!

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  27. Darla M SandsApril 26, 2016 at 3:50 AM

    I do enjoy certain activities just because I can. ~grin~ Nice post. You are so talented.
    Awakening Dreams and Conquering Nightmares with a Pen
    In case I have not already informed you, I’m intermittently without Internet access right now. Thus I am trying to read and comment on as many blogs as possible whenever opportunity arises. Be well! And best wishes on completing the challenge.

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  28. Stephanie BirdApril 26, 2016 at 7:33 AM

    Very nice post and finished product!

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  29. Anna (herding cats-burning soup)April 26, 2016 at 11:18 AM

    That is the beauty of crafting! Sometimes you need to do something just because you can and it's fun :D

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  30. BirgitApril 26, 2016 at 12:13 PM

    This is quite good because often cords can be so messy or the pussy cats play with them and create something worse. Love the colours you used and just loving your letters

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  31. ElizabethApril 26, 2016 at 1:01 PM

    That would be great for ear buds, I have to untangle mine nearly every time I use them. I often buy things "because I can" :)

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    1. Liz A.April 26, 2016 at 1:18 PM

      Yeah, I've seen people constantly untangling them. This is a very simple solution.

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  32. bookwormApril 26, 2016 at 2:49 PM

    Yes, I've done things because I can, but I've never crocheted covers for my chargers. Truly, that's a new one, and you've made me smile. Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.com

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    1. Liz A.April 26, 2016 at 3:38 PM

      Yeah, well, the stuff you see on the internet...

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  33. MandyMay 17, 2016 at 5:19 PM

    I love how you crocheted covers for your cords. Want to do that for mine? I hate when they get tangled! Plus your covers add so much color to the cords! I especially love the colors you used on the ear phones!

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    1. Liz A.May 17, 2016 at 9:02 PM

      Thanks. I wish I could take credit for the idea. Alas, I just ran with it.

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