[zipstretch]

Came up with this idea yesterday while trying to figure out a use for an empty CD spindle. Simply drill a hole in the top and file rough edges. I love to re-purpose.

 

[SailorRae]

Good idea :thumbup:

 

[JJMM88]

What a great recycle idea! Smart lady!

 

[AllyMu]

Great idea. I tried using an empty oatmeal box, but my yarn was too large to fit inside. I also use containers from dishwasher tabs - the large ones you get at Costco and BJs warehouses. They are clumsy to take with you, but for knitting at home they work well.

 

[theyarnlady]

That is so neat, thank you for sharing.

 

[CrochetQueen]

Nice idea!

 

[PoodleMom]

Love the cd spindle idea...too bad I don't work in high-tech anymore, where they were plentiful. We have one at home, but it's still full of cd's and I doubt my husband will let me scavange it before it's empty!

 

[larsan]

How clever! I like that better than the soda bottle

 

[Phyllis]

PERFECT. GOOD JOB.

 

[FireballDave]

Very very clever idea. Simplicity is always a virtue and this is brill!

Just off to the IT dept., on a raiding expedition!
Dave

 

[CamillaDesertMouse]

Great idea..thinking out of the box..
Thanks for sharing.

BTW all ..I changed my name a bit lol..

Camilla

 

[clogden21]

such a cool idea!!! that will so work with yarn mask. Now I have to search for all my empty cd sections. thank you so much. what a great way to store it. easy to see whats in there, easy to change yarn, THANK YOU very much. They sit so nice on a shelf also. and they fit the cakes so well.

I just did a search for them on ebay, they have them empty, a 10 pak of 100 cd-dvd cake boxes with spindle for 12.99 free shipping

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260777219001&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_536wt_886

 

[CRdogmom]

How clever you are!

 

[tdivafreak]

what a cool idea!

 

[tdivafreak]

How clever you are!

wow, Costa Rica! I bet it is beautiful there!!!

 

[CRdogmom]

Yes it is beautiful! It would be perfect if we did not have earthquakes.

 

[Laurelbee]

Wonderful idea and neat too.
But how sad. ours is almost full of dvds. Sure it will tak me years to empty it.xxx

 

[khayslip]

Darn! I just threw one away! Next one - I'm also going to paint something on the outside to personalize it. I'm a music teacher, so I go through them regularly.

 

[kittykatzmom]

Very clever! Let us know if the yarn shows any wear where it comes out of the container. Judy

 

[kittykatzmom]

If you have a freecycle website in your area you might want to put the empty ones on there instead of throwing them away. Surely someone can find some uses for them. Just a thought. Judy