Sometimes you’re drawn to a project because it looks gorgeous.  Looks fun.  Teaches you a new technique.  Seems simple & mindless.  But I found my latest project out of necessity.

My jewelry drawer was a nightmare.  Earrings everywhere in little dishes and boxes. Tangles of necklaces.  It was really not a pleasant experience trying to find jewelry in the morning, so instead I’d started wearing the same earrings over and over and over.

In an act of desperation, I googled ‘jewelry organizer’ and actually came across this lovely pattern on Ravelry.  (The best knitting/crocheting pattern site ever, in my opinion!)

This project was perfect because it was quick, easy, and the knitting portion is small enough to be portable!  The pattern is simple, so it would be a good choice for knitting on your commute or in a pub, when you might get distracted (or intoxicated!).  And it didn’t . . . → Read More: Crafty Problem Solving: Knitted Earring Holder