The free tutorials here. Do they work?

My write up about Cindy and her crochet cassette tape bags has inspired one of my neighbours, Mrs Chin, to create her own. As she does not know how to read the instruction on Cindy's website, I have offered to help her out.

I took out my "Crochet & Needle Work - 880 Patterns" book that I have with me since 1976 and asked her to select a design she likes. While working with the cassette tapes, she realised that it is not easy to manipulate them over the size 4 hook as she was crocheting two pieces of tapes together. So, I passed her some of my left over wool to work into the design so that she does not have to use as much of the tape.

I helped her with the finishing and this is the result of our efforts.



I have taken up a stall at Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, on 22 May and Mrs Chin has decided to sell her creation there. This is the bracelet I have created with the rest of the wool to go with the bag.



Attached it to this bag when you wear it and you will not have to worry about being snatched.



If you like what you see, pop by to catch us in the act. The event to launch a book related to home-based business starts at 9.30am.

VHS and cassette tapes? Before you chuck, check this out.

So, you have upgraded your audio and video equipment. So, what are you going to do with all those VHS and cassette tapes you have collected over the years?

As long as you can crochet or knit, you are in business. Check out your competition first.

Pictures of Cindy's Eco-Friendly bags

Poke around Cindy's website for inspiration and some free patterns she has generously provided. The next time you want to buy a gift, support her recycling efforts by buying her eco-friendly creations.

For those of you who prefer to learn through Japanese symbols, check the instructions posted on Hass Design. That is the only way I know how to read crochet instructions and I picked them up from my collection of Ondori crochet books.

Who said you cannot make money out of waste material? So, don't worry Grandpa Cassette, we will still be looking out for you.