Have you ever thought that you need a crochet shopping list clipboard?  Probably not, but I will tell you why you need one…“Mum we’ve run out of ….” is the constant refrain in my house no matter how many times I go shopping. I am the lady with the embarrassingly full shopping trolley in front of you. Nearly two months lockdown. Basically four adults. Home 24 hours a day, seven days a week means A LOT of food is being consumed here. I know I could use a family shopping app, but call me old I just need a physical paper list!

 So enter my new crochet home accessory! Family members can write it on the list instead of just telling me assuming I will remember, because I won’t!!

All you need is some yarn, crochet hook, a bulldog clip, tapestry needle, scissors, some cardboard. If you want to get really fancy, grab some of those free fridge magnets you get in the mai. Get some glue to stick them on the back, so you can also put it on the fridge! Use envelopes you receive in the mail as the notepad part.  Then those envelopes will go into the compost or worm farm, recycling, five stars ! ⭐️

Before you ask, “Isn’t that crochet part going to be too soft to write on?” It’s actually perfectly fine as long as you have a few sheets of paper on there. Just don’t use only one and start collecting those envelopes from the mail now! Clip along the edge to open the envelopes so you have a nice neat piece of paper for lists.

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I tried three types of stitches, you obviously want a stitch that is quite flat as this will be a writing surface, I used single crochet ( or DC in UK terms ), double crochet (or TR in UK terms) and also Tunisian simple stitch.

All of them seemed good me but maybe go with what you like and find the easiest for you. Double crochet (TR) is definitely the quickest, or try Tunisian for a challenge!  If you choose to do stripes, leave a long tail after each stripe when you change colours. This is for sewing up, so you can sew up in the right colour. You can also do the rainbow style and just use up any scraps of yarn you have. This adds even more eco star ratings and, stash busting! I really want you to look around your house for this project and use up what you have!

You can also decide if you want the optional pen pocket and card pocket. Or it can be just a note clipboard, that’s the easiest to make. I like the pen pocket so pens don’t disappear!

YOU WILL NEED

• I used DK/ 8 ply cotton such as Paintbox DK but you could use any yarn really, scraps, use them up!
• Crochet hook, 8 ply so I used 3:5 mm
• Cardboard from somewhere in your house
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Glue
• Those free fridge magnets you get in the mail, don’t you? I do!
• Used envelopes. When you open them, cut neatly along one edge to so you get maximum list making space!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

I found the width of 18 cm (7 inches) and a length of between 21- 26 cm (8 – 10 inches) was best. But you can really adjust according to whether you want pockets or just the clipboard.

GAUGE

Depends on your stitch, mine are below, but not an important factor for this project

Single crochet US ( dc UK)  (10.1 x 10.1cm /4 x 4 inches)  20 stitches x 24 rows ( 4inches/10.1cm)

Double crochet US ( tr UK) ( 4x 4inches/10.1 x 10.1cm) 18 stitches x 9 rows

Tunisan simple stitch (4x 4inches/10.1 x 10.1cm) 18 stitches x 15 rows  

INSTRUCTIONS

1. 1. Ch 35 , work rows back and forth to make a long strip of crochet. Depending on your stitch of choice, sc or dc or Tunisian simple stitch.  With ch 1-2 at each end as you turn, until piece measures from 42 cm – 52 cm. ( 16.5-20.5 inches) Leave a 60 cm  (23.5 inch) tail at the end for sewing sides.
   2. Fold crocheted strip in half and sew both side edges. Turn inside out and insert cardboard piece which is slightly bigger than the crocheted piece. This is important, as you want it to be slightly stretched.
   3. Sew along bottom edge
   4. Attach bulldog clip to top
   5. If you want a pen pocket ch 8, work 20 rows SC ( this is best in SC). fasten off leaving tail for sewing and sew into place where you want it on the clipboard around three sides leaving top open for pen!
   6. If you want a card pocket ch 20, work 6 rows if DC and 12 rows of sc, Fasten off  and sew onto bottom of clipboard as in photo. Sew around three sides leaving the top open for cards or notes
   7. Use super glue to attach magnet on the back so it can stick on the fridge. Then everyone can please write down items that are needed on the shopping list!!

1. Use your envelopes for note paper and then recycle them later!

I really hope you enjoyed making your crochet shopping list clipboard!

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