If you have crocheted for a while, I am sure you know the basic stitches. Here is an easy pattern to follow for you.
I normally would use an F size hook for this project. Keeping the holes smaller to hide the tub.
sc two stitches.
RD 1: In second stitch from hook 6sc, slip stitch, mark the round with a safety pin. RD 2: 2sc in each stitch around. slip stitch the first and final stitch together. You should have 12 stitches in your circle. RD 3: sc in first stitch, then 2 in next, continue around to end, again slip stitch together. RD 4: sc around, slip stitch end of row. Continue RD 4 until you have a piece the size of the bottom of the tub. Typically, this will take 2 more rounds. RD7: To cover edges. In back stitch sc around to create the beginning of the edge. Remember to still slip stitch the end of the row. RD 8: sc in first 2 stitches, then 2 sc in next stitch, continue around, this will widen the sides to make it fit properly.
Every other row, make an all sc row.
You can stick the tub in to measure the sides.
To finish it off, You will make another round like you did for the bottom. Once done, you an fasten it off and then sew it into place using a needle and some of the yarn.
There is the cover. You can also put some batting or stuffing around the container so that if a little one were to hit themselves, it would soften the blow a bit.
For a handle. Okay, here we go. This is gonna be a little fun. With another butter tub lid, you will want to cut the ring off. But, you want to keep the ring solid, so with an xacto knife cut the lid part off to just have the lip/ring. Now single crochet around this loop to hide the plastic. Once you have done this, the fun begins. Sc around the edge, in each of the stitches. You will want to do so for several rows creating a some what wide piece, now comes the fun part, you are going to crochet the sides together, this will create a handle, as you go around you will want to stuff this piece with batting or fiber fill. Fasten it off, you have the handle done. ... View related article.
You can never go wrong with basic white, keeping it simple is key, if you already have a lot of green thanks to the tiles, help tone it down. You can even go with an off-white if you don't like basic. This will give your room a more antique look.
Then go for inexpensive decorations to give it some class. For this, bring the outside in. Depending on the size of your bathroom, adding a few plants will spruce up the room. The moisture from the showers will help to keep the plants thriving.
If you have a dollar store in your area, check for fun and creative accessories, you will be amazed at what you can find. You can even create pictures using bits of plants from your own yard to make interesting pieces that guests may talk about for a long time to come. Let your imagination run wild. ... View related article.
Wow, lots of great information! I do 3 different things to keep my garbage disposal clean.
1) Make sure your disposal is off, take 1/2 cup of bleach and pour it into the disposal, this will kill off any bacteria that could be growing inside, now, if you feel that the bleach won't get into the areas properly, use an old rag, dip it into the bleach, then reach in and wash around the sides, etc. When finished pour the rest of the bleach into the drain.
2) Use ice to help keep the blades nice and sharp, you will find that by putting about a cup or so of ice into the disposal does a great job.
3) Last but not least to give it a refreshing smell and again to help the blades, cut up a lemon and toss it in, then run the disposal. It will be nice and aromatic, but also be clean. The acids from the lemon also help to kill off bacteria
Depending on the way the handle is designed you might be able to use a small screw and a nut to re-attach the handle. But, if it looks like the handle was just stuck on to the top, there is a glue called E6000 that you can get, it works for most products. A little bit goes a long way. It is a little more expensive than most glues out there, but it is well worth it. You can find it in most craft stores, super centers, etc. ... View related article.
