Use A Crochet Blanket As A Stylish Alternative To The Traditional Jewelry Box

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If you haven't noticed, there's a fascination with crochet right now — it seems like nearly everyone has picked up this calming hobby, including maybe you. Perhaps it's because crochet blurs the line between art, craft, and practical homewares. If you're looking for the perfect way to bring the crochet trend into your home, skip the granny-square–patterned tiles (as cool as they are) and use that practice placemat you just finished to organize your jewelry. You simply hang any small, flat crochet item on the wall and hook your earrings, push your brooches, or thread your necklaces through the stitches.

If you're looking for ways to declutter and organize jewelry to free up useful space, it could be worth trying out this wall-hung crochet jewelry organizer. It's a nifty way to save space in drawers or on vanity countertops, looks cute and eclectic, and lets you show off your most interesting adornments. Who doesn't want to give more space to their personality in their home?

One downside, however, is that not all of your jewelry can be stored this way. This works well for storing earrings, which hang neatly in the holes between the yarn, and brooches. As mentioned, necklaces work, too, since you can open the clasps. You'll have a trickier time storing rings or heavy bracelets. You could use this idea to store other lightweight accessories, such as sunglasses, dress watches, silk scarves, and hair accessories — if they can slide through the holes in the crochet item, you can hang them.

Swapping a traditional jewelry box for a crochet piece is a clever thrift store flip that creates a beautiful jewelry storage solution. You can always score secondhand crochet blankets cheaply — or perhaps even for free from family and friends. If you know how, you can crochet your own wall-mounted jewelry hanger for the price of a skein or two of yarn, depending on the design. Use a size I-9 hook and medium-weight yarn in any color you prefer. Make a chain, stopping at whatever length you want your organizer to be, then do a single crochet stitch for as many rows as you wish. Play around with different crochet patterns and techniques to create a variety of hanging options.

Once you have a suitable crochet piece — either something you made yourself, your grandma's old potholders, or a cute thrifted crochet doily — hang it on the wall using Mr. Pen Silver Picture Nails or, for renters, removable hooks. These Command Small Clear Oval Hooks are very discreet. If you prefer something bold, try these WallCandy Pink Polka Dot Adhesive Wall Hanging Hooks.

One issue you might face is sagging. There are a few ways to remedy this common problem. Probably the easiest option is threading a bamboo skewer or ⅛ inch Eboot Round Wooden Dowel through the stitches to add support. You could also remove everything from a decorative picture frame and mount the crochet piece inside using super glue. We love this Afuly Vintage Beaded Picture Frame for about $22, but you could also thrift one to save money. Adding a heavy yarn border to the crochet item can also provide some strength — do this when you make the piece or add it to a thrifted item.