I do a lot of crocheting on the go, I try to have a bag with a
project ready to go for when I'm riding in the car, or bus or
plane, or waiting in the doctor's office and so on. I found it was really easy to lose the patterns.
So now I photo copy the directions, and enlarged them, which makes them easier or read in bumpy cars or dimmer light. I leave the real pattern in the file so it's always there if I need it. I have found that most times when I finish the project the
directions or pattern is finished also, it's in such bad condition that I throw the copy away.
I'm sure I have saved lots of pattern books by doing this. If it is still in good readable condition I will file it in with the
original. But do be aware, that the ink on the copy will rub off very easy, so don't put it on your project.
Clara in WA State
