So my next project I'm working on is an extension of my drain pouch project. I've started making drain pouches that patients can wear under their clothes and are more comfortable to wear. But my next concerns was creating something that can be worn in the shower to hold the drains. After my surgery, I had to pin my drains to an old robe belt to wear in the shower and it always gave me anxiety about the belt or the pins slipping or simply breaking.
After a heated discussion about crocheted dishcloths, my friend and I talked about the uses for cotton yarn. It was like a light bulb went off in my head! I will crochet small drain pouches using the 100% cotton yarn, which can be exposed to soap and water and repeated washings without being damaged. While I'm working on those, I've also bought some mesh material to work with and create pouches as well. I'm still working on the style and how to make my stitches not so sloppy - and how to bind off without a bunch of frayed nubs - but I think I've made some progress and have a few prototypes done.
I'm excited to keep making the drain pouches and make this project more known. Visit the fundraiser page to see other updates and photos and see who is supporting the cause :-)
https://www.youcaring.com/surgery-patients-588219
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