Utilizing floss for crocheting… saving money, using old supplies, creating Barbie doll dishware

For the crafters: I've been going through my old craft supplies lately. I crochet (barely, cannot follow a pattern and basically make round stuff) but it's fun to make little things.

What sort of little things? Round pretend plates bowls and hats for Barbie dolls. Some could be hung on a Christmas tree as ornaments. But, seriously, nothing fancy.

The goal is to use what I have, and what I discovered a few days ago was a bag of unbranded (read bargain store) floss for cross stitching. Rather than purchasing real pearl cotton crochet threads, I'm using what I have. Honestly, it took a bit to get used to grabbing the whole 6 strands however it's now fine. Took less than ten minutes to get it right.

I feel like this is a win for my budget. So if you make small items, consider using up your old floss instead of buying new threads.