My ideal knitting bag...has yet to find it. Used the one from Simply Knitting magazine - their freebie. Loved the shape - a tall rectangle but it wasn't tall enough for my straight needles. No shoulder strap.
Made a felted bag. Love it! Turn
ed out better than I thought it would! Light, easy to carry and not a single needle breaks through! This bag is great but it too doesn't fit the straights. They keep leaping out at the Dojo my son is at and I just don't want a student to step on a wayward needle in bare feet. Ouch! Maybe a button closer? It needs pockets too! Could add some...have to think about that one! Hmm...pockets...It is also a great conversation starter too! Then I can start talking knitting! Could always knit and felt another bag couldn't I?
ed out better than I thought it would! Light, easy to carry and not a single needle breaks through! This bag is great but it too doesn't fit the straights. They keep leaping out at the Dojo my son is at and I just don't want a student to step on a wayward needle in bare feet. Ouch! Maybe a button closer? It needs pockets too! Could add some...have to think about that one! Hmm...pockets...It is also a great conversation starter too! Then I can start talking knitting! Could always knit and felt another bag couldn't I? Moved to a large zippered bag. A few pockets and a zippered pocket on the inside. Haven't lost a needle who wanted to go exploring the world. It does have two handles and a shoulder strap. It's does the job but it's big - bigger than I'd like.
What do I want in the perfect knitting bag?
- Size- It has to be able to handle up to 14" needles. I usually have at least one sweater OTNs. Yet not to big I look like I'm carrying a suitcase. I'm short what else can I say?
- Pockets - Yes pockets, to hold pencils, small scissors with a lanyard, measuring tape,
needles I need for the current project. A large pocket to hold a copy of the pattern and
a few extra pockets. I will find something to put in them. A few outside pockets would
be handy too. - Handles and a shoulder strap. Shoulder strap is a must. It's amazing how much you can
carry when you use shoulder straps! - A zipper to close it. Can you see velcro in a knitting bag? Didn't think so!
- Made of something soft and durable....did I mention shoulder straps? It can bounce on
the leg and not leave a bruise. A big plus! The durable is for the amount of use this bag
will see! My knitting bag goes with me everywhere! - A color that doesn't make me cringe everytime I see it! Which counts out tapestry, paisley, and ugly fabric choices. Nothing light either. With a six yr. old of my own, my
granddaughters and the dogs....light pink is out!
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Ha! Knitted bag! There are bunches patterns of them but it is hard to find this perfect for us. Happy searching!
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