How to Choose a Knitting Bag
A knitting bag is a personal item and each knitter has different needs. Knitters often use a tote bag or even a plastic shopping bag to carry their projects. However, a bag designed to contain knitting projects can help organize, transport and simplify your work. You can find the right bag for you by considering the following issues.
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Determine the size of the projects for which you will use the bag. Large projects such as afghans or adult sweaters require a larger bag than smaller ones such as socks or scarves. The bag should be large enough to hold the project, all necessary supplies and two balls of yarn.
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Make a list of the knitting supplies that you will need to keep with your project. This should include needles and stitch holders, crochet hook, markers, tape measure, scissors and your pattern. Look for reinforced pockets to hold these items.
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Look for features in the bag that will make your knitting easier. These include a separate section for yarn currently in use, a grommet through which to feed the yarn, and size and location of pockets to make your supplies easily accessible.
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Determine where the bag will be used. If you will carry transport it a lot, look for a comfortable shoulder strap or handles that are the right length for carrying. If you need to close it to protect the project, assess whether a flap, snap or zipper will work best for you.
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Decide how much you are prepared to spend. Knitting bags range in price from $15 to more than $200.
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Tips & Warnings
You may have to try several bags before you find the ideal one. They can be purchased at craft stores, knitting stores or online. You may find it more useful to shop in person to see how you will store your projects in different bags but you can search for online sites for designer knitting bags if you are ready to purchase a more expensive bag.
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