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Reminders: At least 3 of your top priorities for the perfect knitting bag. Additional entry if you include 3 for a WIP as well. If you use "Anonymous" in the entry form, include your Rav ID or email so I can contact you when you win!
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KnitKnacks posted when the comments were full on the first post. Her ideas were lost to the interwebs, but not her entries!!!
ReplyDeleteA shallow pocket close to the top so you can use it like a shelf (stick scissor there, cable needle). No velcro for closures or something that you can fold over the velcro once you've open the bag and start pulling yarn. Handles that get out of the way and wherever the handles attach to the bag, they are well sewed down so you do catch whenever you pull yarn.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
something to hold yarn in process--maybe zippered pouch with hole for yarn to come through? plus room to put project in with it while not in use.
ReplyDeletemore than one small see through pocket for stuff (scissors, pencil, stitch markers, etc)
needle storage--either inside bag or something removable or both.
Fun contest. Good luck with your project!
tinkagain said:
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea. I think, with all the input you should have a very nice bag! Here are some more ideas I had.
1.I like a strong strap, like seatbelt material or cloth belt strapping but would like the top part to be padded so it doesn't dig into your shoulders if you are carrying heavy things.
2. I would like a needle sizer attached to a circular needle case so if needles are not easily marked, you can size them.
3. I would like a few clear plastic pockets so you can see what is in the pocket. These would be on the outside. If you wanted to decorate them instead, you could use two layers of clear vinyl and put silk flower petals inside or some kind of light weight but decorative knitting charm.
Knitknacks remembered! Here's what she said:
ReplyDelete1. Adjustable straps
2. Pockets and more pockets…inside and out
3. Transparent pocket on the outside in two layers with something decorative inbetween the layers
4. No velcro….death on yarn
5. A foolproof place for a pen where it’s easy to get to, but can’t get lost
6. Dark colored fabric on the bottom so it doesn’t show the dirt from sitting on the floor.
from l8tylucky:
ReplyDelete1. the bag should be large enough to hold yarn/patterns/and notions.. so knowing me that would be a small duffle bag lol
2. I like bags that have a stable bottom so that it will sit nicely on the floor/table
3. I also like bags with big handles, so i don’t have to fight with trying to hold it and my purse and whatever else might be in my hands at the time…i wanna just throw it over my shoulder and be on my way :)
4. I must and i say must have yellow in it :)
5. it must also have several pockets…i like pockets :)
For a knitting bag:
ReplyDelete1. Three dimensional outside pockets so you can load them up with all your extra crap and still have plenty of room inside for your knitting.
2. A U-shaped opening on top with two zippers that are attached to each other so you can open them simultaneously.
3. Big enough for a hard cover knitting book.
For a WIP bag:
1. lined
2. double drawstring, so it hangs straight
3. cool fabric!
Sarah (ravelry id: handknitter)
You know, I have never really thought about what I would want in a perfect knitting bag before, but now that I'm thinking, OMG! why has no one asked this before?!
ReplyDeleteOkay, so I am a throw everything into one big bag kinda gal, so pockets are a must, but mostly on the inside, with a zippered top so the dog, and the toddler can't easily get into it. Maybe creating a cool "knitting organizer" like they have the purse organizers that can be removed and moved from purse to purse? Do you know what I'm talking about? Something that would sit upright in the bottom of the bag?
For a work in progress bag, I would love something that would be like a pencil pouch that didn't zip all the way across, leaving a section open at the front of the zipper so that I could leave the yarn in the bag, zip it, and still be able to work on my project so my yarn isn't rolling around in the chair next to me, or on the floor. I thought maybe a grommet, but you couldn't put the project away once you started! LOL!!! But a un-zippered section at the front? Maybe I'm being to specific for what I would want... ;D But I just liked being asked.
Your blog is delightful, and your giveaway is amazing! *keeping my fingers crossed*
xoxoxoxo Jaime
I love my current bag but it's a shade too big to carry everywhere. Saying that I love a lot of smaller pockets to keep spare needles, calculator, tape measure etc in. Absolutely no velcro allowed. I also love bags that have a flat bottom or will sit flat so I can leave my yarn in it while I knit.
ReplyDelete1. A bag large enough to carry at least 3 skeins of yarn, along with the WIP.
ReplyDelete2. Pockets inside or outside of the bag for a water bottle, standard knitting tools that need to be in a GoBag.
3. Adjustable strap that will fit over the head as in a Bandelero, as well as on just one shoulder.
4. A closeure that will not grab my yarn or work.
5. A bottom that will keep the bag upright.
1. The small WIP bag, a simple bag large enough for socks & yarn to make them. Since I also knit slippers with two strands of yarn, enough room for the two skeins and the WIP & needles.
I still can't believe that you are doing this! What a lovely gift for some lucky person~
This contest is great! I'm putting it on my blog because others have to see this site, it's great.
ReplyDeleteAs for my own entry...
I would say that my priorities for a knitting bag and work in project bag are
1)sturdy- for both
2)a small closeable pocket for notions (for both)
3)a selection of tall and short thin pockets for needles in a knitting bag and for a WIP bag a drawstring or similar closeure that allows the yarn to sit in the bag while I'm working on it.
#1. it has to be big enough for a book but not too big. I'm small so a humungo bag overwelms me.
ReplyDelete#2. pockets. I need to have my cell phone and keys and hate it when they get lost in the knitting I have.
#3. washable. I have 4 small children and they touch all my stuff so I need to be able to wash things when they get dirty.
~beankendall on rav.
I'm going to put in my 2 cents and then I'll go back and see what everyone else has to say:
ReplyDelete1. Has to have a few pockets. I hate to take more than one bag with me so I'd love to have something that can hold yarn, needles, notions, cell phone, wallet, a book, etc.
2. Cute - nothing old ladyish - something with some cute stripes or retro polka dots and shouldn't look like a knitting bag, but like a cute carrying bag
3. Must zip close at the top. I am forever tossing my bag somewhere and my little one picks it up and things spill out.
romied29 on ravelry
Something to hold a ball or cake of yarn would be great, to keep it from "barfing".
ReplyDeleteRoom for a magazine or book to the side.
Some way of organizing needles or interchangable needles, like another seperated pouch.
Thanks for the contest!
Umai on ravelry.
Oh what a fabulous contest. I always wanted a bag but could never ahem...you know...buy one.
ReplyDelete1. Pockets. The more the number, more love! I love having tons of pockets to dig through, both inside and out. Perfect for all knitty knick knacks, cell phone, camera, wallet (I'm a one bag person).
2. Zippers. I tend to drop things and zippers are a godsend!
3. I sort of envisioned a nice compartment inside the bag to store the yarn, somewhere close to the top where there is a tiny hole that can be split open when needed to feed the yarn through. It'll looking you're knitting from a bag. That way the yarn while rolling around, would not get tangled with the rest of the contents.
Thanks for holding this contest. I'm Rainknits on Ravelry :)
1. Modularity. Having a big bag with well-organized pockets that's my "at-home" knitting bag, with some sort of removeable sub-feature that can be my "on-the-go" knitting bag.
ReplyDelete2. Facilitation. Features that make knitting easier, like having some sort of yarn-taming pocket, places to stash needles that don't snag your WIPs, a built-in lock-down function that does the job of needle caps, etc.
3. Pretty! It should be nice to look at, come in a wide variety of colors and patterns to suit every taste, made from good-quality fabric that won't fall apart.
RavID : LadyObsidienne - lebanon, beirut
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, this contest is a really good idea. If I don't win, it will definitely encourage me to draw one and ask a seamstress to make one for me.
I have several priorities for a perfect knitting bag.
-The first one would be the size: no longer than 50 cm, handles included (should be able to hang it on my shoulder), and not too wide. This shape is pretty appealing ->http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8sX0p3Yt7sM/ShSJHy7OpNI/AAAAAAAAAA4/HjXf4Bxsw3Y/s1600-h/SANY0014.JPG
-The second should be the pockets. I would want a small pocket with zipper to keep girly things like a pad and make up.
some long pockets to keep straight needles, of different sizes for single pointed and double pointed/crochet hook, and one with zipper to keep circulars (not many of those, like one of each, long enough to put several pairs in, say, 2 or 3 cm wide, wider for the circulars).
The most important pocket for me would be a bigger, wide pocket with zipper to keep my WIP, or perhaps two of those if they would fit (they would take most of the space of the bag, leaving a gap to put in magazines and such) because I don't like to keep my WIPs out in my bag, if I have other things in it too (and I would like to use my knitting bag as an everyday bag as well, so I must be able to fit other things in it, like my wallet, keys, cell phone, a snack, etc) OR -> a large zipped pocket to put everything non WIP related! (that makes more sense)
-The third would be the fabric.
I would love my knitting bag to have a beautiful funky fabric like Alexander Henry's designs ( http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=supplies&search_query=alexander+henry )I love his flowery girly fabrics as well as the more hardcore ones like the ones with skulls (I don't want my knitting bag to look like a granny's bag).
If it's waterproof, it definitely is a plus, but I think that if the cotton's thick enough, and that the lining's not flimsy, it would work just as well.
For the knitting bag:
ReplyDelete1. a wide enough opening so you can really see inside.
2. a light-colored lining for the same reason
3. a small pocket with a closure to put smaller tools in so that if the bag gets jostled the scissors, darning needles, etc. don't fall out.
For the project bag:
1. one or two pockets for a ball of yarn, with a n opening so that a strand of yarn can come out without the whole ball bouncing around. Some project bags do this with a grommet, but it would be better if this was a slit (or something else with a closure at the top), rather than a porthole, so that you COULD remove the yarn before the project is finished if you needed to
2. a short strap so that you can dangle the bag from your wrist while knitting standing up (waiting in line, for example)
3. I think it would be great to have a notions pocket on the outside, perhaps with a snapping flap top, so that it is truly easy to find what you need.
Elizabeth
My top 3 priorities:
ReplyDelete1) small pocket (inner or outer) for notions
2) portable (no break-my-back bags!)
3) stylin' (though that sounds a bit silly, considering most of my WIPs reside in boring ziploc baggies inside of a canvas grocery sack. *sigh*)
bonus! 4) smooth interior so things don't get lost
5) durability
I'm zillyons on Ravelry.
what an awesome and generous idea, that is so sweet of you to think about us hihi :)
ReplyDeleteit is true that most of us have different needs from our knitting bag..
my top 3 priorieties would be:
1- Style of that bag , means shape and fabric design that is in fashion and you can't spot it as a knitting bag.
2-several inner pockets (don't like them on the outside)
3-devision inner closed area. means inside the bag there is a part that it can be closed so the dust won't go in lol while knitting :)
thank you again for your generosity and good luck to everyone.
So my top 3 priorities in a Large Knitting Bag are:
ReplyDelete- room for 2 or 3 projects (separated would be nice.)
- An extra pocket for the notions compartment to rest in without the zipper snagging on my yarn.
- Room for my wallet/organizer so I don't need to carry a separate purse when I go to my knit groups.
For a WIP bag:
- small enough to hang on my regular purse (perhaps with a carabiner or D-ring to hang it by?)
- Pocket for notions I'll need to work on the project so they don't snag or get tangled in the yarn.
- Not be a drawstring pouch (I think these just look frumpy.) I'd much prefer a magnetic or snap closure, and have something that doesn't look frilly at the top.
Thanks so much for having this contest!
This is a great contest because I am looking for the perfect knitting bag right now! I would like over the shoulder comfortable straps that don't slide off the shoulder. Outside pocket for pattern/magazine. Dark bottom that doesn't get dirty. Light colored inside so you can find things and a couple of pockets inside. The bag should not be too heavy so that it won't pull you over when you load it with knitting supplies. Good luck and thanks for the chance to give some input! Nance
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat and thoughtful idea! I am a relatively new knitter (less than 2 years) and am always in search of the "perfect bags" !
ReplyDelete1. what about large enough "grommets" or button holes that one could feed yarn through, so we could actually knit with bag closed/sealed to deter spills, toddlers, animals, etc? perhaps at least 2 pairs on opposite sides to allow knitting with two strands, variety of colors. I hope this make sense. . .
2. i have incorporated loops for key rings that I attached on opposite ends, as well as hardware, d rings, caribiner, to attach keys and change purse type containers to readily access markers, needles and such. this was on a felted bag and got compliments. I think it could be very helpful.
3. Durable go anywhere-everywhere fabric with pockets of varying depths, including one for project book/reference book! I like pocket inside and out - perhaps contrasting fabric
4. Kind of a play on a "garden tool tote" only larger/deeper! (and be able to close completely)
WIP bag
1. again, a play on the classic garden tote, only it must close completely (drawstring might be fun!)
2. coordinate with the perfect knitting bag?!
3. perhaps expandable to accommodate various projects? (maybe with snaps. . . ?
Wow, now you have me thinking - I wish I was an accomplished seamstress. . . .
lvnknit (ravelry id)
whoops --- I forgot the ! after lvnknit!
ReplyDeleteI hope this isn't a terrible problem 0R don't become disqualified - I'll tryi again. . .
What a neat and thoughtful idea! I am a relatively new knitter (less than 2 years) and am always in search of the "perfect bags" !
1. what about large enough "grommets" or button holes that one could feed yarn through, so we could actually knit with bag closed/sealed to deter spills, toddlers, animals, etc? perhaps at least 2 pairs on opposite sides to allow knitting with two strands, variety of colors. I hope this make sense. . .
2. i have incorporated loops for key rings that I attached on opposite ends, as well as hardware, d rings, caribiner, to attach keys and change purse type containers to readily access markers, needles and such. this was on a felted bag and got compliments. I think it could be very helpful.
3. Durable go anywhere-everywhere fabric with pockets of varying depths, including one for project book/reference book! I like pocket inside and out - perhaps contrasting fabric
4. Kind of a play on a "garden tool tote" only larger/deeper! (and be able to close completely)
WIP bag
1. again, a play on the classic garden tote, only it must close completely (drawstring might be fun!)
2. coordinate with the perfect knitting bag?!
3. perhaps expandable to accommodate various projects? (maybe with snaps. . . ?
Wow, now you have me thinking - I wish I was an accomplished seamstress. . . .
lvnknit! (ravelry id)
Full size bag:
ReplyDelete1- It must be big enough to hold a book. I want to take my pattern with me, but it must fit comfortably. A pocket on the inside for a book would be AWESOME.
2- Separated pockets. If I have several projects at once, I don't want them getting all mixed up!
3- Zippered. This is very important. Things CAN NOT fall out.
WIP bag:
1- Drawstring. This acts as a grommet that can open and close again.
2- Small pockets on the inside, to hold notions.
3- Short wrist strap, maybe that comes in and out through a button hole so that it doesn't get caught when not in use.
Wow, this is so cool. My Ravelry name is Cinnamoon, you can contact me there. :D Now I'm off to look at fabrics! :P
WIP Bag:
ReplyDeleteSomething I never see as a wip bag is a shoulder bag like. I love shoulder bags and they're handy, drawstring are handy too but I'd love something like a "knitting bag" but wip bag, I'm not sure if you understand what I mean. Maybe something that looked like a shoulder bag but the inside is drawstring like (maybe it sounds really confusing) The wip should have room to the project, pattern and little notions. And maybe a separate pocket for additional yarn that might be needed :)
For my perfect knitting bag I'd need: sturdy dividers for yarn, needles, pattern, notions, and I'd love some space for a book. I usually carry one and it's great to combine two loves :P Machine washable and sturdy bag would be amazing (especially in the bottom to not seem it's falling apart). Also a pocket for any other additional stuff that we might want to carry :) (and I also agree that zippers are really important in knitting bags)
Love these fabrics:
http://quilthome.com/product_info.php/cPath/30_399/products_id/3006
http://quilthome.com/product_info.php/cPath/30_527/products_id/4185
p.s.-> I'm ccath in Ravelry :)
Sneaking in before the deadline, I hope:
ReplyDeleteFor a full-sized bag:
- Closes securely, preferably with something other than a zipper (snaps? strap with a buckle?) and definitely without velcro so yarn won't get caught in the closure.
- Stands up on its own (sides don't need to, but a flat bottom so the full bag won't fall over is a must).
- Washable (by hand is fine, but I'm not going to dry clean a knitting bag).
- Sturdy strap(s) that are comfortable for my hand or my shoulder. They should be the right length for one of these options; I've tried too many bags that have straps too short to put on my shoulder and yet drag on the ground if I relax my arm when carrying them in my hand. Adjustable might be the best option. Shoulder straps, if they're included, should be fairly wide.
- A flat pocket along the side for a book or pattern. Other interior pockets might be nice if they're sturdy, but I generally prefer to put notions in a smaller bag.
WIP bag:
- Lined, or made with sturdy enough fabric that I can't lose DPNs through it.
- Closes securely, either with the same sort or closures I mentioned for the full-sized bag or with a strong drawstring. I've broken drawstrings before.
- Has a clip or sturdy tie of some sort so I can attach it to a belt loop or backpack strap.