As with any craft/ hobby there are certain "essentials" needed to create a beautiful project. Personally I dabble in just about every kind of art and crafty thing there is, so I have a lot of essentials :) However, for the time being I thought it would be a good idea to list and show how I store my knit and crochet essentials.
I carry along a clear view zippered case from Knit Picks with me always. This is their Tool Pouch from the Knitting Project Bags line. I absoutely love this bag! Sturdy, small yet big size, and zipper were winners for me. I throw this bag in my purse where ever I go. I do not have a knitting bag as I also have to tote around a 3year old, lol, so that's enough for me :)
I keep (from right to left):
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- View Sizer purchased at Knit Picks- handy ruler, needle sizer, and magnifying glass
- Steeking Scissors purchased at Knit Picks- pointy tip, sharp, cover
- Plastic Darning Needles purchased all over- for sewing and weaving with bulky yarn
- Emergency Fix Keychain purchased from Knit Picks- dual sided crochet hook for picking up dropped stitches, adding on tassles, etc
- Tape Measure purchased at dollar store- measuring :)
- Curved Daring Needles purchased at Michaels came in two sizes for weaving in ends and sewing, great twist on closure
- Cable Needles purhased from Hiya Hiya- cabling
- Extra Yarn great for holding onto live stitches ie: sleeves
- Altoids Tin purchased at drug store- breath freshners??? :)
Of course its not for mints! This handy dandy tin is filled with knitting notions!
All these useful little gadgets would always be lost with out this tin.
- Bobby Pin I found that this common object is 100x better at holding crochet stitches than the Slip Stitch Markers
- Stitch Markers in 3 different sizes for knowing where the beginning of your round is in circular knitting
- Slip Stitch Markers in 2 different sizes and 4 different colors for crochet
- Row Counter from Lion Brand- counting rows, I attach mines to a stitch marker with a ball chain
- Locking Stitch Markers from Hiya Hiya- these safety pin look alikes are perfect for knowing where you are
- Darning Needles purchased all over for those pesky ends and sewing
- Point Protectors must protect those knitting needle tips and keep work from sliding off!
- Interchangeable Needle Key for both my Boyle and Knit Picks Harmony Circular knitting needles
- Wire Yarn Stranding Guide purchased from Knit Picks for intarsia which I have yet to master
I hope this helps the newbies and also the seasoned knitters and crocheters.
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