One accessory I don't mind investing in is a good knitting bag, and there are so many gorgeous ones to choose from. I love the bags I have collected over the years, and I enjoy using each one. Here are a few of my favourites:
1. This Della Q bag is great for carrying socks or other small projects in. The handles are the perfect size to put over your arm and knit as you go.
Currently it's holding my Saku Hat by Olga Buraya-Kefelian that I am knitting in Woolfolk Far.
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| Saku Hat in Woolfolk Far |
2. Every knitter needs a waterproof bag (don't they?) and I bought this one (made by Decodelire) because I loved the size and the fun print. This came from the Needle Emporium and can hold a sweater quantity of yarn.
3. Then there is my collection of linen bags by a Canadian printmaker named Jenna Rose. They are well made, can be used for many purposes, and come in a variety of sizes.
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| Fits one skein of yarn |
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| Fits 2-3 skeins of yarn |
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| Fits 2-3 skeins |
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| Fits 2-3 skeins |
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| This is a big bag that can hold around 15 skeins of yarn. I store all my yarn for projects in my queue. |
4. Who doesn't love a Fringe Supply Bag? My husband was sweet enough to give me one for Christmas from Purl Soho. I just love how vibrant the colour is. It is so well made and contains lots of interior pockets that are so useful.
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| This bag fits at least 7 skeins! |
I am constantly impressed with the variety and quality of bags available. Do you have any favourite sources or brands?
I make my own cloth ones or use woven/hard sided baskets. I love making them because I can use all kinds of fun or pretty fabrics!!! Of course, I only need so many, but it doesn't stop me from making more!
ReplyDeleteI have always wanted to make my own...that's great that you can do that. Picking your own fabrics would be so much fun as there are so many options.
ReplyDeleteThose Jenna Rose bags are amazing, I love them so much! I think I need to get one (or 5). Thanks for a great post on project bags!
ReplyDeleteYou definitely should! I love supporting Canadian artisans.
DeleteYou have some beautiful bags, especially love the Jenna Rose bags.
ReplyDeleteI love making my own bags and am always on the look out for a yard or two of fabric to add to my collection. Hue Loco has a great tutorial for making project bags.
Thank you Laura! I have seen that tutorial...I definitely have to give it a try. Thanks for reminding me. : )
DeleteWhat a lovely collection of bags! And thanks for reminding me that I have a gift card to Purl Soho ;)
ReplyDeleteA gift card to Purl Soho??? Lucky you...get shopping!
DeleteOh they are all so pretty! I have a good collection of Cath Kidston bags (think vintage British florals) that most of my projects live in and then some smaller sock backs which I seem to have abandonned in favour of tucking the latest project in the corner of my handbag!
ReplyDeleteThank you Carie! I have seen Cath Kidston bags online...they are so pretty.
DeleteOh, my, what a lovely post! It's so critical to have the right bag! I have a Chinese embroidery bag I got at a flea market for smaller projects. I have a larger canvas Thirty-one bag that I really like for other projects. I'm a teacher and everyone wants teachers to buy Thirty-One - buying a bag for my knitting seemed like a good idea. I LOVE the Jenna Rose bags!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. I am a teacher too and I know all about the Thirty-One bags. LOL
DeleteWow! I've admired the Jenna Rose bags but never bought one. Yours are awesome. I'm on a bag break right now, unless I make my own;).
ReplyDeleteI was really excited to get a tree print bag from The Fawn and the Fox. I have several from her. I also love my Golden Girls bag from Nomadic Yarns. It always makes me smile.
As you can tell I am a big fan of Jenna Rose bags ; ) The Fawn and the Fox bags are lovely as well. There are so many crafters making gorgeous bags out there.
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