π Putting Together the Perfect Knitting Bag
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Repair hook β’ $11.99 $6.76 on Amazonβ
This is one you may not have every heard of, but they are super useful!
I was turned onto these by a designer many years ago.
They're perfect for repairing dropped stitches, counting gauge, picking up stitches along the edge of your work, working bobbles, and more.
You wouldn't think having a hook on one end and a point on the other would make a huge difference but it really does!
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Needle extension tubes β’ β$10.98 on Amazonββ
There are places that sell these tubes in special packaging with a few feet of length.
But it's the same stuff as this rubber tubing.
So what do you use it for?
Well you slip the hollow tubing over the tips of your needles, and you can spread your work out to try it on.
Very simple idea but incredibly useful. They also work as waste yarn for holding stitches!
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Optional (But still really useful)
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Neck light β’ ββ$28.99 $19.99 on Amazonβββ
The other day I did a whole article on lighting options for crafting.
This is one that is very nice to have because it's portable and discreet.
And I love the faux leather details on the Enclize brand featured above.
Plus it comes in a bunch of lovely colors.
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Knitting Pattern Keeper by Knit Picks β’ ββ$20.99 on Amazonβββ
If you're someone who likes to print out your patterns, this little magnetic board is a lifesaver.
It allows you to easily track your place in a chart or pattern, and keep it at a nice angle for hands free viewing.
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Digital Mobile Tablet β’ ββ$139.99 $74.99 on Amazonβββ
I'm an Apple guy but I know an iPad is not in everyone's price range.
However I think having a digital tablet for storing and viewing tutorials and patterns is darn close to a necessity these days.
The great thing about an Amazon Fire tablet is you can also watch videos, read or listen to books, and even use apps like...
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KnitCompanion β’ Free (with in-app purchases)β
There are very few *essential* knitting apps, but this might be one of them.
It allows you to import PDFs and track your progress through a pattern.
There's chart tracking, and even video tutorials as well.
Plus they have a library of patterns that have been optimized for KnitCompanion to give you the best experience possible!
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Conclusion
So there you have it!
This is close to my perfect bag.
But what do you think?
Did I miss an item you would have included?
Hit reply an let us know!
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