Comments on: 31 Days to Get Organized: How to Store Your Needles and Hooks http://blog.yarn.com/31-days-to-get-organized-how-to-store-your-needles-and-hooks/ Follow Owners Kathy & Steve Through Their Adventures in Yarn And Life Tue, 21 May 2013 18:02:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: Robin F. http://blog.yarn.com/31-days-to-get-organized-how-to-store-your-needles-and-hooks/comment-page-1/#comment-14173 Robin F. Tue, 29 Jan 2013 07:09:00 +0000 http://blog.yarn.com/?p=13010#comment-14173 I keep my circs in a Bait and Worm Binder. Lots of heavy duty zip loc pockets and waterproof case. DPNs in a roll up made by a friend and straights(which I never use) in a case on a shelf. I keep my circs in a Bait and Worm Binder. Lots of heavy duty zip loc pockets and waterproof case. DPNs in a roll up made by a friend and straights(which I never use) in a case on a shelf.

]]> By: Sara Byron http://blog.yarn.com/31-days-to-get-organized-how-to-store-your-needles-and-hooks/comment-page-1/#comment-14136 Sara Byron Thu, 24 Jan 2013 06:38:00 +0000 http://blog.yarn.com/?p=13010#comment-14136 Me too! Gues Im not that original. But I created a ravelry project to be able to show other knitters what I'm talking about. (I've always called it a worm binder - for fake fishing lure worms. The men at Bass Pro do not find this idea funny! I also store projects in a STANLEY tool chest on wheels! ) So here is my worm binder - ah, I mean needle organizer! http://www.ravelry.com/projects/SareBearKnits/my-worm-binder-organizer Me too! Gues Im not that original. But I created a ravelry project to be able to show other knitters what I’m talking about. (I’ve always called it a worm binder – for fake fishing lure worms. The men at Bass Pro do not find this idea funny! I also store projects in a STANLEY tool chest on wheels! ) So here is my worm binder – ah, I mean needle organizer! http://www.ravelry.com/projects/SareBearKnits/my-worm-binder-organizer

]]> By: shopping JAM http://blog.yarn.com/31-days-to-get-organized-how-to-store-your-needles-and-hooks/comment-page-1/#comment-14133 shopping JAM Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:28:00 +0000 http://blog.yarn.com/?p=13010#comment-14133 I use 3 ring binders with pages made by KnitoneCrochettoo to hold dpns and circulars (separate sets for each.) They are clear plastic and easy to see what is in each pocket. Plus it has markings you can check off what should be in the pocket (in case it is empty.) I keep the interchangeables in the same binder and pockets with the circs. I have found them at several places on the web - though sadly not through Webs!! My straight needles are in a case my Dad made using a heavy wrapping paper tube (~3-4" diameter) and corrugated cardboard. Coil the corrugated cardboard up - put it in the tube (cut to whatever length suits your needles) Add a bottom of carbaord and use a leftover plastic store food container top for the top. My Dad topped it all off with a nice contact paper wrap. Then just stick the needles into the holes formed in the corrugated cardboard or down the center area that is formed, for the largest needles. My dau has my Mom's old one and it is still going after 40 or 50 years!! I use 3 ring binders with pages made by KnitoneCrochettoo to hold dpns and circulars (separate sets for each.) They are clear plastic and easy to see what is in each pocket. Plus it has markings you can check off what should be in the pocket (in case it is empty.) I keep the interchangeables in the same binder and pockets with the circs. I have found them at several places on the web – though sadly not through Webs!!

My straight needles are in a case my Dad made using a heavy wrapping paper tube (~3-4″ diameter) and corrugated cardboard. Coil the corrugated cardboard up – put it in the tube (cut to whatever length suits your needles) Add a bottom of carbaord and use a leftover plastic store food container top for the top. My Dad topped it all off with a nice contact paper wrap. Then just stick the needles into the holes formed in the corrugated cardboard or down the center area that is formed, for the largest needles. My dau has my Mom’s old one and it is still going after 40 or 50 years!!

]]> By: PS http://blog.yarn.com/31-days-to-get-organized-how-to-store-your-needles-and-hooks/comment-page-1/#comment-14132 PS Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:59:00 +0000 http://blog.yarn.com/?p=13010#comment-14132 The binder solution to store needles is ingenious! So obvious, cheap and yet so effective. Where do we find those zippered page protectors though? The binder solution to store needles is ingenious! So obvious, cheap and yet so effective. Where do we find those zippered page protectors though?

]]> By: sallyg http://blog.yarn.com/31-days-to-get-organized-how-to-store-your-needles-and-hooks/comment-page-1/#comment-14131 sallyg Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:03:00 +0000 http://blog.yarn.com/?p=13010#comment-14131 I keep each set of my dpns in a piece of corrugated cardboard. The needles slide into the holes of the corrugation and I write the size on the cardboard. Then I keep them in a box. I keep each set of my dpns in a piece of corrugated cardboard. The needles slide into the holes of the corrugation and I write the size on the cardboard. Then I keep them in a box.

]]> By: Janet Chutro http://blog.yarn.com/31-days-to-get-organized-how-to-store-your-needles-and-hooks/comment-page-1/#comment-14130 Janet Chutro Wed, 23 Jan 2013 02:21:00 +0000 http://blog.yarn.com/?p=13010#comment-14130 Bass Pro Shops live bait bag -- it's a canvas zippered case that opens on two sides to zipper plastic bags on 3-ring binders. Plus more pockets inside and out. I have a plastic bag for each size of needles, containing circular, interchangables and DPNs. My straights are stored in flower vases, one for the 14", another for 9-10". Crochet hooks are in a mug. Bass Pro Shops live bait bag — it’s a canvas zippered case that opens on two sides to zipper plastic bags on 3-ring binders. Plus more pockets inside and out. I have a plastic bag for each size of needles, containing circular, interchangables and DPNs. My straights are stored in flower vases, one for the 14″, another for 9-10″. Crochet hooks are in a mug.

]]> By: Tracy Kilpatrick http://blog.yarn.com/31-days-to-get-organized-how-to-store-your-needles-and-hooks/comment-page-1/#comment-14129 Tracy Kilpatrick Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:18:00 +0000 http://blog.yarn.com/?p=13010#comment-14129 This year at Stitches EAST, I invested in an Erin.Lane Bags interchangeables "envelope" and 2 Della Q organizers - one for dpns and one for fixed circulars. They're all beautiful and super functional and I love having all my needle options SO organized!! This year at Stitches EAST, I invested in an Erin.Lane Bags interchangeables “envelope” and 2 Della Q organizers – one for dpns and one for fixed circulars. They’re all beautiful and super functional and I love having all my needle options SO organized!!

]]> By: Geri http://blog.yarn.com/31-days-to-get-organized-how-to-store-your-needles-and-hooks/comment-page-1/#comment-14127 Geri Tue, 22 Jan 2013 23:46:00 +0000 http://blog.yarn.com/?p=13010#comment-14127 I keep my DP needles in double ended travel toothbrush cases. They are inexpensive. I put 2 sets of sizes I am working with in 1 case plus a cable needle and stitch holders. They close securely and are hard plastic so they protect the needles and are easy to pack. I keep my DP needles in double ended travel toothbrush cases. They are inexpensive. I put 2 sets of sizes I am working with in 1 case plus a cable needle and stitch holders. They close securely and are hard plastic so they protect the needles and are easy to pack.

]]> By: nanasbug http://blog.yarn.com/31-days-to-get-organized-how-to-store-your-needles-and-hooks/comment-page-1/#comment-14126 nanasbug Tue, 22 Jan 2013 22:58:00 +0000 http://blog.yarn.com/?p=13010#comment-14126 I have bought the needle rolls on etsy too--there are some for every time (and multiple types) of needles. I have bought the needle rolls on etsy too–there are some for every time (and multiple types) of needles.

]]> By: Betford2 http://blog.yarn.com/31-days-to-get-organized-how-to-store-your-needles-and-hooks/comment-page-1/#comment-14125 Betford2 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 22:56:00 +0000 http://blog.yarn.com/?p=13010#comment-14125 So, you touched on my pet peeve and kept moving: WHY can't the manufacturers MARK the size on the needles? Why do I have to go through the needle gauge test over and over and over??? As for storage, I keep the most often used ones propped in a beer stein, with sets of DPNs bundled together with yarn scraps ... Wrap wrap wrap, then wedge the trailing end between the bound needles, and it holds just fine - no knots needed. So, you touched on my pet peeve and kept moving: WHY can’t the manufacturers MARK the size on the needles? Why do I have to go through the needle gauge test over and over and over???

As for storage, I keep the most often used ones propped in a beer stein, with sets of DPNs bundled together with yarn scraps … Wrap wrap wrap, then wedge the trailing end between the bound needles, and it holds just fine – no knots needed.

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