{"id":24,"date":"2009-11-01T17:37:13","date_gmt":"2009-11-01T17:37:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kadyellebee.com\/wp\/2009\/11\/01\/looking_for_a_knitting_bag\/"},"modified":"2009-11-01T17:37:13","modified_gmt":"2009-11-01T17:37:13","slug":"looking_for_a_knitting_bag","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/kadyellebee.com\/kdlb\/2009\/11\/looking_for_a_knitting_bag\/","title":{"rendered":"Looking for a Knitting bag"},"content":{"rendered":"

I’ve been looking for a knitting bag for a while now.  Can you help weigh in on my ideas?<\/p>\n

I had already been kinda looking when Sock Summit came around, so that was a good chance to scope things out.  I came away with a little more knowledge, and a great project bag from JessaLu<\/a>.  I also have several smaller project bags from Ravelry<\/a> (one I purchased, one was from the meetup).  These are all great for taking for something small to work on, or to tuck into a bigger bag to bring when going elsewhere.<\/p>\n

But I still need a real bag, a sturdy something I can carry multiple projects and all the other things I like having with me on a Knitting night, or even on a flight.  Coming up soon, we’ll take a 10-day trip to CA, and I want something that can always be close at hand.  I’ve been using a free-with-purchase bag from Bath and Body Works<\/a>, and it works, but it’s getting worn out.  Plus, it’s very summery, with pink and orange stripes: I think it was meant to be a beach bag.  I also have a laptop bag from when I was working, but it’s heavy even when it doesn’t have anything in it, so that’s cumbersome. <\/p>\n

Must have:<\/b> a good shape.  Sturdy.  Fairly lightweight. Should have: <\/b>Velcro is bad on yarn.  Pretty color.  A way to wear across the body as well as over one shoulder.  Would like:<\/b> a coordinating small bag or wallet.  Lots of pockets.  A place for my water bottle?<\/p>\n

Here’s a few I’ve looked at so far:<\/p>\n

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Queen Bee<\/strong>
\nThe Trucker bag in Jade<\/a> is a favorite. I saw them at the Sock Summit, but they didn’t have this model available yet.  I like how sturdy they feel, and when I put it on across my body, it felt nice to carry.  I’m unsure if it will be as “pocket-y” as I see in other knitting bags.  The coordinating wallets are adorable.  I love the stitching and how unique they are.  And they get huge bonus points for being made locally, in Portland.
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Namaste<\/strong>
\nWell known as super knitting bags, the Laguna bag <\/a>in Eggplant (or Hollywood Pink) is the known commodity.  I’ve gotten to hold my friend Eileen’s, and it’s sturdy.  The shape of the Laguna is a little wider than the Queen Bee, and the pockets look handy.  There’s a strap for going across the body.  I like that it has metal feet, those seem nice.  I am concerned if this will be too nice for me.  I tend to be a little hard on bags I love, because I want to take them everywhere. The Hollywood Pink is tempting, but I really think a purple bag would suit me well and be less obtrusive.  Plus, the accessories are stunning, mini clutches and buddy cases.  I could order from theloopyewe<\/a> and support them.<\/p>\n

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Lexie Barnes<\/strong>
People rave about these bags, and the patterns of fabric that come out each new batch. This is the Lady B<\/a> in Deliliah.  I haven’t seen as many pictures of the inside of these bags.  There’s other bags from LB that are also nice – one that’s billed as a diaper bag might actually fit more things including a water bottle.  The fabric is pretty, but perhaps not as much me?  I’d like to be able to physically touch one to know more.
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TotalTote from Knit Picks<\/strong>
I’d probably get the TotalTote<\/a> in Chocolate.  This is an interesting shape and possibly lighter than the others. The harder walls look like they would hold up to a lot.  But it’s smallish, and wouldn’t work as well for holding all my stuff on a trip.
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So with all that in mind, do you have any suggestions for me? I think I’m really wavering between the local\/unique feel of Queen Bee and the super-pockets of the Namaste. Feel free to reply here or on facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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