Day Three: Tidy mind, tidy stitches.
I have to say, in all honesty, Ravelry is one of the best things to happen to my knitting! I can actually use it to keep an eye on how my projects are progressing...
...and it has several useful tools to help you keep tabs. There's a virtual bookshelf/library which is quite fun and a nice reminder of the books you own...
...as well as a handy chart to record your knitting needles and/or crochet hooks. I quite like to keep track of my (ever-mounting) yarn stash and the Ravelry way is wonderfully visual, as you are able to upload photos of your fibrey finds.
Aside from the virtual world, I have so much yarn, it barely fits inside a (dedicated) wardrobe! Part of the problem is that not only do I hand knit, I also machine knit - I own two domestic, vintage mechanical Knitmaster machines - which means, yep, you guessed it - more yarn. In cones, and larger quantities...not to mention other equipment that goes with them. It's small wonder that I have a storage unit too!
I have a couple of knitting bags which I absolutely love - both for storage and as a way of carting my projects about with me when I'm on the go (or even just around the house!).
This was an absolute find - a super-cute vintage knitting bag! A great size for travelling too, as it fits inside my suitcase if need be:
For my pins, I have two pretty knitting needle rolls...
...and a little bag for notions that I made myself, like a giant purse or modified pencil case:
...but where's the yarn, you say? I have rather a lot, but some is kept in a unit with big plastic drawers. One of my favourite drawers is this one full of Rowan Kidsilk Haze (with a dash of Kidsilk Night thrown in for good measure!).
I generally like to keep similar fibre types or weights together. Here is my 4 ply bag:
I made the bag from one of my machine knitted fabrics, but I'm lazy and didn't line it! This is what the outside looks like:
Oh, and the kitten knitting bag is full of summery yarns too:
I have so much more yarn, in various bags and boxes but there simply aren't enough hours in the day! I think I might just have a *slight* yarn addiction, ha ha!
P.S. If you want to look me up, my Ravelry user name is catameringue :)
9 comments:
I really like that bag with the kitten on it, and the one with the dresses. I've always wanted to see how a knitting machine works. Sometimes I see them for sale, but I don't know if it's a good idea for me to own one ;)
You have such cute knitting bags. I have seen so many cute bags today it's awesome XD
This is such a great site! I like the way you set this up! Great content! Thanks for sharing this!...Daniel
@Melly Sometimes there are courses on machine knitting (e.g. at art colleges) which can give you a taster. I got my machines from charity shops, such a bargain!
You have great bags. I definitely think having cute knitting/crochet bags is the way to go. I have several hung on the door knob of my lounge, which is just by my usual seat on the sofa. It means I can grab a project without leaving my seat - perfect!
I am looking for a small amount of kidsilk night shade 612 fountain. am willing to buy a part ball to finish a garment. Can you help? cathnsteve@btinternet.com
Hi Cathy, I don't have any Kidsilk Night in that shade myself (light purple with silvery sparkle through it), but maybe one of my readers can help!
Hi there - I am also looking for a small amount of Kidsilk Night Fountain. Did you have any luck??
Kerenza
Hi Kerenza, it might be worth posting on the Ravelry forums, or maybe try ebay?
Hope that helps!
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