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comfybev
Chatty Knitter
USA
256 Posts |
 Posted - 09/17/2005 : 2:53:59 PM
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I'm looking for recommendations for a knitting bag for my husband. I'm looking for something along the lines of a laptop case or Jansport backpack looking. Something he can take with him but not be embarrassed, yet would still have the bells and whistles of a knitting bag (places for needles, tools, etc. and *ideally* a yarn grommet). Less than $100. Any ideas?
Take care, Bev
OTN: "Go With the Flow" socks, Elizabeth I "Glorianna" lace scarf, KR Gift Exchange gift for MtnKnitter, "Classy Slip Ups"
2005 FO Count: 7
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trekcelt
Seriously Hooked
USA
849 Posts |
Posted - 09/17/2005 : 3:32:50 PM
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I was going to suggest a backpack when I saw your post's title. How about one of the ones that has a personal CD player inner pocket? I bought a Nike one last year for the gym that has a pocket at the top plus is has two outer side pockets and an outer center pocket. Very roomy. Of course, he could also knit himself the Monk's Travel Satchel and look like David Carradine.
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Mike
Seriously Hooked
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Ruby Plaid
Seriously Hooked
USA
657 Posts |
Posted - 09/22/2005 : 12:46:14 PM
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How 'bout a nice messenger bag? I have a large one that I use sometimes as a knitting bag. It's a plain olive green army messenger bag that I bought at an army/navy store. It's got quite a few extra pockets inside for tools plus a sort of large one that runs along the outside. It's manly as well as roomy! And it was maybe $20 or so.
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BoiseBoy
Warming Up
USA
89 Posts |
Posted - 10/09/2005 : 09:05:05 AM
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I think the messenger bag is a good idea, but my favorite is a small leather shaving kit.
Of course, he'll have to limit his traveling knitting to socks or scarves, but nobody gives me a second look until I unzip the kit and pull out some mohair scarf or some stripey socks. Another advantage of the shaving kit is the small pockets and nooks for tape measure, markers, scissors and needles. At home I just use a basket next to the chair for sweaters and larger projects.
An additional benefit is that a shaving kit doesn't usually look like a man-purse.
Ed
The Antidote
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anderknit
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 10/09/2005 : 10:03:12 AM
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Take a look at the customizable messenger bags at
http://www.timbuk2.com/
Various sizes, pockets, colors available. I love them!
"Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, 'I will try again tomorrow.' " |
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comfybev
Chatty Knitter
USA
256 Posts |
Posted - 10/09/2005 : 6:03:12 PM
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Thanks for everyone's suggestions so far. Ed, your idea is a neat one, he is often jealous of my little bag I can carry on my wrists to knit socks with, so I may follow up on that.
Take care, Bev
http://bwdiaz.blogs.com/comfybev/
OTN: KR Gift Exchange project for Andrea "mtnknitter", Elizabeth I "Dainty Bess" lace scarf, "Go With the Flow" socks, "Classy Slip-Up" socks
2005 FO Count: 7 |
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ErickaJo
Chatty Knitter
USA
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comfybev
Chatty Knitter
USA
256 Posts |
Posted - 10/14/2005 : 07:54:00 AM
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OOOOOOH! Ericka Jo, that is lovely. Very high on my list now. Thanks.
Take care, Bev
http://bwdiaz.blogs.com/comfybev/
OTN: KR Gift Exchange project for Andrea "mtnknitter", Elizabeth I "Dainty Bess" lace scarf, "Go With the Flow" socks, "Classy Slip-Up" socks
2005 FO Count: 7 |
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ErickaJo
Chatty Knitter
USA
102 Posts |
Posted - 10/14/2005 : 11:52:03 PM
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Glad to help!
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Momma78239
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 10/16/2005 : 09:14:17 AM
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Check out some of Mike's stuff! He's good! For manliness, the tool kit at the bottom of this page can't be beat!
-WendyM
And all the women that were wise hearted did spin with their hands, and brought that which they had spun, both of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, and of fine linen. Exodus 35:25 |
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stweinerdog
New Pal
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Posted - 10/18/2005 : 10:14:33 AM
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I was complaining to a friend about how "girly" all the knitting bags were and how I had to carry my knitting around in plastic bags. So for Christmas she got me a set of small tool bags from Home Depot. They're great for small to medium size knitting projects an have pocket in the inside to put accessories (tape measure, scissors, etc.)
Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four essential food groups: alcohol, caffeine, sugar, and fat.
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crzyboutyarn
Seriously Hooked
USA
792 Posts |
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Mike
Seriously Hooked
649 Posts |
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kubie
New Pal
USA
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Posted - 01/31/2006 : 11:08:32 AM
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| I use a Jack Spade messenger bag. It's relatively small, olive green with neon orange liner and it has several pockets and loops for cable needles, obligatory crocet hook etc. It's pretty awesome for $90. |
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MMario
Permanent Resident
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Posted - 01/31/2006 : 11:21:03 AM
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I usually use canvas bags, or a felted one I got in a knit exchange - but for Christmas got given a knitting back in the shape of a dragon - Which is just outre enough that I will use it!
MMario - I don't live in the 21st century - but I play a character who does. |
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morandia
Chatty Knitter
250 Posts |
Posted - 01/31/2006 : 11:50:27 AM
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| how about a small duffel bag? I keep my projects in zip loc bags, so it would work well. Plus if anyone bumps up against it, it feels like gym clothes!!! |
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KevinG
New Pal
USA
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Posted - 03/08/2006 : 06:57:50 AM
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I posted this originally in the "Ideal Knitting Bag" topic, but it seems appropriate to copy it here.
-Kevin
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"I love my AWP 16" Monster Mouth tool bag (http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=202473-1492-1LB-103-16-1-B&lpage=none) -- a good size for large projects (like the nearly-completed sweater I'm knitting in the round), and tons of pockets inside and outside (20 total). Very practical and obviously less "froofy" than most bags that are marketed as knitting bags, which is a plus from my perspective.
Thoughts? Opinions?" |
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steveknits
New Pal
USA
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Posted - 04/03/2006 : 4:10:39 PM
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I also went to The Home Depot, and bought the biggest honking contractor's bag I could find. I always have several projects going at the same time, and I can bring them ALL along. It's a nice sturdy canvas, (blue and grey), and has tons of pockets both on the inside, and out. Comes with a shoulder strap too. LOVE it!
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5needlesmatt
New Pal
USA
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Posted - 06/29/2006 : 3:46:26 PM
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| I'm working on making a messenger bag for myself with a pattern I got off knitty. Here it is: knitty.com/ISSUEsummer05/PATTsatchel.html. |
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SherrieR
Warming Up
80 Posts |
Posted - 09/19/2006 : 05:42:54 AM
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| LL Bean has great leather messenger bag. You should check it out. I'm thinking of buying it myself. Could be for both male and female. |
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