Do you have a good system for keeping your knitting needles organised? I’ve recorded a quick 2-minute video showing how I organise my knitting needles using this needle case.

You'll see how fixed circulars, interchangeable tips and cables, DPN's, cable needles and crochet hooks can all be neatly stored in one place.

If you've been on the fence about investing in an Alex Collins Knitting Needle Case, I think this short video will help you decide if it’s the right case for you.

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Storing Your Knitting Needles

I’ve seen several methods for storing needles. You can keep them in a binder or case with clear pockets, buy a rack with holes for DPN’s or thread fixed circulars through a hanging needle holder or organiser.

What’s great about using the case I’ve designed is you can safely store a variety of different needles and hooks all in one place.

The top flap keeps everything secure when the case is closed and it’s surprisingly compact considering the amount of needles it holds. It’s around 10” tall and 5” wide when closed.

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🌟 It’s a game-changer…🌟

“I’ve been meaning to write to tell you how much I LOVE the needle case I ordered last month!  The design is just perfect, and I’m amazed at how many sets of DPNs and circular needles I can fit in it!  It’s been a game-changer for my needle storage and organization.  Thank you!!”

— Amy-Jo, New York

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How I Use The Knitting Needle Case

There are 12 small pockets which are perfectly sized for interchangeable tips, DPN’s, crochet hooks and cable needles. I like to keep smaller fixed circulars with long cables in the bottom pockets too.

All my chunky needles with shorter cables are kept in the top pockets. I’ve found that I can comfortably store 3 large needles in each of the 5” (12.75cm) wide pockets.

The cables for my interchangeable needles are stored in their original ziplock bags and they too fit perfectly in the wide top pockets. 

TIP - Keep a needle gauge in one of the top pockets so it’s quick and easy to check the size of any needles without a clear marking. 

Handmade with Organic Cotton

As with all the bags and accessories in my shop, the knitting needle cases are constructed using organic cotton. That includes the tie closure and an organic cotton interfacing.

Every needle case is finished by hand as I sew the binding using a slip stitch for a neat, clean finish even on the inside. My logo is then hand stamped in the top corner.

There are three prints available, each screen printed from one of my original drawings.

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As a new designer I wrongly assumed using only organic fabrics would add another layer of complexity to the already overwhelming task of sourcing wholesale fabrics for my knitting project bags.

In fact, it simplified the process and made it much less overwhelming.

You might have found this in your own crafty endeavors. When you have even one constraint, such as yarn weight, finding a pattern and getting started gets infinitely easier.

Who knows where to start when you could do, well, literally ANYTHING.

Small Batch Organic Fabric Production

Early on in my search, I discovered this fabulous yarn dyed organic fabric which is the perfect weight for the bottom of my knitting project bags.

Before the fabric reaches my home studio it has already been in the hands of some very skilled craftspeople.

The fabric is produced in small batches by artisans in Kerala, India, who weave the fabric panels by hand using small powerlooms.

Eco Friendly Yarn Dyed Fabric

The green and grey fabrics are yarn dyed which means the yarn is dyed before weaving.

Two different shades can be used for the warp and weft which gives the fabric this beautiful duotone.

Can you spot the lighter and darker shades of green?

The organic cotton is dyed using low-impact dyes which are safe for the workers and water used in the process is reused to water crops, as it is filtered and treated before it leaves the dye house.

Any waste filtered from the water is dried in the sun and used as a fertiliser.

Will you be bold and add the new green Summer Berry knitting bag to your collection, or is the classic grey more your style?

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Have you been wondering which size project bag is best for your knitting or crochet projects?

I’ve recorded a quick 5-minute video comparing four different project bag sizes to help you decide which will be the perfect choice for the projects you’d like to store.

I show you how many skeins of yarn fit inside each bag and which projects they are ideal for.

If you've been feeling unsure about which bag to start with or what would be the most useful size, I hope this video helps.

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Size Guide

Sock Sack

1-2 yarn cakes

Suitable for socks and mittens.

Classic Drawstring Project Bag

3 x 100g skeins of fingering weight yarn.

Suitable for socks, accessories, toys and children’s wear.

Small Project Sack

3 x 100g skeins of fingering weight yarn.

Suitable for socks, accessories, toys and children’s wear.

Medium Project Sack

9 x 100g skeins of fingering weight yarn.

Suitable for tops, tees, and small adult sweaters and cardigans.

Large Project Sack

13 x 100g skeins of fingering weight yarn.

Suitable for adult sweaters, cardigans and blankets.

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I can guarantee you’ll find me screen printing the fabric for my Spring Bee knitting project bags the moment I spot a sign Spring is on the way. 

Usually, it’s a crocus pushing its way through the earth or I notice the days have got ever so slightly longer and the birds are singing when I wake up in the morning. 

Spring Bee Collection - Knitting Project Bags and Accessories

As with all my designs, the Spring Bee Collection started out as just a few floral sketches on paper that I turned into a pattern to be printed onto fabric. Initially, when working on this design it felt like something was missing as I played with the floral pattern layout, it just wasn’t working - then I had the idea to add the bees!

As temperatures being to rise in the spring, bees start venturing away from their hive in search of fresh nectar and pollen from plants like the crocus, so you are likely to spot a few buzzing around in early Spring. 

The bee illustrations bring this design to life and adding the gold pollen spots highlights them beautifully. The black ink prints nicely over the top and the contrast makes them pop too.

If you order something from the Spring Bees Collection I do hope you enjoy spotting the bees you’ll find hiding amongst the flowers.

All the pieces in my collection are screen printed using non-toxic ink and are sewn by me in the South East of England. I use organic cotton fabrics and thread so my work has as little negative impact on the planet as possible and waste is kept to a minimum.

You can watch a short video here, showing how I print and sew the drawstring knitting project bags for my shop if you want a peek behind the scenes.

Small items such as the DPN Cosies and Lavender Sachets can be made from small offcuts left behind by the larger pieces I make. It’s like a game of Tetris to see how many pattern pieces I can fit on each fabric panel!

If your projects and tools could use some organisation, visit the shop to see the full collection of Spring Bees bags and accessories and shop these beautiful storage solutions.

Spring Bees is a seasonal release available between March-May. If you’re viewing this post at another time of year, sign up for shop news below and you’ll be notified when collections are available.

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