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Sewing: Upcycled Interchangeble Needle/Hook Case
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Upcycled Interchangeble Needle/Hook Case

interchangeable needles, hooks, etc.

Second version (open)
Pockets for fixed circs and notions
interchangeable needles, hooks, etc.
Close with ribbon, or button and loop
First version, open

Pattern Info

Pattern info for this project can be found here:
Upcycled Book Cover Knitting Needle case »

Instructions

I wanted a better way to store my interchangeable needles from Knitpicks. Most needle cases seem to be for straight needles or for fixed circulars.
So I designed this. I used the cover from an old unwanted book (recycling!), and covered it with pretty fabric. I added a clear plastic pocket, a fabric pocket that closes with velcro (for stitch markers and other small notions), on the left ...

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Difficulty:

Category: Sewing

Type of item: Functional

For: Home

Style: Cute, Casual, Whimsical, Goth, Romantic, Ethnic, Rock / Punk, Preppy, Mod, Eco-Friendly, Retro / Vintage, Classic, Funky


Materials

About 1/3 yard fabric. Hard cover Book 1/2 inch wide elastic Button Velcro

What was your inspiration?

I wanted a way to keep my interchangeable needle tips organized. I came up with this idea, using an old hard-cover book as a starting point. About 1/3 yard (meter) of fabric is all you need.

What are you most proud of?

I really use it every day, and it's easy to get to my needles.

 

2 comments

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catruss9003 on craftsy.com
Mar 11, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Great idea for gifts for the crocheter and the knitter, what a better way to say thank you for the hand made gifts.
Brenda Castiel on craftsy.com
Mar 09, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
What to do with old hard cover books that you'll never read again )think old textbooks)? Recycle them into a nifty knitting needle/crochet hook case!