10 Essential Items for Knitting and Traveling | All the tools and notions I bring on vacation

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Are you heading on a trip and planning to bring your knitting?
Do you go out and about, and then realize you've forgotten a crucial item to finish your knitting project?
In this video I share with you my 10 most essential knitting notions that I bring with me when I travel. Never forget another item again with this list of important items!
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1. Project Bag
Stolen Minutes Project Bag: www.etsy.com/shop/StolenMinutes
2. Pattern
Knit Companion: www.knitcompanion.com/android/
3. Notions Pouch: amzn.to/35wwSIU
4. Tape Measure: amzn.to/35yR7FP
5. Scissors: amzn.to/3gCIssl
6. Darning Needles
Needles with Cover: amzn.to/3iRliQA
Bent Tip Needles: amzn.to/3iNklc1
7. Stitch Markers: amzn.to/3gBw3U8
8. Extra Knitting Needles: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls...
9. Notebook
Cover: amzn.to/3xu0mTI
Field Dot Book: amzn.to/3wFJUj4
10. Mini Kitchen Scale: amzn.to/2SALLHt
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Пікірлер: 27

@cmyocum Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I carry a small kit like that in each project bag, so when I grab a bag I always have everything I need (except for the scale). Sure appreciate your videos.

@samweavermakes5679 3 жыл бұрын

I always have a crochet hook with me as I find it easier to pick up stitches using a hook 😊

@DoSoKnits 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! That is actually something I forgot this weekend. 😳

@Jenjursnap 3 жыл бұрын

Mini scale - that's genius!!! I use "Altoid Smalls" tins for stitch markers and progress keepers - perfect size for the tiny stuff. Thanks for sharing your outtakes - always so fun!

@DoSoKnits 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, altoid tins are so smart! Thank you, I like including the bloopers

@tressasmith1244 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips! I normally have a row counter of some kind in my notions bag too. And a crochet hook (or the little ones with the point on the other end) to fix dropped stitches. Plus with washing my hands all the time, I need a solid hand lotion of some kind.

@DoSoKnits 3 жыл бұрын

Those are great extras! The knit companion has row counters built in which is why I don't have them. The crochet hook is something I should've included in my bundle for the weekend, but forgot it. But since I had some extra needles I was able to use those for some dropped stitches.

@NYKnitter 4 ай бұрын

I have at least one longer length of generic barber cord, coiled up the same round tin you have for stitch markers, since they are fairly cheap for a dozen , I really like to have them for putting stitches on hold and for trying garments on , sometimes I do a wet soak mid project to double check the measurements I got before and after blocking a swatch. Super wash is notorious for growing a bit in length. If I had to slip the stitches on waste yarn one at a time , I probably would be lazier . hahaha I like to just sweep them off the needles then put them back on quickly once done.

@llily47 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid! Would like to see a video on your project bag "collection"

@DoSoKnits 3 жыл бұрын

Oh! That sounds like a lovely idea 😁

@LadyGecko 4 ай бұрын

I only want to carry one bag and I don’t want it to way a ton. So yarn, needles, paper pattern, golf pencil, stitch markers, scissors, large safety pen.

@candy9986 4 ай бұрын

🧦 Oh, I use a golf pencil also, topped it with a colorful cap eraser.🤗 My safety pin holds lightbulb 💡markers. 😊

@gwendolenshepard9124 3 жыл бұрын

I don't travel much so most of my tools are where I do most of my knitting and other crafts. I have a lazy Susan that was originally made for paint brushes and other art tools. I has a big cup shape on the top and two layers down it side with round holes that were for brushes to stand upright. I put hooks and dpns pencils and pens etc. The is a divided tray at the base that hold my other notions like tape measure etc. I'm all about taking something that was created for another use and using if it works else where. Those plastic boxes with drawers you find in the hardware section, work good for sewing motions. I also bought a clear back back on clearance for carrying bigger projects. It was $2. I use the knit companion app too as it saves on printer ink and frustration when my printer acts up (all the time!!)

@DoSoKnits 3 жыл бұрын

I love your repurposing for your knitting tools. I also have a little set up at home where I usually knit, basically it's all the contents of my Notions bag but set up in a little tray beside where I need to everything I easily accessed.

@meredithmattson7788 3 жыл бұрын

I also keep a notions pouch separate from my WIP bags. I like that I can just move it from WIP to WIP and know that I always have everything I need. I keep some longer bits of waste yarn in my notions pouch for splitting sleeves on sweaters, or in case I have to put stitches on hold for any reason. I loved seeing the little peek of your progress on your Lightning Ridge socks!

@DoSoKnits 3 жыл бұрын

Yay! I'm glad I'm not the only one who keeps their Notions seperate. The waste yarn is a great idea. I didn't have any projects close to that point but that's a great idea to include!

@cougarbahia4125 9 ай бұрын

where do u get the lil wooden tube to store the weave needles? i love it

@jennifertran600 3 жыл бұрын

I'm always forgetting scissors or stitch markers

@DoSoKnits 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! They are easy to overlook sometimes when packing.

@karenholman7975 Жыл бұрын

where can i get the lil wooden tube thingy to put my needles in?

@DoSoKnits Жыл бұрын

I don't know exactly where the one I show in this video is from, but we have some for sale at the store I work at fancytigercrafts.com/products/wooden-needle-case?variant=2231713464332

@crochetknittingaddictionws2580 Жыл бұрын

I have all that except for a scale. You didn't have a crochet hook for drop stitches.

@DoSoKnits Жыл бұрын

Right. I totally don't include a crochet hook. I usually try to pick up all my stitches with my knitting needles if I can 😅

@carlaburgoon744 11 ай бұрын

I also include in my notions bag a row clicker, a small "fix it" crochet hook, a yarn threader, a flat metal knitting needle gauge with a ruler and point protectors.

@gwendolenshepard9124 3 жыл бұрын

Auto correct makes me crazy * notions not motions and * back pack not back back!!!