What's in my Project Bag?

[@sociolostitch]

I used to keep the bands in my project bag in part because I was lazy and didn't want to get up to throw them away or recycle 😅 Then one time I thought I had run out of yarn way earlier than expected - I was glad to have those bands in my bag because I realized I had left TWO skeins in storage when pulling out the yarn for that project! Instead of thinking I messed up my yarn math and buying more, I found them and kept on knitting 🙏 And now I *intentionally* leave the ball bands in the project bag!

[@angieanderson6082]

I keep my ball bands with my project, too. Then they get moved to another area with their friends until the end of the year. LOL!

[@CountanceD]

Yes, I am one of those people…..I keep all the ball bands from a knitting project in my project bag. I like that I can see the stack of them as I knit something. It gives me a sense of …. accomplishment? Not sure why the actual garment isn’t doing that! lol! I have a few very short (about 3” long) mechanical pencils that I like to keep in my project bags. I can check off rows or make notes on my pattern pages.

[@rachelraye285]

😊I too keep the labels. It helps me track how much yarn used.

[@crochetdad6830]

I absolutely keep all the labels in my project bag, it feels good to see the stack as I go. I catalog the specs in my journal when I’m done.

[@hebulanebula]

I bought a set on eBay, and thought I was getting a full set..but only four sizes were enclosed. So I make due with what I have, but someday would like to get the full set. Once I started using this brand, and in combination with quality yarn, it’s a game changer. Makes knitting a project, so much more enjoyable! 😊🧶💫

[@balancedskein]

I couldn't agree more. Such a better knitting experience!

[@QueensYarnBoutique]

I also keep a neck light, Chiaogoo needles, collapsible scissors, darning needles, and a ton of stitch markers in my project bag and basket.

[@balancedskein]

Essentials! 💯

[@mariecarter3138]

Hi Kendra, we keep many of the same things in our knitting bags. I love the Town bag and also use Chiaogoo needles, though I immediately chuckled when you mentioned that having the 4” and 5” set of tips might seem excessive because I….ummmm….might have a seriously excessive collection of Chiaogoo needles lol. I also keep the ball bands until the end of a project, but I stuff them in a little organizer binder. Happy Knitting!🌞

[@balancedskein]

Hi Marie! Okay, I'm glad I'm not alone with the needles. I am prepared for literally ANY project 😅

[@PaperPensandCoffee]

I always keep my labels and then put them in my journal book I created for knitters so I will know the name and color lot of the yearn. Along with a snippet of the yarn. Chiaogoo needles are the best! I love their lifetime guarantee if I bend one, they will replace it. Yup it happened one time with I had the stiches way tooo tight. Nice finding your channel.

[@balancedskein]

Thanks for watching! So smart to also keep a piece of the yarn

[@stephaniewilliams8687]

I feel so happy I am not alone in having multiple Chiaogoo sets. One 4 and 5 inch bamboo needles and one 5 inch steel needles - love them and use all three sets. I don’t use shorties yet since the 4 inches work for me.

[@balancedskein]

Oh man, I'm happy too 😅😅

[@stephaniewilliams8687]

@@balancedskein it’s my hobby and NOBODY will question my spending for my happiness! 😂

[@Preciousknits7916]

Hi Kendra yaas I too keep my ball bands while working on projects 😂 Thanks for quick am chat

[@balancedskein]

I'm so glad I'm not alone on that one 😅 thanks for watching!

[@PiklizTafia]

I keep the yarn labels too, i discard them once i complete my project

[@lynetteoneal8866]

Hi Kendra, I kept all of my ball bands for years until I moved last year. My plan was to put them in a shadow box and hang in my craft room. But when moving, I decided I really didn't want anything extra.

[@balancedskein]

That's a cool idea though! But i totally get why you decided to throw them away. I want to do something similar with my swatches one day

[@marymitchell6733]

I keep the ball bands during a project. It helps me estimate how far each skein is going and if I will have enough for mods I am making. I recycle them when the project is done. Where's your pattern? I'm guessing on your phone. This was fun.

[@balancedskein]

That's so smart! I never had to estimate yarn in that way, but I might have reached that point on this project 😬. And yes, I always follow patterns on my phone

[@selfishknitter]

I have been saving ball bands for years and I have no idea why. There is no ball band scrapbook in my future. 😅

[@balancedskein]

🤣🤣

[@rhondamcgary5542]

Hi there! May be a dumb question, but where do you keep the pattern/instructions? Do you keep a hard copy for reference?

[@balancedskein]

Nope, I follow patterns from my phone 😁