Knitting Needle Case 2020 / How it all started

I am so happy to let you know that my first sewing pattern is almost done! It will come in two sizes and has a beautiful back pocket that is so easy and fun to make.

This super handy Knitting Needle Case was designed by my daughter Paulina @paulieknits not so long ago. She is an obsessive knitter and desperately needed an organizer for ALL the knitting needles she has. Here are the first drawings of it:

This was the first Knitting Needle Case I have sewn for her:

Knitting Needle Case, small size

After using this for a while she decided that it is too small to keep ALL her knitting needles, and she needs a bigger one. Ok, said mom, here it is:

Knitting Needle Case, big size

- Yea cool, but I need more pockets for circular needles with some snaps, said Paulina. - No problem!

Knitting Needle Case, big size

So.., here is the Material List to make a big one:

• Exterior fabric (Canvas), Total fabric needed: 30,5 cm x 127 cm (12” x 50”)

• Lining fabric (Quilting cotton), Total fabric needed: 70 cm x 111 cm, (27 ½” x 43 ¾”))

• Medium weight fusible interfacing (I used Vlieseline H250): Total fabric needed: 103x90 cm (40½” x 35 ½”).

• Notions:

  ·      Zipper 18 cm long (7 1/8”)

  ·      Elastic band 60 cm (23 ½”) long, width is optional

  ·      7 snaps 12mm (1/2”)

  ·      Matching polyester thread

  ·      Thick needle for canvas/denim (nr.90-100)

  ·      Sewing machine

  ·      Rotary cutter or scissors

  ·      Wonder tape/sewing tape (optional)

Knitting Needle Case, small size

This tutorial is a step-by-step instructions with pictures where I will for ex. also explain and show how to make a zipper pocket and how to make a bias tape. I included a cutting layout which makes it easier to visualize all the pattern pieces that you need to cut out. The measurements are in both cm and inches.

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Knitting Needle Case, big size.

This Knitting Needle Case has an extended pockets panel and can be used for short interchangeable knitting needles. I will update the pattern with this feature very soon!

Now, let´s have a look at what my pattern testers have made, I wouldn´t be able to make this pattern without them! Thank you all!