Knitting needle organizer?

Question

I need a hardcore one. Something that can arrange my straight, circular, and massive amount of dpn's by size (and my needles range from 000 to 10.5, as I'm primarily a sock and lace knitter), and is well-organized and makes it easy to access everything. Any suggestions? (Because the coffee tin they're currently in isn't *quite* doing it.)

Answer 1

I have seen those expensive ones with slots for each size. I have never seen one that was less than 29.99.

Here's what I use---I have a rubbermaid container with a bunch of needles in it. I use rubberbands to hold together needles of the same size. I've got tons of needles (my mother in law is a realtor and everytime some elderly woman sells her house she gets rid of her needles and they end up with me). This has been the best way for me.

I also have one of those large rubbermaid containers that slides under the bed. I keep my needle container in it, as well as unfinished projects and yarn. That way my kids won't step on my stuff or play sword fights with needles.

Since you're a sock knitter, you've probably got lots of short, double pointed needles. I used to keep those in a pencil box with rubberbands around each set. It also holds my little tool that measures the needles.

Good luck!

Answer 2

I have some pale gray colored circular needles I purchased in the early 1980's that are BERNAT. The yarn shop went out of business. I tend to crochet more than knit. Hope this helps a little. :)

Answer 3

I've seen these at Joanns and at Michaels. Don't know if they hold the great big ones.

Simplicity or McCalls also has a sewing pattern for an organizer. It would be pretty easy to make.

Answer 4

i store mine in those tall cans potatoe chips come in, all else in a plastic container purchased at a dollar store. You can knit a sleeve for the chip can or get artistic and decoupage it. Plastic container you can leave as is as they come in all colors or get creatice and decorate it too.