Thursday, July 3, 2014

Circular knitting needle storage/organization

I wanted to share how I organize/store my circular needles.  I am struggling with this currently since I have a bunch of needles, but that doesn't stop me from wanting to buy more needles.

I found these little gadgets at Dollar Tree.  I liked the pink color.



 It is just a little expandable organizer.  It has tabs that can hold a paper so I could write the description if I wanted, but I just left them blank.  I put the needles in size order so it is easy to find what I need.  I also keep the needles in their original packaging.  Most of the needles have what size and brand they are marked on the needle or cord itself so it isn't necessary to keep the original packaging.
The problem I am having is that the elastic that wraps around to keep it closed is losing it's strength.  I have so much in it that the elastic has become worthless so I have a ribbon that I tie around it to keep it closed.  The front flap doesn't stay lined up properly when it is closed anymore.










I have to find another storage solution, but I don't want to spend a lot of money.  Any suggestions?