Sometimes it is necessary to change the knitting needle size in the middle of knitting, whether you are knitting socks or a sweater.If you have all of your knitting needles in one place, you will be able to do that task quicker and easier.A knitting needle roll up will keep all of your needles in one place, but it will also prevent them from getting damaged.
Step 1: You can use your choice of fabric to cut the two large rectangles.
The rectangles need to be at least 13 inches wide and 8 inches tall.Consider canvas, linen, or twill as a heavier material for the outside.Cotton is a lighter material for the inside.
Step 2: The two fabric pieces have the right sides facing in.
Make sure the edges and corners are straight.
Step 3: Using a 12 inch seam allowance, sew around the edges.
A small gap can be left from one of the narrow edges.To turn the fabric inside out, you need a big gap along one of the long edges.As you sew, remove the pins.
Step 4: Turn the fabric inside out after you clip the corners.
If you can, clip as close to the stitching as possible.Reducing bunching and bulking will be aided by this.You can use a knitting needle or a chopstick to help turn the corners.
Step 5: Press the entire piece with an iron after folding the bottom edge up.
Use sewing pins to hold the flap down.Tuck any excess fabric into the gap as well.The base for the knitting needles will be in this pocket.
Step 6: Cut a piece of ribbon, fold it in half, and insert it into the gap.
The folded part of the ribbon needs to be inserted.If you can, align it with the top part of the gap.Pin the ribbon in place when you are done.The ribbon needs to be at least 5 inches from the bottom of the roll up.You can use a seam ripper to remove some of the stitching on the roll up.A thin ribbon is what you should choose.It would be ideal to have something around 14-inch.It will work well with bias tape.
Step 7: All the way around the roll up.
Try to get as close to the edge as possible.Make sure to backstitch a few times after sewing at the ribbon.The ribbon should be reinforced to prevent the thread from unraveling.
Step 8: Make the slots for your knitting needles by drawing vertical lines 1 to 2 inches apart on the pocket.
You can use a tailor's chalk or pen.You can mark the lines with sewing pins.
Step 9: Topstitch on the lines.
A thread color that matches the fabric can be used.To prevent the thread from unraveling, backstitch a few times at the beginning and end of your sewing.
Step 10: You can use your roll up.
Roll the fabric up by sliding your knitting needles into the slots.Start rolling from the bare side.Wrap one ribbon piece once or twice around the bundle, then wrap the other ribbon in the opposite direction.Attach the ribbons into a bow.
Step 11: Attach the two pieces of fabric to the roll up.
The fabric pieces need to be at least 13 inches wide and 1 inch longer than the longest knitting needle.For the outside, choose a nice print.You can use cotton, linen, or canvas.There is a solid color for the inside/lining.Cotton is the best fabric for this.
Step 12: You should cut your pocket pieces.
You can use the same color or choose a different one.The thinner the fabric is, the easier it will be to sew.If you are working with double-pointed needles, consider cutting a 13 by 8-inch.The points will be protected by this.
Step 13: The pockets should be folded in half and pressed flat with an iron.
You'll get a 13 by 6.5-inch (33.02 by 16.1-centimeter) strip and a 13- by 4-inch (cc by cc- inch) Strip.If you are making a top flap for your roll up, you should fold it in half.Make sure the right side of the fabric is on the outside because you won't be turning the pockets inside out.You can use a heat setting on your iron that is suitable for the fabric you are working with.
Step 14: The pockets should be pinned to the right side of the piece.
Turn the large piece of fabric that you will be using for the outside of your roll up so that the right side is facing you.If you want the big pocket to align with the raw edges, place it down first.The pocket should face towards the middle.Put the smaller pocket on top.Again, make sure that the edges are straight.Put everything in place.The top flap should be positioned along the top of the outside piece.The long, raw edges need to align and the folded edge needs to face towards the middle.
Step 15: Make the slots for your knitting needles by drawing vertical lines on the pockets.
The side edge should be 12 inch from the first and last lines.The lines should be 2 inches apart.You can use a pen or chalk.The lines are drawn from the top edge of the back pocket all the way down to the bottom.1 inch (2.54 centimeters) may be enough for you if you work with skinny needles.2 inches (5.08 centimeters) may work better if you work with thick needles.Leave the top flat alone.
Step 16: Topstitch along those lines.
To prevent the thread from unraveling, backstitch a few times at the front.You don't have to sew across the first and last line.The regular stitching will cover them because they are 12 inch away from the side edge.The thread can be used in any color you want.You can use a contrasting color or match it to the pockets.When you put the roll up, the lines won't be visible because you are sewing them now.
Step 17: Pin the long piece of elastic to the middle of the right side edge.
First, cut the elastic, then fold it in half.Put the middle of the right side edge of your roll up in place.It's okay if some elastic sticks out from under the fabric if the cut edges of the elastic are aligned with the raw edge.A thin piece of elastic is what you should choose.A 14-inch (0.64 centimeters) wide item would be ideal.It won't loop around the button if it's too thick.
Step 18: The wrong side of you will be facing the lining piece.
Make sure the edges and corners are straight.If you are using it, the pockets, top flap, and elastic should be sandwiched between the lining and outside fabric.You can use the pins you used earlier to pin everything together at this point.
Step 19: There is a 3-inch gap on the right side of the roll up if you sew all the way around it.
The seam allowance is 12 inch.The large/back pocket should be positioned just above the gap.The roll should be wide enough so that you can turn it inside out.As you sew, remove the pins.
Step 20: Turn the roll up inside out when you clip the corners.
The corners should be clipped to reduce bulk.Try to get as close to the stitching as possible.Once you have turned the fabric inside out, use a long, slender tool to push the corners out.
Step 21: Press your roll up with an iron if the gap is closed.
To secure the gap with sewing pins, fold the edges in and align them with the rest of the roll up.To iron the roll up, focus on the corners and edges.
Step 22: Topstitch around the roll up.
If the outside is facing you, position the roll up.The pockets will not get caught on the foot of the sewing machine.Use a thread color that matches the fabric.As you sew, remove the sewing pins.If you want to get fancy, put bias tape around the edges of the roll up.The bias tape has an inside edge.Place the tape on either side of the elastic.
Step 23: There is a button.
You can find a large button and sew it on right next to the elastic.When you open your roll up, try to sew through the top layer of fabric, because you won't see the stitching inside.
Step 24: You can use your roll up.
The larger needles should be put into the back of the pockets.Start from the plain edge and work your way towards the elastic and button.Wrap the elastic around the button.Tuck the ends of the needles under the flap.You can use the front pocket to store your crochet hooks.