The Kipster KIP Bag, you know, Knitting in Public!

I worked on this design with a customer who wanted a bag that she could use while walking and knitting. Hmm I thought,how unusual. But, after a bit of Googling, on my part, I discovered this is a growing trend and this type of bag is commonly called a KIP bag, for Knitting in Public. In fact, there is a World Wide Knitting in Public Event.

On June the 13th & 14th as well as the 20th & 21st, knitters all over the world are encouraged to gather and knit in public together.

I've been working on making a few for inventory, taking pics, (in order to do this I had to borrow some supplies from one of my neighbors) writing the description, all the "behind the scenes" work that is required to add a new product.

Today it's all finished and so for all you KIPer's this bag is designed to make it easy for you!

Find them in my shop by clicking here

A few features

Tall

9”

22.86 cm

Diameter

5 1/2"

13.97 cm

Two zippered pockets circle the exterior. Great for stitch markers or even a place to put your id and money.

A d-ring between the two pockets provides a place to hold while zipping the bag closed

and

also a place to attach a pair of scissors, or other tool, to avoid leaving them behind in some random waiting room, on a park bench, or on the bus. The scissors can still be dropped into the pocket, but are secured to the bag as well.

A set of pockets circle the bag’s interior

Three slots for needles and three open slip pockets for circular needles, crochet hooks and all your other equipment

A split key ring attachment point at the upper back provides maximum versatility

This allows you to...

attach a sewing gauge, or other tool to the bag

or

attach a carabiner to the bag to hang from your belt, belt loop or another bag

You could also purchase a wristlet strap or an ABC shoulder strap

I decided to line it with a bone colored 420 denier nylon packcloth.

Its smooth surface allows your yarn to move easily while you knit, plus it gives the bag some needed structure.

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What did the customer say?

"Your work is excellent. I couldn't find anything that even made me go "Hmmm" on close examination and three days living with it.
The design is great - sits up, steady when I'm pulling on the yarn, nothing catching, all my goodies in the bag where I can find it, there are several sets of needles, crochet hooks, circulars in it without crowding the bag or keeping it from closing. I added a set of 7" double pointed needles and it didn't burp. :)
I like the ring on the top of the bag, I find I end up carrying the bag by it. I need to get a carabiner out and hook it to my purse like I do my keys.
Summary: YAY!



Thanks M"
May 26th 2009