I want to sew a big (ish) bag for my MIL's knitting stuff. Seen any patterns?

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I was kind of thinking like a big carpet bag shape, so using a metal frame. Or maybe just a trug shape?

I'm not a knitter so don't know what would be useful to her. Any thoughts?

It's for a birthday present in a couple of months.

I think Amy Butler has a knitting/ craft bag pattern, but I would go into Pinterest and search for knitting bag pattern and I bet you'll get loads of free patterns....

thank you yoni, I'll have a mooch.

Do you knit? Do you (or anyone) have an idea of what kind of shape/size would be useful for a knitter?

Like, does it have to be wide enough for needles to lie down in it, or do knitters not mind if they stick out the top?

I am possibly overthinking this.

gah. initial searches get knitting patterns for bags... this is why I'm asking here!

I prefer my knitting to lie flat, so bag should be slightly wider than knitting needles.

It`s also nice to have a pocket for sewing needles, tape measure, scissors.

And if the bag closes it is nice, so that projects don`t get grubby if abandonned for a while...

I think it is a lovely idea to make a knitting bag, your MIL is very lucky

Thanks pixel, that rules out a trig style. I'll look for something that meets your criteria!

I'm loving the carpet style bag - if you find one let us know where

I've made a knitting bag for myself. I couldn't find anything I liked! I based it the proportions of an Asda a bag-for-life, IIRC it was about 40cmx40cmx18cm. It was quilted to give it body but is still a bit soft to stand up (I'm not much of an expert on quilting). I decided against a zip and it has buttons to close. It possibly doesn't need to be quite so high but I have several projects stuffed in it.

I also have a vv old Woman's Weekly pattern for making one of these bags - ace and a lot more spacious than the sort of bags-on-a-stand you get from John Lewis in icky fabrics. I made a few years ago and they were always well received - pm me if you're interested in a copy

I think there is one like that in one of my books - the bag making bible, IIRC.

ooh, I'm still looking, thanks stealth!

I had more joy searching for a "craft bag" on Pinterest and found this (although you have to pay for the pattern) and this.

Alternatively, this (Pinterest link) is more of a tote bag with extra pockets round the side for scissors etc.

aHAA! That first one is PERFECT PeterParker, thank you!