{"id":2575,"date":"2011-10-07T14:34:20","date_gmt":"2011-10-07T18:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/?p=2575"},"modified":"2011-12-07T14:53:48","modified_gmt":"2011-12-07T19:53:48","slug":"knitting-needle-and-crochet-hook-organizer-rolls-tutorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/2011\/10\/07\/knitting-needle-and-crochet-hook-organizer-rolls-tutorial\/","title":{"rendered":"Knitting Needle and Crochet Hook Organizer Rolls Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"

I did some major organizing in my craft room<\/a> this week.\u00a0 While I was at it I finally took care of a project I\u2019ve been wanting to do for some time: organize my knitting needles and crochet hooks in rolls.<\/p>\n

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You can make these rolls for just about any kind of tool you\u2019ve got.\u00a0 I\u2019ll show you how I figured out the dimensions so you can make your own.<\/p>\n

You will need two pieces of fabric, one for the lining and one for the main fabric.\u00a0 You also need a yard of ribbon for ties.<\/p>\n

(Click on any of the photos to enlarge.\u00a0 Click on the square with an arrow to make them even bigger.)<\/p>\n

First, you need to lay out your tools and take some measurements.\u00a0 Here are my crochet hooks:<\/p>\n

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The tallest hook is 6\u201d and if I allow \u00bd\u201d for each hook, plus some extra room, I\u2019ll need my roll to be about 15\u201d wide. I\u2019m also going to add 2\u201d at the top to allow for a flap that will fold down and prevent my hooks from falling out while it\u2019s rolled up.<\/p>\n

Therefore the lining piece will need to finish at 15\u201dx 8\u201d, so add \u00bd\u201d for seam allowances and cut a piece of fabric at 15.5\u201d x 8.5\u201d.<\/p>\n

The main fabric piece will include the pocket for all the hooks to slip into; 3\u201d seems to be just about right for this pocket.\u00a0 So I\u2019ll cut a piece of fabric the same width of my lining (15.5\u201d,) but 3\u201d deeper (8.5\u201d + 3\u201d= 11.5\u201d.)<\/p>\n

Hopefully this diagram will clear up the math:<\/p>\n

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Here are my two pieces all cut.\u00a0 (Please ignore the fact that the blue fabric is pieced together.\u00a0 I wanted to use it but didn\u2019t have a large enough scrap.)<\/p>\n

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You\u2019ll notice that if you fold up the 3\u201d pocket on your main fabric piece, it should be the exact same size as the lining piece.\u00a0 (Blurry, I know. Sorry!)<\/p>\n

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Narrow hem one long edge of your main fabric piece.\u00a0 This will be the top edge of your pocket.<\/p>\n

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Fold up the pocket on your main fabric so right sides are together.\u00a0 Layer your lining on top of this, right sides together.\u00a0 Center an 18\u201d piece of ribbon between the lining and main fabric on one of the short sides.<\/p>\n

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Stitch with a \u00bc\u201d seam around three sides: the two short sides and the one long side without the fold.<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Here it is with corners clipped and stitched around only three sides, <\/em>not stitched on the side with the fold.<\/p>\n

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Turn right side out.<\/p>\n

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Now flip the pocket right side out.\u00a0 It will automatically be on the side with the lining. Press.<\/p>\n

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Now use a ruler and marking pencil to mark off the slots in your pocket.\u00a0 Stitch on these lines, making sure to backstitch securely, especially at the top of each pocket.<\/p>\n

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Go ahead and put in your hooks…<\/p>\n

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…and fold down the 2\u201d protective flap.<\/p>\n

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Starting at the end without the ribbon, roll it up.
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Sew another 18\u201d piece of ribbon at the mark.\u00a0 I like to fold under the end of the ribbon and stitch in a nice, neat square.<\/p>\n

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Now your roll is ready to tie up!<\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s one I made for my knitting needles.\u00a0 Don\u2019t you just love that fabric?\u00a0 In its former life it was a trick-or-treating bag for my kids.\u00a0\u00a0\"knitting-needle-roll-tied\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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Measurements for the knitting needle roll:<\/p>\n