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Repurposed Zipper Bag

Kim Chaloner repurposed her Robeez (baby shoes) bag to work a two color knitting project. The rope handle can be removed, creating two perfect coated holes for yarn. I've seen these plastic zippered bags for other products, too, and the smooth surface allows the yarn to spin around the ball inside quite easily. Perfect for traveling with a multi-color project, which can often be a nightmare. - Link.

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Posted by: C-A on February 9, 2008 at 11:38 AM

I've been doing the same thing with my Robeez packs!! Really good tip.

Posted by: fireflicker on February 6, 2008 at 11:12 AM

Ah, great idea and here I've been using a plastic ziploc bag all along :)Which also works well tho, you just loc the middle then have both types of yarn feeding from each side.

Posted by: Heather on February 6, 2008 at 8:01 AM

I've been doing this for a while! Clear packing tape quickly repairs any hole and tears caused by needle of hooks!

http://heather-knits.blogspot.com

Posted by: Vanessa on February 5, 2008 at 8:10 AM

Yeah, Kim! One of the most inventive and dedicated repurposers I know!

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