5 Travel Project Bags for Knitting and Crocheting on the Go

If you’ve ever tried to stitch while on the go, you know that it’s difficult to keep things organized. Starting a project away from home can be a challenge without the proper storage and accessibility. Whether cramped in the middle seat of an airplane or taking your project to a coffee house down the street, we have a roundup of great travel project bags to help haul your knitting and crochet projects.

Related: Knitting on an Airplane and Other Travel Tips for Makers

Leudes Knitting Backpack

This water-resistant Leudes backpack from Amazon is useful for larger projects that require multiple skeins of yarn. Inside, there are six pockets with holes to prevent stranded-colorwork projects from getting tangled. Whether or not you use those grommets is up to you! Some knitters and crocheters prefer to not “lock” their working skeins in their project bag—you’d have to break the yarn to remove it from the bag if you want to switch bags mid-project.

There are also two elastic inner pockets that can hold up to 14” knitting needles and three clear pockets for notions. A large front pocket for accessories and two side pockets provides a lot of extra storage. The top opens wide and the main compartment has a frame to keep the shape of the bag. This backpack is also available in 6 different colors, including three dark and three vibrant shades.

Marra Project Bag

The Marra Project Bag by The Fibre Co. has two internal pockets and an inner drawstring to keep the contents safe. The leather shoulder strap can be folded down to avoid obstructed access to your project and the bag can easily hold 600 g of yarn. It’s just the right size to tuck under the seat in front of you on a plane.

The inside of this bag features a beautiful paisley pattern lining, and the waxed cotton exterior keeps the outside water-resistant. This luxe bag is available in eight colors and handmade in Cumbria, England.

Hipster Crossbody Knitting Project Bag

The Hipster Crossbody Knitting Project Bag by TheMakersStash on Etsy is a great option for a casual travel bag. It has an adjustable and detachable shoulder strap as well as handles so you can choose how you carry your projects and skeins of yarn.

The inside is divided into two big sections and has several pockets to keep your tools organized. For the business traveler, keep your project in one pocket and your laptop in the other. The drawstring top gives a stylish twist to the bag while keeping your items safe.

Hiba Project Bag

The Hiba Project Bag is made by the Danish brand Muud, and distributed by Universal Yarn in the US. The bag is a handmade genuine leather mini-shopper designed to keep your projects and skeins of yarn organized. The Hiba bag has a variety of helpful features, such as a magnet closure, a built-in water bottle holder, two inside zippered pockets, an outside pocket, a built-in key strap, and pockets for your small accessories. There is also a pocket to keep your phone and other electronics protected.

You can carry this bag with the adjustable and removable shoulder strap or the two handles. The Hiba Project Bag is available in two colors: a sleek black or whiskey brown (shown above), both with a black interior.

Large Waxed Canvas Project Tool Bag

The Large Waxed Canvas Project Tool Bag by Heidi West Designs on Etsy is a great project bag for on the go, with hidden metal bars that keep the bag open. It has screen-printed panels with two exterior pockets on each side. On the inside, there are six flat interior pockets plus four slots for needle storage. With a total of 12 pockets attached to this bag, you will have optimal organization space. But we both know you can never have too many pockets!

This handmade bag has screen-printed designs on the exterior and two handles to carry the bag. It’s the perfect carry-on bag for the plane, secured with a zipper at the top and with plenty of room for other items. There is a wide variety of fabric patterns available but, because it is handmade, the exact print or pattern may vary.

Having the right travel bag to carry your knitting or crochet projects and supplies is essential, whether you’re planning a vacation across the pond or just across the street. Long-distance trips require bags that will hold a lot of yarn, your needles or hooks, and your notions. For trips around town, smaller purse-like options are an excellent option. And above all, choose a bag that speaks to your personal style!

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