I made a knitting needle roll for Gran Newton. Now, I'm not sure how practical it is or if she'll ever use it, but I think for traveling it will come in handy. I searched the web for ideas, and sort of took bits and pieces combined with my ideas to get what I wanted. My primary help came from this website.
I will do my best to give somewhat of a tutorial on this, although I'm sooo not an expert. I think I forgot to take pictures of some steps, so bear with me.
STEP 1: Purchase 6 different colors of fabric, quilting quarter size, which is about 17 1/4 in. by 19 1/2 in. after washing; ribbon enough for 2 lengths that measure 28 in. each; and bias tape (bought or homemade), a little over 3 yards.
STEP 2: For the outside (a) and inside (b) fabric, you will keep it the same size. The other fabrics will only need to be adjusted for height. Here's what I did.
For fabric (c) cut to 14 1/4 in. by 19 1/2 in.; this will be the top pocket for long needles
(d) cut to 11 3/4 in. by 19 1/2 in.; this will be the medium size pocket
(e) cut to 9 in. by 19 1/2 in.; this will be the short pocket
(f) cut to 6 1/4 in. by 19 1/2 in.; this will be the little pocket for circular needles or double-pointed needles
STEP 3: Make a 3/4 inch hem at the top of each fabric (the shortest side), except for the back and lining.
STEP 4: On the back side of the lining, using a fabric marker or pencil, draw dividing lines on which you will sew to create the individual pockets going lengthwise down the roll. So, I measured out 10- 1 inch divisions, followed by 3- 2 inch divisions, followed by 2- 1 1/2 inch divisions, marking it from bottom to about 14 inches up (leaving about 3 inches at top for a fold over flap to keep the needles from falling out).
STEP 5: Pin the lining and the three highest pouch pieces together, aligning them up at the bottom edges.
STEP 6:Turn over and sew over the dividing lines on the back of the lining. (this picture is what it will look like when you turn it back over)
STEP 7: Pin the final pouch in place, aligning it at the bottom edge, and sew on the back not over every division line, but only over every 4 inches, leaving the last one at 3 inches wide.
STEP 8:Pin the outside fabric to the back side of the lining. For the ties, fold them in half and pin them to outside fabric at left edge.
STEP 9: Pin the bias tape all the way around, covering the ribbons, and sew. Then turn the tape to the inside and hand sew to attach.
STEP 10: Fold over the top three inches of fabric and iron (or sew a stitch if you like, I didn't get around to it!)
And here's the final product; cute enough for a cat to snuggle with...
