4 Knitting Bags to Organize Your Yarn Projects

Get your yarn projects organized with the best knitting bags and totes! A great knitting project bag is essential for your crochet or knitting work.

There are several styles to choose from – drum, backpack, or a simple bag with organizer pockets. Which style you prefer depends on what you want out of your bag.

Our Picks

Check out our favorites here. Or scroll down for in-depth reviews.

Best Overall: Teamoy Knitting Bag
Best Personalized: Do Knot Disturb Knitting Personalized Tote Bag
Best “Drum” Style: Yarn Boss Yarn Bag
Best Backpack Style: Knitting Bag Backpack

What to Look for in Knitting Bags:

When you’re buying a knitting bag, there are a few things you should consider before deciding which one.

Size: how big a bad you need depends on what knitting supplies you want to store or carry in it. If you only knit small projects, a small bag will be fine. If you knit bigger projects like blankets or sweaters, you’ll need a larger bag.

Durability: You want it to last, so it should be made from a durable material that can stand up to wear and tear. Look for bags made from sturdy fabrics like canvas or nylon.

Compartments and pockets: Compartments and pockets are the main reason you pick a bag over a basket. If you already have a good idea what size and how many compartments you need, you just need to find a bag with those options. If you’re not sure, look for bags with several different-sized pockets for holding needles yarn, and other accessories.

Comfort: Make sure it has comfortable straps or handles for carrying.

Style: the look of the bag may or may not matter to you, but they come in everything from wild patterns to very sedate solids. Pick something you will like, or that the person you’re gifting it to will like.

Best Knitting Bags

BEST OVERALL: Teamoy Knitting Bag

This is a terrific all-purpose knitting bag - well-made, a good size a lots of compartments to keep everything organized.

PROS:

This bag has lots of pockets/compartments to hold unfinished project and knitting supplies.
It's also got pouches to hold your skeins of yarn and keep them from getting tangled.
Grommets to pull yarn through without getting it out.
PVC flaps keep needles from falling out of their storage pocket.

CONS:

Knitters with bigger projects like blankets may feel it's not big enough.
Some complaints about stitching

PERSONALIZED: Do Knot Disturb Knitting Personalized Tote Bag

You can get this tote personalized, but that's not its only great feature. It's well made, and you can buy an optional organizer for just a few extra dollars.

PROS:

Personalization: pick your color and what name you want it to have, and this bag will be personalized for you or the person you're gifting it to.
Optional nylon organizer - spend a little extra if you want it, and don't bother if don't
Heavy duty and high quality

CONS:

No returns. This is normal with personalized products, but be aware.

BEST DRUM STYLE: Yarn Boss Yarn Bag

This is a drum style or round bag that gets praise even from reviewers who say they've never liked drum bags before. This spacious tote can fit up to 10 skeins of yarn, and has multiple pockets and compartments for needles, patterns, and accessories.

PROS:

Smart storage and six large grommets make mean you can pull yarn out of the bag as you work with no snagging.
Ample storage: it has three large pockets, one zippered, and four pencil pockets for hooks and needles.
Comes with a removable divider.
Durable: it's made to last, but comfortable lightweight. Folds flat for easy storage.
Comfort: Adjustable, detachable shoulder strap included.

CONS:

Some reviewers feel it's not big enough for larger projects.
Drum style isn't for everyone.

BEST BACKPACK STYLE: Knitting Bag Backpack

Have you ever wanted a backpack style tote for your knitting and crochet projects? This is the one for you!

PROS:

Plenty of Room: it measures 33*17*45cm / 13*6.7*17.7 inches just for the bag. The yarn storage organizer is 28 liters and can store 30 pieces of yarn, 50g each,
TSA friendly
It has 5 inner pockets to hold 14” knitting needles and three clear PVC inner pockets for other supplies. The front pouches and loops hold crochet hooks and accessories. Additional side pockets for other necessities.
Built in USB charger outside and built in charging cable inside

CONS: