Stop! I’ve found the Holy Grail of project bags. The best part? You can win your very own in your fabric and personalization of choice!
As a knitter/crocheter, is it possible to have too many project bags? Is that like asking is it possible to have too much yarn? “NO! Never! How dare you even voice such a thought!”
As a mother who is also a knitter, I am the (proud?) owner of literally 100 different bags of various shapes, sizes, and purposes: two diaper bags, an army of suitcases, overnight bags for the kids, lunch bags, pool bag, beach bag (because the pool and the beach necessitate different bags, naturally), grocery bags, library book bags, gym bag, five purses, dozens of knitting project bags, a free bag from ETV… well you get the picture.
Why do we collect so many bags? For me, at least, I am always searching for things that serve the purpose well. For example, it’s taken four diaper bags for me to find the perfect one that holds what I need, in a way that makes sense, and isn’t covered in Winnie the Pooh.
I am always on the lookout for the “perfect” bag.
Well, I’ve found it. When Crystal, the moderator of my Stitch ‘n Bitch, showed off her bag and told us about her online party for them, I was convinced it would be perfect.
And it is.
It’s the Holy Grail of knitting project bags: the Get A Grip, by Initials, Inc. It comes in small ($30) and large ($45). Here is mine (the “small”):
I chose the fabric and the personalization (which is FREE). As you can see, the “small” holds a whole lot of stuff. I had to unpack mine to make it look prettier for the picture; it can easily hold twice as much as I have pictured.
“Get A Grip” Initials Inc. Catalog Page- fall colors
I cannot say enough good things about this bag. The pockets circle the outside. There are two smaller pockets (perfect for dpns, scissors, or pencils), larger pockets, and medium sized ones. I pop my cell phone in one and my wallet in the other, and I’m off to Knit Night!. I love that it’s structured, so you can always see inside it, and your yarn streams out of it perfectly. It won’t collapse and crush your sock needles out of the stitches. Also, there is enough room under the handle to put a magazine or pattern cover. No more worries about how to carry those around without them getting wrinkled!
Working on a larger project such as an afghan? The large bag would make Mary Poppins forget her manners and fight you for it. It’s Ah-mazing.
“Get A Grip” large, Initials Inc. Catalog page
Initials, Inc. have sales reps who work from home. Their customer service is quick, fabulous, and professional. They have so many products to make life easier: diaper bags, organizers, hot/cold food carriers, lunch bags, purses, suitcases, overnight cases, etc. Choose your fabric and your personalization (always 100% FREE)!
To enter to win your very own personalized small Get A Grip from Initials, Inc.:
1. Leave a comment here on the blog telling me your favorite fabric option for the Get A Grip AND the name of one other Initials, Inc. product that you love.
2. Click here: Rafflecopter Giveaway form (it’s on my Facebook page) and enter.
3. Must be 18+ to enter, must be continental US resident.
Winner will be chosen and announced Monday, August 20. You will get to choose your fabric and personalization.
Can’t wait to win it? I’m hosting an online party! Choose me, Carrie Rieder (Uknit2.com online party), as your party host and start shopping. The party will run through the end of the month. During the month of August, if you spend $35, the Lunch Lady cooler is only $12.50. **Please choose the option to have your purchases shipped to you, not to me, unless you know me personally and live near me.
I’m so excited to introduce you to this fabulous product! Good luck and happy knitting!
*Must be +18 and a US continental resident to enter.
**As always, my opinions are my own. Initials, Inc. graciously agreed to provide a bag for the giveaway after I told them I wanted to review their product on Uknit2.com.**
GIVEAWAY ENDED: CONGRATULATIONS AMY J!!
Darling bag! I love the small striped bag – all those great pockets would really help me organize my projects.
Hi Karen, what is your favorite fabric? And what other Initials, Inc. product do you like?
I love both small and large bag!!!! Best knitting bag ever!
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I love this amazing bag! My favorite pattern design is pink, black,purple and yellow zig zag strip!
I am going to get one of the bigger ones! That’s perfect for a knitting bag! For the small on I like the Circle Up fabric out of the choices that are offered and I really think the Organizer Caddy would go great as a little organizer for the big bag
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Don’t forget to enter my personalized bag giveaway! It’s not just for knitters!
I love the paisley fabric they have listed int heir catalogue. Love the colours especially! They are so happy.
The product I like best is the Get a Grip, of course, but other than that I am quite taken by the Off the Wall organiser.
I love the Off the Walls too!
I love the savanah fabric (black/white flowers) and the lunch lady bag is so cute too!
I love the chocolate (all things chocolate all the time!) but also love the Dish would sure beat the newspapers and cardboard around my casserole dish.
I love the train bags, and the ereader case… and loving the Paloma print!
I love the small Savanah and of course the Prizm in the large. All of those colors and patterns would be a great insperation to any knitter\crocheter. Thanks for sharing this info on the bags they look like a great future present.
I like the small black and white checks bag. the other item I like is the e-reader case. thanks!
My favorite is the chocolate
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As a pretty mainstream, boring person, I like the plain black the best! It would go with most everything.
Are we to leave comments here? My favorite summer knit this summer was a shawl and a cotton vest for the Ravelenics. I watched a TON of Olympics!
I like the dish casserole carrier. The crafting bag would be nice in zig.
I love Hot Pink and Fandango! The Get a Grip ones are wonderful…but I’m a sucker for the big Metro bag! Thanks!
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I love the small get a grip bags! I have thought about getting a large one too.
I like the small circle up bag and Ipad cover
I love the Savannah fabric for the tote, and I have to get some of the Mini Magnetic Pockets! What a great organizing idea.
Savannah is my favorite fabric. I have two of the dolls that they used to have. It is a perfect bag!
I like the Hot Pink print best
I like the Big Metro Bag the best
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I love paloma or savannah! Both are so lovely.
I also love the organizing caddy. What an awesome idea.
I am loving the Get a Grip medium bag with the Savannah fabric. I can see bright pink or lavender as the color to personalize it with. Or even lime green. I’m pretty sure I’m ordering that one. I’ve been looking non-stop all day for project bag, and now I think I’ve found it!
I also am LOVING the travel wallet.
I love the Paisley Pop fabric
The 180 East West bag is smashing too!
My favorite fabric option from the catalog is the Savannah print, and the Soho Shopper is super cute.
I love the Circle Up fabric! I also like the All Weather blanket to keep handy for park days or the beach or what have you…..so easy to bring along! Thanks for your awesome giveaway!
Songbird Dot pattern (pink with white spots) is my absolute favorite! The travel duffle would have to be my favorite bag in the catalog, they look like they are so roomy and would stand up well to travel-wear. I’m taking a trip to the east coast this fall and this would be amazing
I love the get a grip medium bag in savannah. Paisley pop is really cute, too! But I think I favor savannah just slightly more.
I also adore the travel bag. So cute!
What a wonderful giveaway! Thanks for hosting this!
I must admit, I’m not a bag person, or a tote person, or a purse person! But this, this, this might just win me over to the dark side of knitting bags.
Ever since my knitting habit has grown to monster sized epic projects, I’ve secretly been on the lookout for the “perfect” knitting bag. You know the type, small yet large enough to fit a large shawl and really large circs, serviceable, strong material, plenty of organization, and well…cheap! I found my last bag at a goodwill and it’s no longer working.
This however, seems just about perfect. The right price the right size the right amount of organization. In fact, it seems just about perfect. I might even consider buying the bag myself if I don’t wint this giveaway.
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Fabric wise Savannah is such a classic black and white pattern.
As for other products, the one trip wonder looks pretty nifty!
Ha! I know. I used to just use grocery bags until I discovered how much more fun it is to be organized and, well, pretty! Thank you!
I LOVE the Town & Country bag in Amelia. My initials are LLL, so of course, I would have LCubed embroidered on my bag!
I love the chocolate fabric, and the handbags are my favorites!
(I clicked the rafflecopter link, but it’s taking me to a facebook page????)
Tha’ts my page, please go there, it’s a Giveaways tab on the page with the Rafflecopter link. WordPress does not support Rafflecopter.
Chocolate fabric and the handbag is my favorite! (rafflecopter link is taking me to a Facebook page?!?!)
That’s my FB page. That’s right!
I like the Savannah fabric for this bag. i also really like their soho sling bag!
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I love the “small” ($30) in the fabric choice that you chose! But I don’t see it in the list
So I would choose the “zig” fabric as a second option!
I like the get a grip in large as well and the city tote!
The colors out now are the fall line. I think I bought mine when they still had summer options, but I’ll ask Kim about it.
I love the black and the small and large get a grip bags are fab!
I also like the travel duffel in the black print that looks like it is called Buckheat.
I love the Paloma – it’s so elegant. I love the Soho Sling.
I cant decide which i like better the black and brown zig strip or the pink multi color one. I love this big !! In all sizes