the blue blog archives: swim socks

I'm all packed up for a weekend away in NYC. (With the boys.) I'm not expecting to have any knitting time, but just in case, I've packed a little bag.

It's a swim cap that has been sewn into a bag! Isn't it just the neatest thing? It feels all rubbery and spongey just like you'd expect. It's so funny. And it's the perfect size for holding a skein of sock yarn!

posted by alison at 9:03 am | in dye job

Comments

Knitting bags out of swim caps... Genius! The rubber is thick enough to handle even metal needles. I'm inspired!

Posted by: Jillo at June 17, 2006 9:09 AM

Oooh waterproof!

Posted by: Rosemary at June 17, 2006 9:28 AM

That is just the neatest bag ever! Whoever thought of making one out of a swim cap was truly a genius. I also love that sock yarn in there! Have a fun weekend with the boys!

Posted by: Sandee at June 17, 2006 9:28 AM

Adorable bag! Have fun in NYC!!

Posted by: Beverly at June 17, 2006 9:55 AM

What an unusual idea - and waterproof.

Posted by: trek at June 17, 2006 10:04 AM

what a great idea for a bag!

Posted by: gleek at June 17, 2006 10:33 AM

Very cool! And perfect for a hot summer weekend!

Posted by: Miz Booshay at June 17, 2006 11:16 AM

Do you remember the caps with the three dimensional flowers on them! That would be a riot!

Posted by: Miz Booshay at June 17, 2006 11:17 AM

Found-object handbags are so neat!

Posted by: mote at June 17, 2006 11:54 AM

That is a hilariously original and fun idea! I love it! And if you were to drop your knitting bag in water (unlikely, maybe, but I'm clumsy), your socks would be perfectly fine. Cool!

Posted by: Karma at June 17, 2006 1:40 PM

I posted a link to your blog from the Knit Sock Kit Swap for inspiration for their bags for the swap. The link to the swap is: http://www.ksks.scoutj.com/

Posted by: Lavendersheep at June 17, 2006 2:20 PM

Oh!! I love that. My grandmother used to wear those, I remember the smell so well. What a great idea.

Posted by: Beak at June 17, 2006 2:40 PM

very neat! have a great weekend!

Posted by: michal at June 17, 2006 3:08 PM

How darn cute is that bag?????!!!! If you can, please share where you picked it up. I love it!

Posted by: Bossygirl at June 17, 2006 3:25 PM

Never mind--duh. Found your link to the bag. Have a great trip!

Posted by: Bossygirl at June 17, 2006 3:26 PM

OMG... as an ex-swimmer, I find that bag totally Rad! : )

Posted by: limedragon :-: Harriet at June 17, 2006 6:39 PM

That's a great bag. Love the colour of your yarn.

Posted by: brooke at June 17, 2006 6:45 PM

Love that bag - I remember being forced to wear those at the nearest swimming pool when I was a kid (all park district pools in Chicago required swim caps - most Y's too until about 20 years ago - parks may still). I looked at teh Otto website & she has the coolest art works available as pillows, cards or prints & she even does custom stuff - all extremely reasonably priced.

Posted by: Donna at June 17, 2006 10:58 PM

Too cool!

Posted by: The Purloined Letter at June 18, 2006 7:31 AM

Ha, a swimcap! How cool!

Posted by: Amanda at June 18, 2006 1:07 PM

LOVE that bag. I've been looking for a goofy swim cap like that. I'd love to have an Ethel Merman Halooween costume in my repetoire.

Posted by: Kat at June 18, 2006 1:54 PM

To keep that bag from degrading into a sticky mess all over whatever lovely yarn you've got in it, keep it out of the sun/heat, and an occasional dusting of either cornstarch or baby powder, inside and out, would also extend its life.

Signed, The Swim Coach's Wife.

Posted by: Szarka at June 19, 2006 9:36 AM

LOL, what will they think of next.

Posted by: Orli at June 20, 2006 7:23 AM

NICE!!

I've been using bags that travel mugs came in. As in, a gift travel mug came in a velvety bag with a draw string at the top. Handy, but the needles poke through. Gonna have to see if I can find one of these here in Canada!

Posted by: knitty-kat at June 20, 2006 12:18 PM

What an awesome idea! Whoda thunk??? :)

Posted by: Cerella at June 22, 2006 2:22 AM