{"product_id":"long-knitting-needle-case-16-inch-straight-needles-43cm","title":"Long Knitting Needle Case for 16 Inch Straight Needles — Slim 43cm Zip Case with Measuring Strip","description":"\u003cp\u003eExtra-long straight knitting needles are the ones nothing fits. At 14, 15 or 16 inches they stand proud of every pouch in the drawer, they bend when a tote gets packed, and most cases sold as \"knitting needle organizers\" are built for circulars or 10-inch straights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis case is 43cm (16.93in) tall and takes straight needles up to 16 inches — the length that usually forces you into a poster tube or a plastic bag. It is 2cm deep, so it slides down the side of a project bag instead of filling it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInside, a single lined panel carries about 13 elastic slots stitched across it. Needles slip under the elastic and stay where you put them, sorted by size rather than tipped into a bundle. A zip runs the whole way around, and a printed measuring strip is sewn down the outer edge — so the case that stores your needles also measures your knitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHolds straight knitting needles up to 16 in \/ 40 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCase dimensions: 43 x 14 x 2 cm (16.93 x 5.51 x 0.79 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAbout 13 elastic slots across a single lined panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCapacity depends on needle thickness — each slot takes one or more needles, and the photos show roughly 20-25 in place\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eZip closure running the full way around the case\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrinted measuring strip along the outer edge, marked in centimetres and inches, reading to 15 in \/ 38 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in loop handle at the top\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWater-resistant polyester outer\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFive finishes: Blue Bee, Roses, Hazelnut, Craft Pattern, Blue Daisy\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeight approx. 165-170 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCase only — needles and accessories are not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/1082\/9474\/files\/il_fullxfull.7645907726_ng0l.jpg?v=1770662078\" alt=\"Dimension guide for the long knitting needle case: 43cm by 16.93in tall, 14cm by 5.51in wide and 2cm by 0.79in deep, with close-ups of the alloy zipper, finger ring handle, printed measuring strip, water beading on the fabric and the flexible elastic slot\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case unzips and opens flat into one long panel. Needles go in tip-down under the elastic band, which is stitched at intervals so it forms roughly 13 separate slots rather than one loose strap — that is what keeps pairs together and stops the whole set sliding into a heap when you tilt the case. Push a thicker pair into one slot and it stretches; a slot will take more than one needle when you need it to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe zip then closes around all four sides, so nothing works its way out when the case is upside down at the bottom of a bag. The loop handle at the top means you can lift it out with one finger, or hang it on a hook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/1082\/9474\/files\/il_fullxfull.7693859375_g1yv.jpg?v=1770662078\" alt=\"Roses knitting needle case opened flat with about twenty bamboo straight needles held under the red elastic slot band, shown beside the same case zipped closed\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnitters who own long straight needles and have given up finding a case that takes them. It suits anyone working in chunky yarn on 14 to 16 inch needles, anyone with wooden or bamboo needles that won't survive being crushed, and anyone who carries their knitting to a class, a group or a plane. Because it is flat rather than boxy, it also works simply as drawer storage — the needles lie straight instead of leaning in a jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt makes an easy gift for a knitter, too. A long-needle case is the accessory most of them never get around to buying for themselves, and it doesn't depend on knowing their yarn taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour needles stay straight, stay paired and stay findable. The zip means you can drop it into a bag without thinking about it. The measuring strip means you stop hunting for a tape measure mid-row. And at 2cm deep it costs you almost no space — it sits alongside your project rather than competing with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow This Compares\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost things sold for this job fall into three groups, and it is worth being clear about where this one sits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgainst a roll-up case.\u003c\/strong\u003e A fabric roll organises well and costs little, but it has no closure worth the name — a tie or a flap, so turn it over in a full tote and needles work their way out. It also offers no protection: pack it under a water bottle and your bamboo needles take the load. This case zips shut on all four sides and holds its own shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgainst a structured multi-panel organizer.\u003c\/strong\u003e Those hold more and usually add a clear notions pouch, but they are bulkier and most stop at 14 inches. If your needles are 15 or 16 inches long, that extra capacity is no use to you. This case is the slim, long option instead of the roomy, short one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgainst a case for circulars or interchangeables.\u003c\/strong\u003e Those are built around cables and tips, with short pockets and cable channels. A 16-inch straight needle will not go in one. If circulars are your collection, buy one of those — this isn't the case for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it doesn't win.\u003c\/strong\u003e There is one panel and no separate zipped pocket, so notions ride under the same elastic as the needles rather than in a compartment of their own. The slots aren't printed with needle sizes, so if you want size labels you'll add your own. And the measuring strip reads to 15 inches (38cm), which is a little shorter than the case itself — so a full 16-inch needle runs past the end of the scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/1082\/9474\/files\/il_fullxfull.7693859445_2dfd.jpg?v=1770662078\" alt=\"Hazelnut knitting needle case opened flat holding metal straight knitting needles, with crochet hooks, stitch markers and small scissors tucked under the same elastic slots, shown beside the Roses and Blue Bee cases zipped closed\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSizing, Materials \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosed, the case measures 43 x 14 x 2 cm (16.93 x 5.51 x 0.79 in) and weighs about 165-170 g. The outer is a water-resistant polyester that beads a spilled drink or a walk to knit night in the rain, lined with a smooth interior that won't catch fine yarn. The measuring strip is printed onto a woven tape sewn along the outer edge, marked in both centimetres and inches, and reads to 15 in \/ 38 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpot-clean with a damp cloth and mild soap, then air-dry flat. Don't machine-wash, tumble-dry or iron it — heat will damage the coated fabric and the zip tape, and it will lift the print off the measuring strip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/1082\/9474\/files\/il_fullxfull.7693859421_21wd.jpg?v=1770662078\" alt=\"Using the printed measuring strip on the edge of the Blue Daisy knitting needle case to measure a long bamboo straight knitting needle, captioned Simultaneous Storage And Measurement\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat can I use to store my knitting needles?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor long straight needles, you want something that holds them flat along their whole length and closes properly. Standing them in a jar or a tin lets them lean and bow over time; loose in a bag they get bent and separated from their pairs, which matters more than it sounds — a single needle without its partner is useless. A flat zipped case with slots does both jobs: full-length support, and pairs kept together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are needle cases called?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYou'll see the same product listed as a needle case, a needle organizer, a needle holder, a needle wallet or a needle roll, and the names are used fairly loosely. The distinction worth knowing is the format: a \u003cem\u003eroll\u003c\/em\u003e ties or folds shut, a \u003cem\u003ewallet\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003ebinder\u003c\/em\u003e opens into facing panels, and a \u003cem\u003ecase\u003c\/em\u003e like this one is a flat zipped shell. For extra-long straights the flat zipped format is usually the only one that takes the length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill TSA confiscate knitting needles? Can I take them on a plane in the US?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTSA permits knitting needles in both carry-on and checked bags in the US, though the officer at the checkpoint always has the final say and rules differ by country. A zipped case helps in practice: the needles stay contained, they're easy to hand over for inspection, and nothing spills into a tray. Check TSA's \"What Can I Bring?\" tool before you fly, and if you're travelling internationally check the departure airport's rules too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit circular or interchangeable knitting needles?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. This is built for straight single-point needles up to 16 inches. Circular and interchangeable sets need cable channels and tip pockets, which this case doesn't have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it hold crochet hooks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt isn't built as a crochet hook case, but hooks do fit — they slide under the elastic slots alongside the needles, as do stitch markers, a small pair of scissors and similar notions. If hooks are your main collection, a purpose-made hook roll with fitted slots will serve you better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many needles does it hold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt depends on how thick they are. There are about 13 elastic slots, and a slot will take more than one needle when the needles are slim — the photographs show roughly 20 to 25 needles in place. A set of chunky needles will fill it faster than a set of fine ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre needles included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. The case ships empty. Every needle, hook and accessory in the photographs is shown for scale and is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're rescuing a set of 16-inch needles that has been living loose in a drawer, or picking something out for a knitter who already owns everything else, this case does one job properly: it keeps long needles straight, sorted and exactly where you left them — and measures your work while it's at it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"I Sew Need It Crafts","offers":[{"title":"#1 Blue Bee","offer_id":48120909496575,"sku":"CJYD255859302BY","price":13.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#2 Roses","offer_id":48120909529343,"sku":"CJYD255859304DW","price":13.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3 Hazelnut","offer_id":48120909201663,"sku":"CJYD255859303CX","price":13.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#4 Craft Pattern","offer_id":48120909431039,"sku":"CJYD255859301AZ","price":13.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#5 Blue Daisy","offer_id":48120909463807,"sku":"CJYD255859305EV","price":13.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/1082\/9474\/files\/il_fullxfull.7648705632_89cc.jpg?v=1769721193","url":"https:\/\/www.isewneeditcrafts.com\/fr\/products\/long-knitting-needle-case-16-inch-straight-needles-43cm","provider":"I Sew Need It Crafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}