First day of summer classes. Grey and rainy, but that's OK, I have no outside labs this week.

The Knitlist has had some discussion on "how do you store your needles?" I use three different ways, depending on the type: Double-points "live" in a large flat clear plastic pencil-box from the office supply store. The box is maybe 12" by 6" and is divided into four sections: two longish (8") lengthwise sections where I keep my sock needles, and then two short (maybe 2" by 6") widthwise sections where I keep cable needles, a tightly rolled measuring tape, an emery board, my darning needles, and other small items. I keep my small scissors and a couple of crochet hooks (for picking up dropped sts) in the long compartments as well. This is my "travelling needle house" because it's what I grab when I'm traveling. I knit mostly socks when I'm on the road (and dpns are also good for small projects like hats, mittens, toys...). I keep all the dpns in the same place.

For circulars, I bought a Circular Solution. It is a very good thing. (Yes, I know, it would be possible to make your own, but there's the time issue, and also I wanted the designer to get some money for her good idea).

For straights, the few I actually use, they stay in a large glass vase. This protects my precious Walnut Brittanies (no longer being made) and shows off the funky plastic Pony Pearls.