About

BACKGROUND 

Based in Edinburgh, Woolly Originals uses domestic knitting machines to create bags for crafters and artists to use for their projects and for their tools.

The bag designs are based on a range of ideas and inspiration, but all tell a story: the work of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to save Scottish plants at risk due to climate change; organic fruit orchards in East Lothian; Scandinavian & Shetland star motifs; the volcanic landscapes of Iceland; the iconic Scott Monument on Princes Street in Edinburgh; the oil shale bings of West Lothian; the international work of the RNLI to provide swimming lessons; or the trainee women astronauts of the Mercury 13 program in the 1960s!

Undyed and plant-dyed wools from Jamieson's of Shetland are mainly used to create the outer Woolly fabric. Guest single origin breed wools also feature. I do not use superwash wool or yarns that contain nylon. 

Linen from Ireland or Scotland and upcycled fabrics provide the linen or cotton lining fabrics. Buttons, ribbons, upcycled fabrics, other brand yarns, embroidery and crochet techniques may be used to create or decorate limited edition Woolly Originals bags. 

PRODUCTS

Large Project Bag with Handles. The reverse side and the base of this bag has been sewn using a dry waxed organic cotton fabric made in Scotland that is water resistant. The width of bag at the top is approx. 33cm. Depth is approx. 12cm. Height is approx. 26cm. There are two organic hemp or cotton handles at the top of the bag for carrying purposes either on your shoulder or in your hand. There are also three internal slip pockets made from a Portuguese Burel fabric. This bag size will hold up to six 100g skeins of 4-ply or DK wool, so it is suitable for a jumper project. 

     

    Large Project Bag with Zip. The reverse side and the base of this bag has been sewn using a dry waxed organic cotton fabric made in Scotland that is water resistant. The width of bag at the top is approx. 33cm. Depth is approx. 12cm. Height is approx. 26cm. A 30cm black zips secures the contents of this project bag which will hold up to six 100g skeins of 4-ply or DK wool, so it is suitable for a jumper project.  There are also three internal slip pockets made from a Portuguese Burel fabric

     

    Medium Project Bag. The reverse side and the base of this bag has been sewn using a dry waxed organic cotton fabric made in Scotland that is water resistant. The width of bag is approx. 22cm. Depth is approx.10cm. Height is approx. 22cm. There is a 18cm zipper to secure the bag's contents. This bag size will hold up to two 100g skeins of 4-ply or DK wool, so it is suitable for a scarf or shawl project.

     

    Small Project BagWidth of bag is approx. 21cm. Depth is approx. 6.5cm. Height is approx.10cm. There is an 18cm zipper to secure the bag's contents. This bag size will hold one 50g cake of 4-ply or sock wool, so it is suitable for a sock or mitten project. This bag would also be useful for storing your crafting tools or your pens & pencils.