After years and years building a reputation as proper connoisseurs of project bags, we've seen, tested and evaluated them all, and as many of you know – we've been the first one to bring to market several of those now thought of as 'can't live without it' brands. It is about high time and with incredible amounts of pride (and a whole lot of nerves), that we present to you our very own range! I really really hope you love them as much as we do. 

The KWA collection is thoroughly thought out and has all those features that we've come to love (and expect) over time, with main focus on practical construction, quality production and of course fun contemporary design – our bags are just as delightful to use as they are to look at! 

KWA Crossbody bag featuring our logo, in yellow, grey, blue, peach and khaki.

In sturdy double lined cotton canvas featuring our bold and beautiful logo, with plentiful of pockets and ample space for your projects (and everything else), whether you are making on the go, spending a long weekend away or travelling further a field ... or just lounging on your sofa, we've got the perfect solution for you and your project.

The KWA bags are made in close collaboration with our producer Evelina Radeva – a woman led independent business with two small factories in Bulgaria and Turkey. Our bags are handmade, with love and care in each and every stitch. Now, let's take a closer look, shall we?

The KWA Crossbody

KWA Crossbody Project Bag

The KWA Crossbody is made in double lined 12oz cotton canvas, straps and handles are made in extra wide woven cotton making sure you can carry it with ease and comfort. The shoulder strap is adjustable with more than enough length to be worn crossbody. You close the bag with a very pretty, yet practical drawstring closure. It has a zipped front pocket, and a 'hidden' zipped pocket on the side for your easy to grab essentials like phone, keys, travelling cards etc. Inside you'll find a padded tablet / small laptop pocket, a large pocket with eyelets to run your yarn through if you need to keep your strands separated, and three compartmental pockets for your needles and tools.
Dimensions are W 25cm/10" H 34cm/13" D 12cm/4.7", you have enough space to carry at least a huge sweater project in there, if not more.

KWA Crossbody Project Bag interior.

A crossover between a bucket bag and a gusset tote, this bag sits sturdily on the floor, when in use I like to roll mine down a bit - like a woolly wonder basket!

Rolled down KWA Crossbody Project Bag

The KWA Crossbody comes in 5 colours: Blue, Grey, Khaki, Peach and Yellow.

KWA Rucksack

KWA Project Rucksack

As with the Crossbody, the KWA Rucksack is made in double lined 12oz cotton canvas, straps and handles are made in extra wide woven cotton with vegetable tanned genuine leather details. The shoulder straps are adjustable, and you close the rucksack with a zip closure. It has a zipped front pocket, and a water bottle pocket on the side. Inside you'll find a padded laptop pocket, a large pocket with eyelets to run your yarn through if you need to keep your strands separated, and 3 compartmental pockets for your needles and tools. The KWA Rucksack comes with its very own Project Pouch made in the same cotton canvas with zip closure. The pouch has one large pocket with eyelets, and 7 compartmental pockets.
Dimensions are for the Rucksack W 31cm/12" H 36cm/14" D 12cm/4.7", and for the Pouch they are W 33cm/13" H 21cm/8" D 12cm/4.7", in this you can carry everything you need for a weekend away AND ALL the projects you want to bring for it, not to mention if you are going to a yarn festival - you have all the space you need for your woolly hoarding!

The KWA Rucksack comes in the same 5 colours as the Crossbody: Blue, Grey, Khaki, Peach and Yellow.

I have to admit, this is nerve wracking, revealing a secret that has been kept under the blankets for so long. We've literally thrown all our knowledge and passion into this! With such an effort of creativity, love and concern invested in the process, making sure all boxes are ticked coming to our high standards, finally our very own range is out in the open for everyone to see. As I said above I really really hope you like them, more importantly - that you WANT them!

We're about to find out for sure, the KWA Crossbody and the KWA Rucksack will open for pre-order Wednesday September 25th at 12-noon UK time, with aim to deliver at the end of October. If you are local to us, and fall in love by touch rather than the mere eye, please pop by for a proper view - we have samples of the Rucksack and the Crossbody in all the colours displayed right here - ready for inspections.