http://blog.yarn.com/31-days-to-get-organized-how-to-organize-your-yarn-stash/ Follow Owners Kathy & Steve Through Their Adventures in Yarn And Life Sun, 19 May 2013 02:15:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 http://blog.yarn.com/31-days-to-get-organized-how-to-organize-your-yarn-stash/comment-page-1/#comment-14485 Lynne Sun, 17 Feb 2013 04:15:00 +0000 http://blog.yarn.com/?p=12725#comment-14485 "bed in a bag" bags: they zip, they are clear, they come in different sizes and they have a HANDLE! I use the smaller ones that sheets come in to hold my bits for scrap-ghans “bed in a bag” bags: they zip, they are clear, they come in different sizes and they have a HANDLE! I use the smaller ones that sheets come in to hold my bits for scrap-ghans

]]> http://blog.yarn.com/31-days-to-get-organized-how-to-organize-your-yarn-stash/comment-page-1/#comment-14111 Wool Free and Lovin' Knit Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:27:00 +0000 http://blog.yarn.com/?p=12725#comment-14111 At long last I finally have my own kniting room so I'm now exploring creative ways to store my yarn out where I can see it, but keeping it dust-free and of course out of the sun's UV rays (blinds will solve that problem). A couple of new storage options I've found are the pull-down front shoeboxes/sweater boxes from the Container store, and glass cookie jars for those bits of left overs. LOVING these new ways of storing my yarn to support my visual need to see it. At long last I finally have my own kniting room so I’m now exploring creative ways to store my yarn out where I can see it, but keeping it dust-free and of course out of the sun’s UV rays (blinds will solve that problem). A couple of new storage options I’ve found are the pull-down front shoeboxes/sweater boxes from the Container store, and glass cookie jars for those bits of left overs. LOVING these new ways of storing my yarn to support my visual need to see it.

]]> http://blog.yarn.com/31-days-to-get-organized-how-to-organize-your-yarn-stash/comment-page-1/#comment-14073 Barbra La Bosco Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:04:00 +0000 http://blog.yarn.com/?p=12725#comment-14073 Clear bins are my final/happy solution...all 6 of them. Clear bins are my final/happy solution…all 6 of them.

]]> http://blog.yarn.com/31-days-to-get-organized-how-to-organize-your-yarn-stash/comment-page-1/#comment-14072 Mandy Radd Poje Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:59:00 +0000 http://blog.yarn.com/?p=12725#comment-14072 I organize by colour only! 3 bookshelves full and a huge tote of wool yarn! in case of allergies! I organize by colour only! 3 bookshelves full and a huge tote of wool yarn! in case of allergies!

]]> http://blog.yarn.com/31-days-to-get-organized-how-to-organize-your-yarn-stash/comment-page-1/#comment-14053 Dena Childs Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:38:00 +0000 http://blog.yarn.com/?p=12725#comment-14053 Agree. It's best to keep your yarn away from direct sunlight. Agree. It’s best to keep your yarn away from direct sunlight.

]]> http://blog.yarn.com/31-days-to-get-organized-how-to-organize-your-yarn-stash/comment-page-1/#comment-14052 Cindy Sublett Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:33:00 +0000 http://blog.yarn.com/?p=12725#comment-14052 I use the sweater bags you mention in your blog. They are clear (for ogling) and zip up (for protection). I use the sweater bags you mention in your blog. They are clear (for ogling) and zip up (for protection).

]]> http://blog.yarn.com/31-days-to-get-organized-how-to-organize-your-yarn-stash/comment-page-1/#comment-14051 Louise Knight Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:31:00 +0000 http://blog.yarn.com/?p=12725#comment-14051 I have wire basket closet organizers that are in a frame about 30 in high and 24 in deep. The baskets slide out on rails like a drawer. I have each brand/type of yarn in a zip lock bag. The yarn is sorted into weight when it is put in the basket. On top of the basket frame, I have 24 in wide pre-finished shelving from a home improvement store that makes a nice work table. I have wire basket closet organizers that are in a frame about 30 in high and 24 in deep. The baskets slide out on rails like a drawer. I have each brand/type of yarn in a zip lock bag. The yarn is sorted into weight when it is put in the basket. On top of the basket frame, I have 24 in wide pre-finished shelving from a home improvement store that makes a nice work table.

]]> http://blog.yarn.com/31-days-to-get-organized-how-to-organize-your-yarn-stash/comment-page-1/#comment-14050 stefanie g-r Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:27:00 +0000 http://blog.yarn.com/?p=12725#comment-14050 I'm a big fan of sorting my stash by weight and storing it in large plastic bins. I do keep some pretty skeins out in a large wooden bowl to admire and inspire, and I also have about 10-15 project backs that are waiting in the wings - they have been filled with yarn from my stash and a pattern to knit or crochet with it. Whenever I'm ready to start something new, I grab a project bag and cast on! I’m a big fan of sorting my stash by weight and storing it in large plastic bins. I do keep some pretty skeins out in a large wooden bowl to admire and inspire, and I also have about 10-15 project backs that are waiting in the wings – they have been filled with yarn from my stash and a pattern to knit or crochet with it. Whenever I’m ready to start something new, I grab a project bag and cast on!

]]> http://blog.yarn.com/31-days-to-get-organized-how-to-organize-your-yarn-stash/comment-page-1/#comment-14049 Natasha Spurrier Tue, 15 Jan 2013 10:48:00 +0000 http://blog.yarn.com/?p=12725#comment-14049 Clear tubs are great, but be careful of storing them too close to a window or other source of sunshine. Faded yarn is a tragedy! Clear tubs are great, but be careful of storing them too close to a window or other source of sunshine. Faded yarn is a tragedy!

]]> http://blog.yarn.com/31-days-to-get-organized-how-to-organize-your-yarn-stash/comment-page-1/#comment-14048 Patty Tue, 15 Jan 2013 05:53:00 +0000 http://blog.yarn.com/?p=12725#comment-14048 One idea my mother found is to use a heavy antique glass jar as a lamp - the bottom becomes yarn storage for those "keepsake" yarns, or whatever your heart desires at the time. Because the lid screws off, the decorations can change with your mood! One idea my mother found is to use a heavy antique glass jar as a lamp – the bottom becomes yarn storage for those “keepsake” yarns, or whatever your heart desires at the time. Because the lid screws off, the decorations can change with your mood!

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