Creative Yarn Storage Ideas (With Photos!)
Organize your yarn stash with these crafty storage ideas.
Hobbies (like knitting or crocheting) come with a variety of supplies and accessories. Having various supplies for knitting and crocheting can quickly turn into a cluttered mess or even worse – tangled! Keeping your yarn and supplies stored together not only helps you protect your yarn but will keep everything in one place, making it easy to find your favorite-color yarn or the necessary needle. Whether you are looking to store a small collection of your favorite yarns or display your large collection as decor, we’ve put together a list of creative yarn storage ideas to help you find the perfect yarn storage solution.
1. Display It in Storage Drawers
If you have a large yarn collection and are looking for a yarn storage solution, opt for clear storage drawers. Storage drawers come in a variety of sizes, allowing you to choose ones that will fit your collection perfectly. The best part? You can add more storage as your yarn collection and craft supplies grow. The clear front allows you to see what is inside each drawer, making it easy to find what you need when you need it. Storing yarn in drawers helps to protect the skeins from dust, moisture, or getting damaged, ensuring that your yarn is in its best condition before starting a project.
Look for a bin or tote that is designed specifically for crafts. This allows you to not only store your yarn to keep it organized but also to protect it from the elements. A storage container like this will have small pockets on the front and back to store your accessories, like scissors or knitting needles. If you find yourself traveling often or knitting in different rooms, having something small and portable (like a bin or tote) allows you to take your supplies with you, making it the perfect yarn storage idea for the knitter who is always on the go.
If you are a knitting or crocheting beginner, you may not have a large collection of yarn. If you are looking for a yarn storage solution for a small amount of yarn, opt for a sewing or craft table that has shelving or storage built into the table itself. This can keep your yarn nearby but also protect it from little hands or stray pet hairs. Having the yarn in your desk drawers or shelving will allow you to see what colors of yarn you have at a glance while keeping it easily accessible. The desk itself gives you a flat surface to work on other projects.
Keep your craft supplies (including your yarn) tucked away in a cabinet to keep your craft room organized. Whether you want to keep your yarn on display with an open shelf, store it in a basket, or keep it tucked away in the cabinet, a craft cabinet will help you keep all of your yarn and yarn accessories in one place. Store your other necessities within the cabinet to keep all your crafting items together and keep your space tidy.
If you are looking for a stylish way to store your yarn and love the industrial look, this yarn storage idea is for you. The mesh wiring in this wall-mounted mail organizer offers an industrial look to your walls, while its open feel allows you to display your yarn as decor. Not only can the yarn add a fun pop of color to your craft room, but this organizer also allows you to easily see what is stored inside each bin without having to dig through.
If you are looking to get creative with your yarn storage solutions, this unexpected idea is for you! Hanging shoe organizers are not only great for organizing your shoes, but the sizing is perfect for storing yarn. A shoe organizer can keep your yarn off the floor while also displaying it to allow you to see the different colors you have. Whether you want to display it on the back of a closet door or in the closet itself, a hanging shoe organizer will help you keep your yarn clean, organized, and ready for your next knitting project!
If you find yourself picking up your needles from time to time, storing your extra yarn and accessories in glass jars will help keep your yarn stored away and protected. Opting for glass jars will allow you to keep your supplies on a side table and display them as decor while giving you a reminder of what project you are currently working on.
If you are an occasional knitter, this is the perfect yarn storage idea for your small collection. Opt for a decorative bowl to display your small but mighty collection of yarn. Whether you find yourself with a small collection or you just want to display your favorites, this is an easy way to keep your yarn out of harm's way while using it as a decor piece in your home.
If you find yourself needing to grab your yarn fast, why not have it on a shelf right on your desk? This will keep your yarn within easy reach so you can change colors when you need to. Swap skeins out periodically or keep the yarn you are currently using close at hand until you move onto the next project. Add a small basket or organizer on another shelf to keep your small accessories, like scissors or needles, organized and accessible.
Using these yard storage ideas, you can keep yours tangle-free and ready to knit whatever you want as creativity strikes.
