How to Store Yarn & Keep Your Crafting Fun
The best yarn storage ideas.
If you enjoy working with yarn, you will understand just how easily it can get tangled and how unpleasant it is to deal with when in that messy state. Being creative should be a fun and enjoyable process that flows naturally, without the concern for knots. Whether for knitting, crocheting, or crafting, this guide will teach you how to store yarn to keep it organized and easily accessible.
How to Store Yarn
Have you ever begun a knitting project only to find the yarn in a twisted jumble? Or returned to your crocheting, only to find all your hard work has been unraveled and lost? Knowing how to store yarn can help prevent wooly chaos, help you remain organized, and most of all, keep your crafts enjoyable. Here are additional reasons why proper yarn storage is imperative:
- You will easily be able to find what you are looking for when you need it.
- Storing yarn out of sunlight can help prevent the fading and weakening of fibers.
- A well-kept yarn stash can help prevent the fibers from absorbing moisture and thus stop mildew and mold from forming.
- Correct yarn storage can also keep pests at bay.
- You will be able to protect your work and keep it out of reach from anyone but yourself.
- Learning how to store yarn will help you keep your crafting space clean and tidy. *
Tip!
If you are looking to organize your craft room or closet, read Clever Ideas for Craft Room Organization and Organizing a Craft Closet: Everything You Need to Know for the best tips and tricks.
Yarn Storage Ideas
Before you store your yarn, it is best to give it some order. Divide it by color, thickness or weight, and/or material/fiber (acrylic, wool, etc) first, and then you can move onto your yarn storage options.
1. Use a Craft Table
A craft/sewing table is literally designed to hold your creative tools and materials – yarn included. Whether you place your bundles directly on the shelves or use storage baskets, this simple solution will keep your stash together and tangle-free for whenever you need it.
Remember it is best to keep open baskets of wool away from moisture, pests, and sunlight, but once you have that down – you can display your fibers in wire storage baskets where they will be visible and give your design space a colorful aesthetic.
If you don't have a dedicated craft room, it will be better to keep your yarn together in larger fabric baskets. Select oversized bins with attractive designs and colors that you can place in your living room, bedroom, or office while keeping your fabric away from spills and out of reach of inquisitive hands or paws.
Do you like to knit or crochet on the go? Are you handy with a sewing machine? Why not design and sew your own yarn storage bag? That way you will be able to take your work with you without having to worry about it coming apart or being misplaced. If you are interested in learning to sew, read How to Use a Sewing Machine: A Beginner's Guide.
The best airtight yarn storage option is lidded plastic boxes. Pick from craft cases and caddies, storage bins, and even underbed storage totes if you have the space or a large enough yarn collection. No matter what, these boxes will help keep your yarn organized, away from the elements, and within easy reach at all times.
Sometimes a single yarn storage solution isn't enough, particularly if you engage in a number of different creative pursuits or if you only have small amounts of yarn. Storage drawers are a fantastic way to keep all your creative materials together in one easy to reach place. Pick a set of wheeled drawers so you can move them around and place them in a corner when you aren't using them.
Another attractive storage solution is cubbies. These shelving systems are fantastic for multiple skeins of yarn or a variety of crafting materials. No matter the size of your collection, it is best to invest in labeled storage bins to slot into each cubby for the most effective results.
Now you know how to store yarn, you can organize and show off your collection with ease.
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