Ideas for Storing Yarn Stash

By

LeeMichaels

Coming from a lifelong pack rat, have you used up the space under the beds yet? There are inexpensive large, flat rectangular plastic storage bins with lids that fit perfectly underneath a bed. I've also seen cheaper cardboard boxes that are meant for under-the-bed storage too.

By

knitwit

I have also tried plastic containers but preferred storing my yarn in large drawers which seemed more organized. Luckily I had a spare bedroom where I could do this. But I also had yarn stacked in vertical wire storage baskets in the closet of the spare bedroom. Much as it pained me to do so, I ended up resorting to downsizing my yarn stash. I go through phases where I enjoy doing a lot of knitting and then have periods where I don't. I still have a way to go but realistically sorted out batches of wool that I'd least likely use and sold them on ebay. I've condensed what's left into a drawer unit in the hall closet and the rest into plastic tubs in a sideboard in the living area. I still have a way to go but it starts with getting it under control and then organizing. Good luck :)

By

Lori45P

Hi Amy,
If you have some extra closet space, you can buy those inexpensive closet organizers (the ones for shoes that hang on a closet rod) and hang one up. The individual shoe compartments are great for storing yarn, and you can usually fit more than one skein in each compartment. If you don't have the closet space but have space even in your basement (if the humidity levels are okay) you can probably find a spot to put a rod up there.

Good luck!