a mess

gocrochet wrote

on Dec 17, 2008 9:45 AM

i have too many balls of yarn and they are a mess, i need some way to organize them.

PaulineL wrote

on Dec 17, 2008 10:44 AM

Don't we all, don't we all! My stash is disorganized chaos.

I read an on-line article by a woman who bought some great storage gizmos that formed a grid of open cubes that covered a wall. It looked like a good start.

But then, do you sort by yarn material, by weight, by color?

Soleil38 wrote

on Dec 19, 2008 4:10 PM

I admit I have the same problem. My hubby just sighed when he found out I had stolen half of his sock drawer for yet more yarn... I'd need an actual room just for yarn. Will definately not happen in my house!

Soleil

CapnHook wrote

on Dec 23, 2008 7:16 AM

What about a closet organizer? You know, the ones you hang from the bar that have several little square compartments? I love the attractiveness of yarn, so I have mine balled and in decorative baskets. Or, if you really don't know what to do with it all, send it to a charity organization that could use it to make blankets and clothes.

peggalicous wrote

on Dec 23, 2008 10:46 PM

Search the web for a "Yarn Tote" its a bag very much like a duffel but it is clear and portable perfect for storage

Use a bookcase.. section it off if you want seperate compartments.

Clear hard plastic storage totes.. they stack nicely

Give your husband back his sock drawer and take his closet ;-)

HorrorRetro wrote

on Dec 29, 2008 5:52 PM

You can get flat, long Rubbermaid-type totes that will fit under a bed.

Empty out a spare closet if you have one, and install shelves across the width of the closet.

Go to a thrift store and purchase a cheap used dresser. If it's in bad shape, you can repaint it. You can then use dividers in the drawers to create individual compartments.

Gina

jaffacake wrote

on Dec 30, 2008 7:28 AM

I use clear plastic shoe-boxes and stack them on a bookshelf, it seems to work quite well - I just couldn't find a box or bag big enough.