Organize with Me! How I organize my yarn stash in a small apartment

Organizing my yarn stash took some time, but I finally found a great solution that works for me in our small one-bedroom apartment! I love to separate my yarn by material, gauge, and project so having these containers is a great way to do just that. How do you organize and store your yarn?

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[thechickadeetreecreates]

If you are still looking to donate yarn, and this goes for anyone looking to destash, call your local schools. Art teachers love crafty donations. I donated a large portion of my stash, along with needles and hooks, to my kids' school this year, and they were able to teach the entire 6-8 grade classes how to knit and crochet this year.

[joelenehammers]

Nursing homes, retirement homes, rehab for occupational therapy places. Senior centers and community centers.

[angelinacrafts]

Mine has to hide in office boxes so I use Ravelry's stash pages to easily be able to see and flip through my stash. As for donating I work for a knitting and crochet club who's goal is to donate blankets and shawls to those in need. Luckily we also work with the local thrift stores so any yarn donations to them work their way to us. In turn, we can then support other non-profits in our area.

[sharronmahoney]

I live in a 2 bed apartment in the uk. And l have a ottoman bed to put my stash in. Put my yarn in vacuum bags and store in my ottoman bed. And it save space in our little home. Like your little basket they are brilliant and fantastic idea. I’m knitting down my stash for 2023. And trying not to buy any wool for 2023.

[CasualKnitter]

Thank you for the interesting ideas! I cannot say that I have a stash because my yarn fits in 2 plastic bags but I got some ideas in case it becomes more 😅

[katharinachrist]

Hi! I donate scraps to our kindergarten, maybe that’s an option for you as well. Happy knitting! Katharina

[jennyy.]

This was such a great idea. We live in a small cabin house and the rooms are so small! I was thinking of putting my yarn on shelfs on the wall. 😊

[nuclearseahorse]

I never considered using that wheelie bin for my yarn. I have the exact same kind but i use it for storing blankets/bedsheets. I bought a toy hammack to put my yarn in a corner thar i could just grab, but since i keep them in a duffle bag currently, it didnt occur to me that dust would get all over them

[clauds]

Thank you so much! I just realized that I have more storage space now.

[emmawinn]

I’ve found some amazing yarn at thrift stores, either a really nice brand or a large quantity or a combination of the two. One of the yarn shops near me also has a little yarn “lending library”

[sekaihatsu]

I have been looking for storage solutions for a while but didn't think to ask myself what I wanted besides "in one place". I have started a Pinterest board to help me better visualize what I can do with the space I have, what aesthetic I want, accessibility, etc.

[lunaserpent]

So glad I found this video. I've been resisting unpacking my yarn after a move and didn't want to get another shelf/drawer set. I have laminate floor and nothing under the bed. Thanks for sharing!

[cctaina]

Thanks so much for this idea. I was looking for a way also

[stilllookingfortreasure]

I'm surprised you didn't mention protection from insects. Moths and carpet before loves wool and alpaca

[hakurouxavier]

This is so helpful, I live in a dorm (one bedroom apartment) and I have been driving back forth to my parents house when I need yarn.

[gmaelder]

Too funny your solution is Exactly what I landed on for myself about four months ago….

[Hollyg]

I know in my area you can donate yarn to thrift stores. In fact I normally get my yarn second hand and most of the time at thrift stores.

[psychopathyisfun]

Space bags! Large, clear, durable - I don't suck the air out unless I'm moving. Not the most aesthetic, but I have plenty of space to work with. I also have cats, and occasionally moths, so the space bags really protect the yarns while still letting me see the scope of my stash.

[christinefrier]

Senor Centers have knitting/ crochet groups. Many of them make items and donate them. We would love the yarn!

[gabrielebruhl]

There are some yarn donation boxes out there, like little free libraries. Donation for knitting and crocheting for the homeless is always a good choice😀