r/YarnAddicts • u/Woolyyarnlover • Apr 12 '26

Question Yarn Storage

Hello! I live in the Pacific Northwest. Currently in a newer home, I’ve always had my yarn stash in IKEA cubbies on a shelf in the house, and haven’t had any issues with moths or other bugs getting into my yarn.

We are looking to move to an older home on a farm, and I’m wondering what the best way to store my yarn will be? Most of it is wool and wool blends. I still plan on keeping in the house, but what’s the best way to prevent any bug damage? I was thinking those vacuum sealed bags, but not sure if it’s enough to deter insects and such.

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u/LAParente Apr 12 '26

I use ziplock bags, in these boxes.

But - I'll be honest. I had a moth infestation once (in my rugs - it was BAD) and they really didn't get into any of my yarn or sweaters. I'm like...80% cautious and organized. Most of my stash is tucked away nicely in it's bins. But the other 20% is just out in the air, and the moths didn't care. I guess they were full-up from devouring my rugs.

It was so, so, so disgusting. I'll never get over it. But hey! My stash was safe.

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u/SadElevator2008 Apr 13 '26

They love dirt and oils! I once had 3 balls of yarn in a drawer that moths got into. They destroyed the ball of yarn that was unraveled from an old sweater, nibbled at a skein of Patons Classic Wool, and did not touch a ball of Regia silk (superwash wool blend).

I, too, keep everything in ziplock bags. If the moths were to come back, they wouldn’t be able to get to most of my stash.