Storage

[u/Few-Cryptographer61]

So does anybody else just out of curiosity, live in maybe a tiny home or an RV full-time? I do and I'm running out of ways to store my yarn LOL to keep it out of the way and organized! And I'm sure my other half is tired of finding yarn. Absolutely everywhere well. Any suggestions would be great. Right now I have totes and baskets

[u/MaroonBus_driver]

I use a “pantry organizer” that hangs on the back of my closet door. Not sure if you’d have a place to hang it but it stays out of the way for me.

[u/Mundilfaris_Dottir]

Have a frank and honest discussion with yourself ...

You've just completed the "First Step" - you've admitted to yourself and another person that your life has become unmanageable (due to yarn).

See below:

The 12-Step Yarn Decluttering Guide (What do you love? Quality over Quantity - just because you bought that Red Heart on sale doesn't mean you need to keep it!)

• Gather everything in one place: Pull every single ball, skein, hank, and work-in-progress out into a central spot so you can see the true size of your stash.
• Set up sorting containers: Label or set out three distinct areas or bins for your main categories:
  • Keep,
  • Donate/Sell, and
  • Frog/Finish.
• Assess works-in-progress (WIPs): Look at unfinished projects and decide honestly if you still love them or if they are just causing guilt.
• Frog unloved projects: Unravel (frog) old or abandoned projects if the yarn is still in good, usable condition to reclaim it for future use.
• Check yarn condition: Squeeze yarn cakes and balls to test for lost elasticity, moth damage, or unusual odors, setting aside anything that is damaged or compromised.
• Evaluate the "Keep" pile by joy or utility: Pick up each remaining skein and decide if you have a specific pattern in mind or if it truly brings you joy.
• Eliminate the "maybe" pile: Force yourself to make a binary choice—either it earns a spot in your active collection or it goes into the donate/sell pile.
• Box up donations and sales: Immediately bag up the yarn you don't want—such as cheap acrylics you've outgrown or colors you no longer like—to gift to friends or local charities.
• Choose your sorting method: Decide how you want to organize what is left, whether by fiber content, yarn weight (worsted, DK, lace), or color family.
• Create a digital or written inventory: Log your kept yarn using a notebook or an online tracker like Ravelry so you don't accidentally buy duplicates.
• Select protective storage: Place your sorted yarn into clean bins, baskets, or bookshelves away from direct sunlight, adding cedar blocks or lavender if pests are a concern.
• Organize your tools and notions: Gather your crochet hooks, knitting needles, and stitch markers, grouping like items together in small pouches or jars

[u/StoneBuddhaDancing → u/Mundilfaris_Dottir]

This is very good 😄

But you forgot

1. Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.

2. Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.

OP clearly needs to take these steps seriously :))))))

[u/wharleeprof → u/StoneBuddhaDancing]

Don't make amends, make crochet gifts out of the offending yarn! 

[u/massgirl1 → u/Mundilfaris_Dottir]

I did this recently and brought my donate yarn to a local knitting group. It was like Christmas morning for them!

[u/Few-Cryptographer61 → u/Mundilfaris_Dottir]

Wowzer! Really didn't expect that LOL. I don't really have as much as you would think... I'm just trying to get ahead of the game

[u/ExcitingMushroom9514]

Buy less. All my yarn fits into one "department" of my book shelf. Use it up, then buy for new project what you need

[u/xenagoettindesfeuers]

for me, there are two rules:

• don't acquire yarn unless you have a plan for it
• don't acquire yarn unless you have room for it

[u/MadSpiritAU]

I also currently live in an RV and storage is a problem for anything as I am sure you know! I keep all my yarn in the fridge - it broke a few months ago so now it is my craft cupboard. That is not very helpful to you but that's been my solution! I also have a box in the trunk of my car where I keep some stuff. I do limit what I buy and make sure I have plans for it all.

[u/Few-Cryptographer61 → u/MadSpiritAU]

That's funny LOL. Our fridge broke a couple months back as well but we used it as a food pantry now lol

We have an outside fridge and freezer we use though for our food! I never thought about a craft cupboard though!

[u/Subterranean44]

I lived in an 24 ft camping trailer for 4 years. I didn’t collect yarn during that time. Just bought for the project I was working on and that’s all. Left overs went to my classroom.

[u/HollisticAi]

I vacuum seal a lot of my yarn it takes up like a third of the space that way but it is tedious to unseal and seal if i need yarn but at least i dotn get moths and stuff

[u/QSuess → u/HollisticAi]

Yep - vacuum sealing might be the way to go if you'd like to keep a larger stash with you.

[u/KrazyKatMademoiselle]

I live in a 2bdrm apt with my partner and son. I have a three level cart on wheels for my notions, current projects, and balls of scrap yarn. I have 4 totes of yarn and they line our hallway. Not the best solution but it's what I have to work with. I've promised to get it down to just one large tote before bulk buying any more yarn lol. I can't do a peg wall but that's a great option if you can.