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Step 1
Guard against moths if you have wool or wool blend yarns. These yarns must be in a plastic container with a tight-fitting lid or have cedar sachets added to their storage container.
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Step 2
Arrange your yarns by fiber content, and store them in transparent, stackable bins. Label the front of the bin with some information about the yarn. You don't have to worry about the moths with the synthetic yarns, but keep them in a dust-free environment if you don't plan to use them right away.
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Step 3
Store your yarn supplies in decorative baskets. Use a fabric lining in the basket to keep the yarn from being snagged.
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Step 4
Use plastic freezer bags with zippers to store small lengths of leftover yarn. Consider assigning these leftover pieces to their own plastic bin. Small leftovers rolled up in balls also look pretty piled up in a basket. A gallon freezer bag holds four 3-oz. skeins and is good for storing larger quantities.
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Step 5
Hang a shoe organizer inside your closet door or on the wall. The shoe pockets are just the right size for a skein of yarn. You can also store your other yarn supplies for easy access.
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Step 6
Make bins out of plastic ice cream buckets and line a shelf with them. This is a good idea for people who want to see their yarn but doesn't give much protection against dust.
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Step 7
Decide on a system for yarn storage that suits your needs. If you use your yarn frequently and have a large turnover, you don't have to worry so much about protecting it from dust and moths.
Comments
chicaandjo said
on 4/17/2008 We have a few more suggestions to compliment your ideas: http://www.chicaandjo.com/2008/04/14/april-stumper-how-can-i-store-all-my-yarn/