Have you ever been to the shop to buy yarn, then got home only to discover you already have that colour, or worse, you don’t, but you have nowhere to store it? As your ideas for wool-based projects grow, so too does your stash, and finding a logical way to store and display your yarn becomes more important.
There are a variety of yarn storage solutions available to purchase. Most are wall-mounted to save room. Or, you could repurpose existing furniture to store your yarn – Kallax units are not just for toys and there is no rule that says that drawers are only for clothes. Or you could, if you were feeling crafty, make your own!
DIY Yarn Storage Project Ideas
1. Wooden Crates
If you have any wooden crates lying around that are still in good condition, repurpose them by zip-tying or screwing them together and wall mounting them to create a bespoke yarn storage solution. Categorise your yarn into the crates by thickness (eg keep chunky yarn separate from double ply) or colour to make it easy to find what you need
2. PVC Pipe
PVC pipe is cheaply available in a range of colours and sizes. Use a hacksaw to cut it into yarn ball lengths and glue the pieces together to create a freestanding storage unit with a different ball of yarn in each section. Add castors to the bottom to make it moveable.
3. Storage Made from Yarn
Of course, what better excuse to break out the chunky yarn from Wool Couture than to use it to create storage for the rest of your yarn? Patterns abound for baskets and hammocks, and you can customise them to suit the decor in your home. It’s a win-win situation.
Keeping your yarn accessible and tidy is essential to preserve it in the best possible condition. So rather than dumping it into a bag or suitcase, take some time to consider how best to utilise any free space or unused furniture in your home. If in doubt, have fun making your own bespoke storage solution.