How does everyone keep up with their stash?

1knittychick · 03-30-2007, 09:16 PM

One of my goals for spring break is to organize my stash of yarn and supplies. It needs to be organized so I want purchase 2nds. Any suggestions? Thanks knitters!

Mulderknitter · 03-31-2007, 02:39 AM

you are asking the wrong group of knitters if you want to keep up with your stash..!
I like to keep mine organized by color, but I am a newbie, so others probably have better ideas.
the clear plastic drawer bins from target are great for yarn stashes though!

Knitting_Guy · 03-31-2007, 02:41 AM

I'm supposed to keep up with it?????

I enjoy opening a bag or box and finding some yarn I forgot I even bought.

1knittychick · 03-31-2007, 03:06 AM

I have it stashed in a 3 drawer clear bin as well. I know but its just me to be organized--not a neat freak--just organized (its the teacher in me). Knitting_Guy, did I read you are a trucker? My husband is too. He's an Owner-Operater and works in the southeast. I'll tell him to watch for a knitting guy if your in this area.

spectorkitty · 03-31-2007, 03:11 AM

I just bought those XXL ziploc bags, they are huge! I have them separated by naturals, wool, cotton, etc, then acrylic and blends, then odds and ends. They are see-through so I can look and see what I might want to use next.

Knitting_Guy · 03-31-2007, 03:11 AM

Originally Posted by 1knittychick

I have it stashed in a 3 drawer clear bin as well. I know but its just me to be organized--not a neat freak--just organized (its the teacher in me). Knitting_Guy, did I read you are a trucker? My husband is too. He's an Owner-Operater and works in the southeast. I'll tell him to watch for a knitting guy if your in this area.

Yup, I'm a nasty ole trucker. I used to own my own trucks but finally grew tired of all the hassles and sold my last truck back early in '04.

I'm not hard to spot, I'm the bearded fellow knitting in the truck stop.

Vendie · 03-31-2007, 03:13 AM

I believe in using yarn as decoration, so I typically group it by color. Except for the sock yarn. That gets a home all its own...a big home

Vendie · 03-31-2007, 03:15 AM

Originally Posted by Knitting_Guy

Originally Posted by 1knittychick

I have it stashed in a 3 drawer clear bin as well. I know but its just me to be organized--not a neat freak--just organized (its the teacher in me). Knitting_Guy, did I read you are a trucker? My husband is too. He's an Owner-Operater and works in the southeast. I'll tell him to watch for a knitting guy if your in this area.

Yup, I'm a nasty ole trucker. I used to own my own trucks but finally grew tired of all the hassles and sold my last truck back early in '04.

I'm not hard to spot, I'm the bearded fellow knitting in the truck stop.

My FIL is an owner-operator too. He typically does long trips within Canada or between Canada and the US (he works for a US based company).

Knitting_Guy · 03-31-2007, 03:21 AM

Originally Posted by Vendie

Originally Posted by Knitting_Guy

Originally Posted by 1knittychick

I have it stashed in a 3 drawer clear bin as well. I know but its just me to be organized--not a neat freak--just organized (its the teacher in me). Knitting_Guy, did I read you are a trucker? My husband is too. He's an Owner-Operater and works in the southeast. I'll tell him to watch for a knitting guy if your in this area.

Yup, I'm a nasty ole trucker. I used to own my own trucks but finally grew tired of all the hassles and sold my last truck back early in '04.

I'm not hard to spot, I'm the bearded fellow knitting in the truck stop.

My FIL is an owner-operator too. He typically does long trips within Canada or between Canada and the US (he works for a US based company).

Somebody has to do it.

Seriously, I make jokes about trucking and truckers, but they're some of the best people you'd ever want to meet. I left a very lucrative career as an engineer to drive a truck because I wanted the freedom it provides. I don't think I'd ever go back despite my mother's protestations over the past 11 years.

It's not just a job, it's a lifestyle. And in all likelihood I have probably met or at least run across most of your family members who are in the business. Our neighborhood is just bigger than most folks, but it's still just a neighborhood to us.

letah75 · 03-31-2007, 03:49 AM

I have mine in stackable drawers with clear front. I separate my yarn by type. 100% Wool & 100% natural fiber, blends, acrylics, then all of the stuff I don't think I'll ever knit but can't seem to get rid of....in plastic bags in my office.

The drawers are labeled as 45Q, and I have 8 of the FULL of yarn. Only two of them are blend or acrylic drawers, the rest are natural fiber. Then in the drawers they are as together as I can get them.