How I Store my Yarn

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Комментарии • 766

  • @BAGODAYCROCHET
    @BAGODAYCROCHET  3 года назад +67

    SORRY BAGS TO FROM AMAZON
    LINK TO ORGANZA BREATHABLE BAGS
    I got some of each of the three largest in the white color
    www.pouchdepotinc.com/rectangular-organza-pouches/

    • @carolsnyder7778
      @carolsnyder7778 3 года назад +1

      Thank you!! 💕💕🧶🧶

    • @redwhitebluechick
      @redwhitebluechick 3 года назад +3

      What size bag do you normally get?

    • @johannelaporte8057
      @johannelaporte8057 3 года назад +1

      I kept them in plastic and was ready to place an order for plastic bag like ice yarn but stronger . I think your solution is better. I will slowly transition, thank you

    • @deborahfield2375
      @deborahfield2375 3 года назад

      Thanks for the link.

    • @pandamainiak2895
      @pandamainiak2895 3 года назад +4

      I get lingerie laundry bags, some are drawstring but I prefer the zipper (as long as the yarn doesn't get caught) I have thought about mesh bags but I would honestly make my own too. Also I get them from the dollar store or my work, it's only a dollar but if you wanna bigger sized one it's 2 bucks

  • @michellechappon4796
    @michellechappon4796 3 года назад +65

    You spend a lot of money on yarn… it makes perfect sense to take the extra special care to store it. Yarn is what we love! ❤️

  • @katedavy6272
    @katedavy6272 3 года назад +48

    Wow, I'm so glad you corrected that statement! Lol! My 71 year old heart almost choked when you said if you come and help me u can have all the yarn u can stuff into a tote! First I thought of how long it would take me to get there from Tennessee. Second I thought of what it would take me to get my husband to drive me there...(I still have not recovered enough oof my sight from long hauler covid effects to be able to drive yet).
    Third I thought of all the hundreds of traffic jams we would have to negotiate with folks heading straight for your wool stash!
    Fourth, I remembered, thankfully, we are broke and our soc. sec. Check has not got here yet!
    And then as my heart got its rhythm back you said you were just kidding.
    Whew! Quick thinking for an old lady, eh? Thought u would like my funny story of There and back again all in one night. LOL

    • @juliemccann9374
      @juliemccann9374 3 года назад +1

      That made me laugh right out loud at my desk at work!! Thank you for the big smile and laugh on a Friday :)

    • @katedavy6272
      @katedavy6272 3 года назад

      @@juliemccann9374 welcome! I just had to put it all down in a text. It was too funny to keep to myself!

    • @walker6828
      @walker6828 3 года назад +2

      Made me smile too read your story. And I needed a smile tonight.

    • @katedavy6272
      @katedavy6272 3 года назад +1

      @@walker6828 happy to oblige. It gets kinda crazy after 70...lol

    • @eleaman652
      @eleaman652 3 года назад

      Laughing here!

  • @brendatroche5762
    @brendatroche5762 3 года назад +56

    I agree that we need to treat things with respect and honor regardless of price. We need to be good stewards of everything that comes our way. Thank you for this valuable info!

    • @brief402
      @brief402 3 года назад +3

      My thoughts on everything.
      Just as when my parents bought their first home 30 years ago they purchased a lot of decore from Ltd magazine (known for cute decor that's also a bit on the cheap side) for no reason than being affordable. To this day there are still some pieces that they purchased that are present in the house! Treat things correctly and they last a lifetime

  • @bearwithms
    @bearwithms 3 года назад +30

    I used to store my yarn in those plastic and wire cubes until they fell down. Now I store all of my yarn in huge totes. I made a spreadsheet of all of my yarn with the names, quantity and color, and I've printed a sheet of paper for each tote so I know what's in them since I can't see through the tote. I'm very organized. lol

    • @samyoder5211
      @samyoder5211 3 года назад +3

      Love the idea of labeling the totes. Don’t know why I’ve never thought of that. Thanks for sharing.

    • @denisemayer3837
      @denisemayer3837 3 года назад +2

      I love this idea thank you ☺️

    • @allisonchavez9113
      @allisonchavez9113 3 года назад +2

      Great idea for totes that aren't clear

    • @madgrammy697
      @madgrammy697 3 года назад +2

      Impressive! 😀

    • @ernestcollins6414
      @ernestcollins6414 3 года назад +3

      I store my yarn in plastic totes with the yarn size on the top of the totes. Really helps to find the right size yarn for the project I want to work on

  • @pratyt5079
    @pratyt5079 3 года назад +5

    What a fantastic idea! Love the bags. I've been doing the totes forever but adding the bags is a great idea. Would also be good to put lavender, peppermint, or even dryer sheet in the totes to help keep the bugs out. They also sell cedar balls you could add. Bugs are so sneaky they will get into the smallest spaces. I like peppermint tea bags , it's already self contained.

  • @jeanmarierugg2614
    @jeanmarierugg2614 3 года назад +32

    I usually put a dryersheet in mine to keep bugs and moths away in the toats. I have also shrink wrapped some of my yarn as well. Wish I lived closer I would help you for the fun of it.

    • @allisonchavez9113
      @allisonchavez9113 3 года назад +4

      Dryer sheets keep moths away?

    • @jennifergridley8111
      @jennifergridley8111 3 года назад +3

      Dryer sheets keep lots of creepy crawly things away

    • @melissakeller3628
      @melissakeller3628 3 года назад +3

      Put one in the mailbox to keep bees out. Is another use for dryer sheets.

    • @KittenBowl1
      @KittenBowl1 3 года назад +3

      I wouldn’t use dryer sheets, it’s highly carcinogenic.. The petrochemical based artificial scents used in commercial dryer sheets have 100s of compounds that are considered carcinogenic. Really. I make perfumes and I know about scents and though I’m not a chemist, I know professional chemists who told me this. Stay away from commercial dryer sheets for real. You can use cedar wood or lavender flowers.

  • @tammylouya2786
    @tammylouya2786 3 года назад +46

    I store mine in open wire crates attached to the wall. I want to be able to see my beautiful yarn. Placing in a tote defeats my reasoning in having various textures and colors. Seeing my yarns gives me great motivation and satisfaction

    • @hummingbirdess8763
      @hummingbirdess8763 3 года назад

      I have the same. I have a lot of overflow though stacked on top! I can’t fit any more wire crates as it does become unstable. Maybe one day I could put up wood shelves.

  • @sbeverlee
    @sbeverlee 3 года назад +4

    I have always just stored my yarn in air tight totes and never had issues, but this is a genius idea and I like it a lot!🥰

  • @booksnyarn
    @booksnyarn 3 года назад +24

    😆 If I could I would definitely take you up on that offer. Just the opportunity to talk yarn with you and see and touch all of the beautiful yarn would be payment enough. 😁💜

    • @gingerscrivener2941
      @gingerscrivener2941 3 года назад

      Me tooooo xoxo that would be fiberastic!

    • @karenschippits9759
      @karenschippits9759 3 года назад

      Yep I would have not have any problem helping and chit chatting about yarn

    • @heatherrose8462
      @heatherrose8462 2 года назад

      I.... Uh...(counts people)...4th! That! Would totally come help and hang out! It would give me something to do other than my day job! Not sure how far from Ohio you are though!

  • @pjscelfo916
    @pjscelfo916 3 года назад +8

    I poke a hole in the plastic bags so they stay fresh. I keep some yarn in my "Yarnia Closet" made out of mahogany. It's actually a wardrobe. The yarn I have in totes I put dryer sheets in them, that keeps the bugs out. Since I love in a flood zone, drilling holes in them makes me leary. It's an awesome idea and I get the logic but with my circumstances, I'll start away from that. I do open them up once or twice a month to get stuff out of them. Thank you for the tips with the mesh bags, I love that idea. Stay safe and hydrated.

  • @daniellecordova2255
    @daniellecordova2255 3 года назад +1

    Oh my gosh I never even thought about keeping my yarn safe. Thanks Crystal!

  • @jahmeb
    @jahmeb 3 года назад +15

    I store my yarn in canvas blanket bags. They are made just like the clear, heavy plastic bags that comforters and bedspreads come in but made of heavy fabric. They are like a cube, with a zipper along the top edge that opens like a lid, have side handles for lifting and stack really well. Plus they are breathable and don't cost much.

    • @crystalhayes2247
      @crystalhayes2247 3 года назад +4

      I'd love to know where you get the bags from, or if your talented and make them.

    • @PatricesProjects
      @PatricesProjects 3 года назад +2

      @@crystalhayes2247 me too. What are the dimensions of them?

    • @jahmeb
      @jahmeb 3 года назад +1

      @@crystalhayes2247 You can find them just about any place. I got mine on Amazon

    • @jahmeb
      @jahmeb 3 года назад +1

      @@PatricesProjects Look on Amazon, they have lots of different sizes

  • @marthaanderson2346
    @marthaanderson2346 3 года назад +1

    Totes are wonderful. I've been storing my yarn in them for decades. I've been crocheting for almost 50 years.😊😊😊

  • @helenpidcock7566
    @helenpidcock7566 3 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for the input on storing yarn. I love watching you. You are amazing. Hugs from Arkansas.💖💕🦋

  • @jeanchiusano2861
    @jeanchiusano2861 3 года назад +2

    Hi crystal. I used to store my yarn in those giant storage containers but they got so heavy that I would have to ask my husband to take a few off of the top so I could get to the yarn I wanted. He wasn’t too happy about that so I didn’t get to SEE all of my yarn that I had. Now I bought storage draws from Walmart. They have wheels on them so you could roll them out of your storage area without help. Or you don’t have to put the wheels on at all and just stack them. I’ve never seen a bug in my yarn but I saw a video on RUclips that bugs don’t like bounce dryer sheets. They hate them. So I put a sheet of bounce in the bottom of each draw. Now not only do I NOT have to ask for help I can just open any draw to play with my yarn cause we all like to do that. Also I sort my yarn into groups like baby yarn or scarf yarn or for a blanket. Makes it easier for everyone. They say oh she’s in her yarn again. Lol 😂

  • @marlenejanzen1736
    @marlenejanzen1736 3 года назад +10

    Oh shoot I just ran through the house yelling road trip! Lol now I have to go back and tell my husband to forget the last 5 minutes…

  • @dianepierce7337
    @dianepierce7337 3 года назад +8

    I like the idea of taking a little time and very little money to protect the yarn we work so hard for. Thank you

  • @mommabscrochetkitchen2439
    @mommabscrochetkitchen2439 3 года назад +1

    That's a great way to keep yarn! My grandmother used to make bags from fine tulle and store her yarn in them. That was easily 60 years ago! Another thing, Never store yarn in the basement or attic. Basements are too damp and attics get way too hot in the summer.
    Be blessed.

  • @maryrosemitchell2528
    @maryrosemitchell2528 3 года назад +9

    Hey Crystal! Thanks for sharing. I also use those little silicone gel bags to keep moisture away from my yarn. Take care!!

  • @carolinerheaume5643
    @carolinerheaume5643 3 года назад +13

    I’m really new to crochet so I have a cake that I am currently using and that’s it. I think I want to get a small decorative basket to keep by my chair to keep the yarn that I am using in. My plan is to just buy what I am going to use for the project I am currently working on but we all know how hobbies go. 😆

    • @Littlejo-fy8cq
      @Littlejo-fy8cq 3 года назад +5

      Wow! Hopefully you won't turn into a yarnoholic like many of us do. I've got yarn coming out my EARS and I'll still buy more if I find a good deal!

    • @cynthialovett1587
      @cynthialovett1587 3 года назад +2

      Make a basket 🧺 for your next project. Crystal has a couple of tutorials that are great for yarn storage

    • @madgrammy697
      @madgrammy697 3 года назад +8

      We all start that way. Soon the yarn will take over your home! 😅

    • @esmeraldavillanueva4019
      @esmeraldavillanueva4019 3 года назад +7

      That was my plan but too many deals couldn’t pass 😂👀

    • @michellekf777
      @michellekf777 3 года назад +2

      That's how I started too. Now I'm about to turn our bonus room upstairs into my craft/yarn room. Lol

  • @ChrissyLovesJesus
    @ChrissyLovesJesus 3 года назад +1

    All my totes have cards attached with quantity counts and yarn specs (yardage & thickness) . I wrap my whites in acid free tissue paper. All the yarn is stored with like colors and content (blues , blacks & purple wool with similar or same wool etc.). I have big skeins of wool Aran from 40yrs ago from a sale for 50 cents each. I bought all they had, over 200. My husband at the time thought I was nuts. I told him it would last for years and save a ton of money. He’s passed on now , but I’m pretty sure I still have 20+ left. It’s still fabulous because I took care of it. It never goes out of style either. I Love my yarn. ❤️

  • @darianroscoe1017
    @darianroscoe1017 3 года назад +1

    I think your new system is well thought out. Here's what I do out of necessity. People say I have too much yarn (not), and I've had people in the past actually walk around my house looking for yarn to see if I purchased any more. For size comparison, I've only got about enough yarn to complete maybe ten or twelve afghans (which I like to give away). Not a lot. What I do is this. I have seats, hassocks, furniture that have storage inside under the cushions. This is where I put my yarn. People can sit on them. Mostly my cats sit on them. It's right in front of people's nosy noses and they don't even know it's there. I agree with you that yarn, and textiles, have to be protected from bugs (and mold). I'm a yarn sniffer/hugger, too. I love it. Great idea for an episode, glad you presented it. (By the way, Darian Roscoe was my beloved cat who I miss with all my heart. My name is Kat--and I'm not a cat. Lol!)

  • @karenleblanc9510
    @karenleblanc9510 3 года назад +1

    I have very limited space and a strict budget. I store my yarn in totes but I store it by project. Once a project is completed I allow myself to purchase yarn for another project and that will go in the now empty tote which are stacked in my bedroom. God bless everyone. Thank you Crystal for all you do for all of us.

    • @ChrisTina-ln4yk
      @ChrisTina-ln4yk 3 года назад

      I admire your discipline so much. I'm trying to put myself on a strict yarn budget now with less than stellar results 😅

  • @leesal9862
    @leesal9862 3 года назад +1

    I like those mesh bags. I wish I had room for totes of yarn. I love your storage style. Thank you for sharing with us. Lots of love and hugs to you Crystal.

  • @RandBSiegel
    @RandBSiegel 2 года назад

    I think it’s smart to store them in a safe manner. Yarn isn’t free and it is truly a major component of your business. Good idea!

  • @marcellemorrison5099
    @marcellemorrison5099 3 года назад +11

    Hi Crystal 🤗. I am fairly new to crochet, so I appreciate all of the tips you give us. Thank you for sharing 🤗🤗

  • @sierrastorm1291
    @sierrastorm1291 3 года назад +8

    I store most of my yarn on shelves like you have behind you. Before I put a pack of yarn on the shelf, I poke a hole in the plastic. But.... let's not even talk about what's in the closet. 😂

  • @janicegrima6593
    @janicegrima6593 3 года назад

    Thanks for telling us how to keep our yarn safe. ❤

  • @becky2296
    @becky2296 3 года назад

    You are a mind reader, I have been pondering over this for months and could not do figure out a way, thank you again my friend you help a ole lady out

  • @denisegustafson
    @denisegustafson 3 года назад +1

    I don't think your storage idea is excessive at all. Very smart. I am going to order some mesh bags!! Thanks for sharing 💜

  • @heyyitsthejohnsons5470
    @heyyitsthejohnsons5470 3 года назад +14

    My husband took milk crates and screwed them to the wall in our bedroom and I store my skeins of yarn that way. Also for my cakes he made me 2 shelves that I have those are stored on. So I have 2 walls in my bedroom that is nothing but yarn and craft supplies! Plus I have totes upstairs that are my scrap yarns in as well. Thanks for sharing!!!

    • @cwilson463
      @cwilson463 3 года назад +3

      Kayla, you have a good husband there. He’s a keeper!

  • @tinabennett8323
    @tinabennett8323 3 года назад +1

    Great Video. thanks for proving that it pays to keep yarn organized and safe. lol my husband thinks I am strange. (back story) So we have 5 cats and go through a lot of litter. and I have gone through several different kinds of litter. I came across Tidy Cat and found it to work very well. well I order 6 buckets at a time from chewy now and am now called the yellow bucket queen. I first made a storage bucket for our big orange extension cords. cut a hole in the back buttom for the cord to plug into the outlet. then on the front cut a slot for the cord to come out for what ever it needs to be plugged into. when you are done, plug the female (back portion) into the male (front part) wind up the cord that was used. close the lid, lift the bucket by your by the handle and BAM!! So I started using the buckets for other storage things. Now I use them for my yarn. I now store project yard in a cleaned out bucket. I also put 1 hole per side close to the top. lastly, I love to put smelly socks into every bucket except the ones with tools or hard drives. Downey laundry beads and mismatched socks. pour a quarter of a lid into a mismatch or single sock (we have many of those) use a zip tie to close it and just plop it into every bucket with yarn. I have a whole wall of stacked yellow buckets. all labeled with what project or kind of yarn. they are easily decorated with contact paper or designer Duct Tape. with the handle it is easy to take on the go. .................. these Buckets are also great for packing an emergency kit. so, I get cat litter, use it in our litter buckets, and not fill the landfill with empty sturdy buckets. Thank you and you are welcome.

  • @dawnhefele-lamb384
    @dawnhefele-lamb384 3 года назад +2

    Yes, Crystal I've stacked my yarn just like you for years with the mesh bags and in totes. I even have some expensive yarn in silk pillowcases stored. It works the same way. Haven't had any problems in the past 12 years. Before that I stacked them on shelves.

  • @michellerennepowar2773
    @michellerennepowar2773 3 года назад +1

    Thank you Crystal. I get the moth balls packet with Lavender scent in little packets. Love it. I love your idea.

  • @wandarogers9411
    @wandarogers9411 3 года назад

    I love your tip on storing yarn. I usually keep mine in totes also but I don't have near as much yarn as you, Crystal. I never thought about the mesh bags, what a great idea. Love your tutorials and giveaways! You are such a generous young lady, Crystal! Thanks for ALL you do. I would be glad to help you sort n store your yarn just to hear crocheting wisdom from a pro!!! Take care!!!❤

  • @tammararees9405
    @tammararees9405 3 года назад

    I have mine in bags in totes organized by fiber and color. Thanks for the ideas everyone!

  • @nancylodge6210
    @nancylodge6210 3 года назад +1

    OMG. if I lived closer to you I would be at your doorstep right now to help you with the yarn!!! It would be a dream come true. Would love it, would love it, would love it. I have some delicious spice tea I would bring for us to relax with during our breaks. Unfortunately, I live out here in Colorado and I have had to cut my driving down. Oh if I could just transport myself I would be there in a minute to help. I am sure you will get plenty of help. I will be there in spirit!

  • @gailclay9147
    @gailclay9147 3 года назад +3

    I would love to come and help you Crystal! Wished you lived closer to me..lol.. Thanks for showing us how you store your yarn❤

  • @desireeschuler1593
    @desireeschuler1593 3 года назад +5

    I use the large space bags and vacuum seal it

  • @annehayward3506
    @annehayward3506 3 года назад +1

    Fascinating I was so surprised when you showed the storage box and called it a tote in the uk a tote is a zip topped bag. I find the differences in word meaning so interesting and as always you’ve taught me something new, I love this idea fir yarn storage and will definitely be looking at getting some more of these bags, thank you Crystal stay safe love and hugs xx

  • @stephiejane
    @stephiejane 3 года назад +2

    This is great information. I need to work on my craft room to find space for my yarns.... I don't think that adding an addition onto our house for a yarn room is an option! Hahaha... I would love it though.

  • @kathleensalamon9419
    @kathleensalamon9419 2 года назад

    Hi Crystal! You are so generous in all you do. I have made a few of your patterns from your tutorials. So pretty. I have my eye on that" easy crochet cardigan", which I am looking forward to making. Would be a definite if I were lucky enough to win this give away. Which is over the top. Anyway, just being able to learn from you is a gift as well. So, thank you for all you share. All the free kindness acts you stated in this video are just common courtesy which would make the world a happier place if everyone would just follow them. Again, thanks for all you do.

  • @wendymcjannett2091
    @wendymcjannett2091 3 года назад +1

    Once I get my seat in the plane from Scotland I’ll be there to help,lol. Great tips🧶👍🤗

  • @jodyfink1924
    @jodyfink1924 3 года назад

    Such great ideas. Nothing to excessive to take care of it. I wish I lived close enough to just visit with you. Hugs 🤗 😇

  • @leahsantos746
    @leahsantos746 3 года назад +1

    This was a good video. I love the way crystal talks about her yarn. You really can see the love for it on her face. I would die to have half the yarn she has.

  • @roxannapurcell7305
    @roxannapurcell7305 3 года назад

    What a lovely idea…mesh bags. I don’t have to worry about my yarn because I don’t buy a lot. I only keep enough for a few projects at a time.This is an affordable way for me.
    I wish I lived close to you…I would so enjoy helping you…I would think I died and went to yarn 🧶 heaven lol

  • @kerribarrycrochet
    @kerribarrycrochet 3 года назад +13

    I bought one of those snap together storage cubes units with doors. I'm also obsessive so I have my yarn sorted by weight and color. The unit has 20 cubes and houses mostly acrylic yarns. Specialty yarns and cottons are in totes. I also use ravelry's stash feature to catalog all my yarn. It allows me to input storage locations so I know which cube each yarn is in.

    • @liap1293
      @liap1293 3 года назад

      I've never heard of ravelry. Can you, please, provide a link & name for the stash feature? Thank you!

  • @damnitdebbie
    @damnitdebbie 3 года назад

    Hey Crystal. That's a great idea on storing the yarns. You sound like me about protecting it. If I lived closer to you and you was serious about helping you. I would have jumped at the chance. Lol. Thank you for sharing and have a blessed day.

  • @carolyntierney1086
    @carolyntierney1086 3 года назад

    What a great way to take care of your yarn. Now I have to go to work. All my yarn are in boxes.

  • @deloriskornya6725
    @deloriskornya6725 3 года назад +20

    Has anyone else noticed a gasoline smell, from the “plastic” storage containers, and bags? Yep, I was organizing my yarn, yesterday, and Yuck, some of the plastic bags, and smaller plastic containers, smelled of gasoline! Open metal shelves, maybe a better option. An even better option, purchase what I need for a specific project. I went through my stored yarn, and found enough blue to make 50 hats. I have made 18 this week. I think, I need yarn addiction , intervention. I love to crochet. I had chronic pain for years, and just recently realized I can crochet, pain free, if I focus, and cut off all, outside interference. Yet, I do not have to personally finance the yarn industry. Moderation ?

    • @michellenash6802
      @michellenash6802 3 года назад +2

      Lol, I too am a yarn hoarder!! My husband would agree I need an intervention! Lol!!
      I understand where you are coming from! I have suffered from chronic pain for the last 11yrs! My pain continues. I learned how to crochet at the beginning of my chronic pain issues and have found that when my pain level is 7or below, crocheting helps me to not focus on the pain. It's a great distractor, esp since I can crochet for hours and hours! I love it so much!! (I can't do anything if my pain goes above a 7/10 though.). I pray you can recover from your chronic pain.
      As far as the gasoline/totes/plastic bags...idk, I don't put mine in plastic totes. I have trunks (yes the very old ones ppl used at turn of century) , to store mine-most of them. The rest I have in grocery bags on a bookshelf or they're in a cardboard box...all of which is in my house, so I don't have to worry about bugs. I like the organza bags she showed , I might go that route.

    • @cristinareal6361
      @cristinareal6361 3 года назад +1

      I add a box of downy scent beads for the smell. I get them from the dollar tree

    • @juliemccann9374
      @juliemccann9374 3 года назад +3

      You are not alone my friend. I most definitely have a yarn addiction. After completely re-organizing my yarn room, (labels and all) I said right! No more yarn! What did I do? Next day!!? Ordered more yarn... I wonder if there is a support group out there for us? ha ha
      Love the wee bags. It's brilliant. Some of my hand-dyed came in those and I kept them in them. Proper investment I think :)

  • @aprilmoore-allthethings4107
    @aprilmoore-allthethings4107 3 года назад

    HA! That would be so fun to come and hang out with you and play in your yarn room!

  • @jeanniew8812
    @jeanniew8812 3 года назад

    I wish I lived close enough to help you out 🙂🙂🙂 I love those organza bags for storing my yarn!

  • @stephanieclare2457
    @stephanieclare2457 3 года назад

    Awww I wish I could come over to help you with your yarn. 😉 Thank you Crystal for all of your great tips on how to take care of yarn. 🙂

  • @shereneliscom6736
    @shereneliscom6736 3 года назад

    Love that color blue hand dyed yarn.

  • @ellenb6229
    @ellenb6229 3 года назад

    I'm only 2 hour drive away from you I would be happy to come help! Thanks for sharing your tips and tricks! As usual Crystal you're absolutely amazing!!!

  • @noellahosken1097
    @noellahosken1097 2 года назад

    You’re so cute Chrystal. I love this idea of bagging yarn in those bags. LOVE IT.💞Stay safe….

  • @StamperWendy
    @StamperWendy 3 года назад +1

    I keep my yarn in AVON boxes and vinyl tote bags, that have open tops. They're typically sorted by color, Christmas or July 4. Otherwise, I keep just my cotton yarn separately. Thanks, Crystal!

  • @DianEnglish56
    @DianEnglish56 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you. Learning a lot about yarn and what works best for different seasons and wearables.

  • @kerrynwright
    @kerrynwright 3 года назад +1

    Sounds like a great idea!👍 When we moved house last year I discovered moths all through my fleeces for spinning.... EEEEK!😲 They'd got into some of my yarn too, so it can happen!😥 I don't have a lot of yarn & what I do have are either in plastic tubs or in my 16 cube storage shelves in my craft room.🥰 Blessings from South Australia💕🐨

  • @zoekilling4977
    @zoekilling4977 3 года назад

    I go to antique stores and flea markets and buy wooden baskets of all shapes and sizes and store my yarn in them and place the baskets throughout my craft room. Gives a decorative element and a visual reminder of what i have to work with. As the baskets empty, I then can order more yarn. 😀

  • @rennamiller5347
    @rennamiller5347 3 года назад

    I store my overflow yarn in totes and have a cube organizer with the cloth drawers full of yarn..I have lot more yarn now, since I started watching your videos...lol. You have inspired me to make more items and try new yarns. Thank you for sharing your tutorials, yarn hauls and give a ways!

  • @zahratabassum
    @zahratabassum 3 года назад

    Thank u for showing us ur way of storing yarn

  • @sylviadutra5300
    @sylviadutra5300 3 года назад

    Thank you 💕 for you. I saw you once in an split screen interview your story of how you learned. Grabbed my heart. I liked you before but that. But now even more

  • @margerobertson2078
    @margerobertson2078 2 года назад

    If I lived closer, I’d love to help. OKC,OK is a road trip! I store my yarn so I can see it and after awhile it seems to tell what it wants to be, and I like looking at my yarn. Love your videos, keep up the great work!

  • @rhondaholloway2121
    @rhondaholloway2121 3 года назад

    Protecting one's investment is always a good idea. Thanks for sharing the idea you came up with for this.
    And if I lived closer I would come help you just so I could learn more things from you and have fun.

  • @kimg7141
    @kimg7141 3 года назад

    If I only lived closer to you, I would come over and gladly help you rearrange your yarn storage ! Just hang out with some cocktails, and I would be able to experience the look & feel of all those incredible yarns you have ! That would be payment enough !!!

  • @LindaSimpson
    @LindaSimpson 3 года назад

    Thank you for sharing, I never gave it a thought and as you say we spend a lot of money on our yarn and don't want them being destroyed by bugs and moths. Have a beautiful day xxx

  • @jennifermyers5691
    @jennifermyers5691 3 года назад

    I love that grey and green yarn!!

  • @sharbear1968
    @sharbear1968 Год назад

    Great storage tips from you and in the comments. I’m building up an embarrassing collection of yarn. So storing it properly has become a priority. Thank you.

  • @nancyeverhart145
    @nancyeverhart145 3 года назад

    Hi Crystal! I don’t think it’s excessive! You have a lot of yarn and yarn is expensive and precious! Great job!! Thanks for sharing! 😊💖

  • @lindakgasi9299
    @lindakgasi9299 3 года назад

    Hi Crystal,
    Makes great sense! I will definitely be drilling holes in my totes! Good storage makes for a great stash!

  • @evelenesterling9768
    @evelenesterling9768 3 года назад +1

    I put mine in plastic bags. I like your mesh bags, and I should look into it!

  • @kathypearson3821
    @kathypearson3821 3 года назад

    Thanks for sharing Crystal. If I lived closer I would come and help just being around all that yarn of beauty and visiting with you it would be amazing.

  • @vondastrauser4428
    @vondastrauser4428 3 года назад

    I have yarn on bookshelves, in totes and on my bedroom closet shelf. This is the most yarn I've ever had. Bought while on sale.

  • @gloriarodriguez9040
    @gloriarodriguez9040 3 года назад +3

    When I order from Amazon alot of stuff come in these zip lock rubber like bags, so I've saved all those and now put my yarns in them, I store by colors, and they are on shelf in top closet, that being said, I'm going to go back and pole some holes in the bags. Thanks for the tip Christal!!

  • @rosaherrera20
    @rosaherrera20 3 года назад

    Love your idea. I don't have to worry about having too much yarn. My husband doesn't allow me to purchase it. What I do have is usually what my daughter finds at the Goodwill. Love all your videos, you the best.

  • @lucindacharley2911
    @lucindacharley2911 2 года назад

    Right now I have alot of yarn that I have had for years because of the way I was working I just didn't do any crocheting. I had it in totes and stored in the attic. I think there is still some up there. Now what I have down in the main house it is stored in totes and milk crates. I have so many different types that when I bought it I was just getting it and thinking all yarn was the same and then I started watching your videos and learned about yarn. I thank you for that. Now I have to use it all up before I can buy any more. Watching alot of your tutorials for that. Again I can't say thank you enough for what you have taught me. I tell everyone I know that crocheting about you.

  • @CindyKinney
    @CindyKinney 3 года назад

    Hi, Chrystal. I am so glad you made this video. I keep my yarn in totes but not the mesh bags, and it makes good sense. Bugs in our yarn...ewww, but it's true and the reality. Thanks for sharing this information with us.

  • @trishcaceres1906
    @trishcaceres1906 3 года назад

    Hiya Crystal 🤗 I also store my yarn in totes like you I will now be purchasing the mesh bags & drilling few holes in the totes to preserve it all. Thanx 4 The Info 👍
    HAPPY CROCHECTING 💜

  • @saraflint1167
    @saraflint1167 3 года назад

    Make sure you drill the holes in the top of the sides. If you do the bottom of the sides and get flooding , you don't want water damage. Great idea Crystal, thank you!

  • @betsysears3027
    @betsysears3027 3 года назад

    Thank you Crystal for another great yarn learning experience

  • @angelicowens3931
    @angelicowens3931 3 года назад

    Thank you for the storage tips. It will help once I get my yarn room started.

  • @michellepressey8594
    @michellepressey8594 3 года назад +4

    I've been using big laundry bags/hampers to store yarn . But I only have 4 so far ! Not alot compared to some of you ! Lol 💜💜💜

  • @CJ-ho1eu
    @CJ-ho1eu 3 года назад +8

    Dryer sheets will keep bugs away as well

  • @leighannlambert6930
    @leighannlambert6930 3 года назад +8

    Fantastic storage recommendations. If you’re going to spend good money on good quality yarn, it should be stored properly.

  • @kathyz8039
    @kathyz8039 3 года назад

    Thank you for this video. It will help me protect my yarn better.

  • @wildflower-spirit-creations
    @wildflower-spirit-creations 3 года назад

    To bad my daughter wasn't in Indiana anymore. I could stay with her and drive to you. What a delight it would be to meet you and talk yarn! I heard that breathable storage was best.

  • @carolsims8548
    @carolsims8548 3 года назад

    Yes Crystal I agree about taking care of your yarn. I mean if your like me, I'm not sure when I may get time to work up all of my yarn. I have grown Grand daughters and a 3 year old Great Grand daughter and I plan on being around to sew and crochet for them and I have to keep material and yarn safe. Thank you so much for your help.

  • @cynthialovett1587
    @cynthialovett1587 3 года назад

    I have made some of your baskets 🧺 and maybe the cats bed with higher sides. My scraps are in a Costco cheese balls container, where I make them into single round granny squares to be put together in strips and made into blankets. I also have completed Gifts 🎁 in a heavy plastic zippered blanket bag. Thanks for sharing. This year is the first time I've had a stash. So I will be using some of your ideas when I get home to Arizona.

  • @kathymerola4280
    @kathymerola4280 3 года назад

    Thank you Crystal for the link to get the breathable bags. I have stored my yarn in totes in the closet.Most of the yarn I have is been inherited from my mother after she passed. My siblings do not crochet or would not use the same yarn as she used.

  • @Crochetedsunflowers
    @Crochetedsunflowers 3 года назад

    Very clever idea. I recently started storing mine in mess bags and sticking them in a cario cabnet. But that was to organize them together. Never thought of preserving it this way. Thanks for the video.

  • @frank.440
    @frank.440 3 года назад

    Thanks Queen yarnie peep! Right now my yarn is everywhere I need to put in totes.

  • @kathryneoakes8280
    @kathryneoakes8280 3 года назад

    Thank you for sharing this with us. I have been keeping my yarn and projects in plastic containers. So now I have to switch it up.

  • @DianEnglish56
    @DianEnglish56 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you for the tips on how to store yarn. I always just put it in totes or bags.

  • @mardel3
    @mardel3 3 года назад

    These are great storage tips, I don't have a big yarn collection but what I do have I also would like to store properly. Thanks for sharing love

  • @gayleepple9359
    @gayleepple9359 3 года назад

    Thank you Crystal for sharing and giving such great tips🥰

  • @katibere1966
    @katibere1966 3 года назад

    Great idea…I love those mesh bags!!

  • @dw6150
    @dw6150 3 года назад

    Thanks for your suggestions. I am starting to reorganize my craft room.

  • @dragonkat1868
    @dragonkat1868 3 года назад

    Great video Crystal, I like that idea with the mesh bags and into clear totes 😀.