Love the look of the pegboards and wish I could do something similar but I live in an old house and find dust forms too quickly to have such a beautiful display. Sending warm hugs from🇨🇦to all our American friends on this post election day. Just remember that knitting is therapeutic 💕
Thank you for sending the love - sigh. I have some friends who store their yarn on bookcases with glass doors. It's great that things can be seen, but also stay dust free!
I use a tallboy to store my fabric and yarn in. The top drawer is for notions and the other drawers are for yarn, fabric, projects etc. it also protects the yarn and fabric from sun bleaching
I have heard that moths don't like lavender, so I put sacks of fresh lavender between my skeins . I think it helps because I haven't seen a moth in years. I like your vlogs Mark and love your ring 😉. I'm from the Netherlands.
Ceder blocks on hanger hooks (aka closet ceder blocks) are great natural moth repellents. Plus once the scent fades you can use a little sandpaper to bring it back. The ceder come in a variety of shapes for tucking into drawers and on closet shelves. They can be found in closet sections of most stores and online. I love your pegboard vertical storage system so much. Thank you for sharing your idea. ✌️💜🧶
Exactly! It's fun to reorder it occasionally - if I feel like organizing by color, or weight, or just mix it up so I can see different things more easily. And it feels so so good to take something off the wall and use it all up!
A very nice system! I appreciate the recommendation regarding moths-I’ve never heard of the spray you use. A yarn stash can contribute to one’s sanity. Here’s to more yarn!!
My yarn closet has no windows. I keep the humidity at a good level. I also have small organza bags of lavender and some with cloves. They help repel moths etc and the closest smells lovely.
The peg board is such a good idea, because you are completely right. If I can't see it, I won't use it. For all the other knitting and crochet accessories, I keep them in one of those plastic tackle boxes, you know the ones that open up with the different tiers? Surprisingly, one box holds everything else besides yarn in an organized and easily accessible place, including all my needles and hooks.
Love the peg boards, i just find all the colours and textures on display very inspiring! I have a couple of lovely old vintage Mc Farlane and Sons vintage wooden biscuits crates i keep my wool in, then my current project is in a big woven basket in my living room which is nice and accessible. I think how things are stored and stored with love, is very important ❤
Mark this is genius! Where did you get your pegs? Mark I’m sure you’ve heard this but lavender is a natural moth repellent. I bought two lavender plants this last Spring so I always have some!
I've never seen the safety-end pegs. My sewing room is organized this way. I even have an old dishwasher tray on my pegboard to hold spools of cone thread. Can't wait to see the finished space!
That's a fab idea! I'm hoping to get a little organizer for spools of sewing thread - I don't need much, but I'd like to have a better range of colors and now I should have some bonus space to display them!
I've heard from other yarn people that you don't want to cake your yarn too long in advance because it can stretch it out. Do you not feel the same way? Or is the caked yarn you have all for wips/ leftovers?
Agreed! All of my caked yarn is leftover! I sometimes go back and re-skein or re-hank it for a happier life. But usually I leave those partial skeins caked so I can pull from them for scrappy or colorwork projects 😁
I use a smaller pegboard for hanging my fixed needles (which I keep in the original packaging). Makes them much easier to arrange & find what I need since I have numerous lengths in the same size. I store my yarns with small cedar planks. I can't stand the smell of moth repellent. I got these great cubes with doors to store my yarns, and I hang project totes on the handles.. Love the idea of using a spare room with pegboard, but the only room that's available is always sunny. 🤷🏻♀️
I live in the Texas Panhandle. The big problem here is the dust. I cannot store anything in the open or it gets covered in dust. So all my yarn is on drawers, boxes, etc. You are right that I do lose track of what I have or where it is.
What about a picture look book? Take pics of each skein/colorway and keep them in a folder on your phone or print them out and put them in a binder to flip through. Could also do a short snip of the yarn in the binder to get an idea of the feel if you need that for decision making. Then you won't have to pull your whole stash out to see if you have a yarn that will work for a project
Beautiful ideas on this thread! If I had all the space & money in the world, I would want bookcases with glass doors - so I could see my supplies but keep them dust free at the same time.
I love your peg board. It would be like being in a yarn shop. I have my yarn in decorative stacking bins. It’s works well but I can’t see what I have. I may try your peg board option. Thanks
A little spooky when you spray it. It's one of those things where you spray, then leave the room for 20 minutes. After that there is no discernable odor!
That's a good question! I haven't had dust collect on mine - I try to keep the yarn moving, either by using it up for projects or finding things I can pass on to a friend who might need the color or fiber. I also keep the door to this room closed - I wouldn't want to put my yarn in a high traffic area because I think that would lead to more dust and dander collecting on it. All of that to say, so far I haven't run into any issue with dust on the yarn - mostly because I don't let any of it sit for too too long 🙂
Love the look of the pegboards and wish I could do something similar but I live in an old house and find dust forms too quickly to have such a beautiful display. Sending warm hugs from🇨🇦to all our American friends on this post election day. Just remember that knitting is therapeutic 💕
Thank you for sending the love - sigh. I have some friends who store their yarn on bookcases with glass doors. It's great that things can be seen, but also stay dust free!
I use a tallboy to store my fabric and yarn in. The top drawer is for notions and the other drawers are for yarn, fabric, projects etc. it also protects the yarn and fabric from sun bleaching
@beverlythompson3246 This American thanks you! Got my needles and hooks right by my side.
So soothing. I wish I had a craft room, such great ideas. A side note, 🩵 the ring!
Thank you so much ❤️ I know I'm VERY lucky to claim a room just for my crafting. I appreciate you being here!
I was thinking the same, the ring! ❤
Waking up shell shocked to the results of the US election (European here) I appreciate the palate cleanser. Much love!
I'm a US citizen and I'm shell shocked and scared shitless! I need this.
Oof. I hear that 😵
It's so good to see you here - I appreciate you and the kindness you bring to my world!
I’m an American who sees this as a tragedy of epic proportions. 🤯😳😱😱😱
I’m a Canadian that is just amazed that this could have happened. Saddened for the world
Us in the U.S. too. It's a hard day - full of stress yarning.😢
Lots of love from Antalya Turkey. I enjoy your videos while I knit and enjoy coffee or test
I have heard that moths don't like lavender, so I put sacks of fresh lavender between my skeins . I think it helps because I haven't seen a moth in years. I like your vlogs Mark and love your ring 😉. I'm from the Netherlands.
Beautiful solution - I love the smell of lavender :) And thank you! I love the ring too - I'm always happy to show it off in videos!
Ceder blocks on hanger hooks (aka closet ceder blocks) are great natural moth repellents. Plus once the scent fades you can use a little sandpaper to bring it back. The ceder come in a variety of shapes for tucking into drawers and on closet shelves. They can be found in closet sections of most stores and online.
I love your pegboard vertical storage system so much. Thank you for sharing your idea.
✌️💜🧶
Great idea to keep your stash visible for inspiration and admiration. It’s like having your own yarn shop, and you can shop anytime!
Exactly! It's fun to reorder it occasionally - if I feel like organizing by color, or weight, or just mix it up so I can see different things more easily. And it feels so so good to take something off the wall and use it all up!
@@MakerMarkKnits Which would trigger my 'ooooh gotta get some more yarn!'
Nice way to store the yarn-always visible. It looks really nice too.
A very nice system! I appreciate the recommendation regarding moths-I’ve never heard of the spray you use. A yarn stash can contribute to one’s sanity. Here’s to more yarn!!
Thank you, friend! I think yarn is a pretty healthy obsession to have (in the grand scheme of things).
What a brilliant idea
My yarn closet has no windows. I keep the humidity at a good level. I also have small organza bags of lavender and some with cloves. They help repel moths etc and the closest smells lovely.
The peg board is such a good idea, because you are completely right. If I can't see it, I won't use it. For all the other knitting and crochet accessories, I keep them in one of those plastic tackle boxes, you know the ones that open up with the different tiers? Surprisingly, one box holds everything else besides yarn in an organized and easily accessible place, including all my needles and hooks.
I've been tempted to get a tackle box or a tool box for my notions and accessories. Thank you for taking the time to watch!
Love the peg boards, i just find all the colours and textures on display very inspiring! I have a couple of lovely old vintage Mc Farlane and Sons vintage wooden biscuits crates i keep my wool in, then my current project is in a big woven basket in my living room which is nice and accessible. I think how things are stored and stored with love, is very important ❤
I love big baskets for project storage! And yes - the way we store things makes a big difference in the whole process :)
Mark this is genius! Where did you get your pegs? Mark I’m sure you’ve heard this but lavender is a natural moth repellent. I bought two lavender plants this last Spring so I always have some!
I've never seen the safety-end pegs. My sewing room is organized this way. I even have an old dishwasher tray on my pegboard to hold spools of cone thread. Can't wait to see the finished space!
That's a fab idea! I'm hoping to get a little organizer for spools of sewing thread - I don't need much, but I'd like to have a better range of colors and now I should have some bonus space to display them!
Thank you for sharing a way to store our yarn! Great video!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for your yarn storage idea. I need this today especially.
Thank you for being here!
I've heard from other yarn people that you don't want to cake your yarn too long in advance because it can stretch it out. Do you not feel the same way? Or is the caked yarn you have all for wips/ leftovers?
Agreed! All of my caked yarn is leftover! I sometimes go back and re-skein or re-hank it for a happier life. But usually I leave those partial skeins caked so I can pull from them for scrappy or colorwork projects 😁
I use a smaller pegboard for hanging my fixed needles (which I keep in the original packaging).
Makes them much easier to arrange & find what I need since I have numerous lengths in the same size.
I store my yarns with small cedar planks. I can't stand the smell of moth repellent.
I got these great cubes with doors to store my yarns, and I hang project totes on the handles..
Love the idea of using a spare room with pegboard, but the only room that's available is always sunny. 🤷🏻♀️
That sounds like a fab solution. I love the idea of keeping circulars in their packaging - they can be a nightmare to store!
I need to bite the bullet and set up a peg board already. The one behind the door is smart. I will measure to see if I can hang some behind it.
Yes! If you have sneaky space like behind a door you should take measurements and give it a try!
I live in the Texas Panhandle. The big problem here is the dust. I cannot store anything in the open or it gets covered in dust. So all my yarn is on drawers, boxes, etc. You are right that I do lose track of what I have or where it is.
What about a picture look book? Take pics of each skein/colorway and keep them in a folder on your phone or print them out and put them in a binder to flip through. Could also do a short snip of the yarn in the binder to get an idea of the feel if you need that for decision making. Then you won't have to pull your whole stash out to see if you have a yarn that will work for a project
I live on a farm and the dust is real! I like clear lidded boxes/totes and stack them in a closet.
@@KiriAngelGirlmy ravelry stash page is my picture book 😂 I'm religious about keeping it up to date 😉
@@AmayaRodrigo I try to use Ravelry but never remember until I've already bought more yarn 🙃
Beautiful ideas on this thread! If I had all the space & money in the world, I would want bookcases with glass doors - so I could see my supplies but keep them dust free at the same time.
I love your peg board. It would be like being in a yarn shop. I have my yarn in decorative stacking bins. It’s works well but I can’t see what I have. I may try your peg board option. Thanks
Yes! It does make me feel like I have my own mini yarn shop :)
Looks amazing 😻
Thank you!
Great idea, but are those moth-proofer things pet friendly? I know my cat (and dog!) would find them intriguing. Just wondering.
I put a pegboard into a cupboard , same set up as yours, but my stash is dust free and out of the sun. I am in Australia, so sunny all year long.
Brilliant solution! We have a bookcase with glass doors in our living room that keeps dust off of the books and sundry decor items.
good luck decorating
Thank you! The final touches are very tedious - I dread going through all of the drawers and bins to put everything back where it SHOULD be stored :)
Very low practical question; doesn't your yarn get incredibly dusty?
And is the spray and disks also effective against carpit beetles and paper fish?
How does the moth repellent smell?
A little spooky when you spray it. It's one of those things where you spray, then leave the room for 20 minutes. After that there is no discernable odor!
@@MakerMarkKnits ok thanks I’m going to try it!
How do you keep dust off the yarn please!? Another great video, so appreciated- thanks from 🇬🇧
That's a good question! I haven't had dust collect on mine - I try to keep the yarn moving, either by using it up for projects or finding things I can pass on to a friend who might need the color or fiber. I also keep the door to this room closed - I wouldn't want to put my yarn in a high traffic area because I think that would lead to more dust and dander collecting on it.
All of that to say, so far I haven't run into any issue with dust on the yarn - mostly because I don't let any of it sit for too too long 🙂
I thought this was a place to discuss yarn & yarny type things! 🤔 Guess I need to go elsewhere! Not into politics OR hearing about them! Thanx! ✌️