Now THIS is a yarn stash that nearly rivals mine! I’m a yarn-aholic. I can’t control my urge to buy more yarn for projects that I’ve yet to start. Watching others with as much yarn makes me feel not alone with my yarn obsession.
Last year I organized my statch using plastic milk crates. I lined them up on their side across two walls in my office/yarn room. This really helps because I can see instantly what I have without moving stuff around
I love that idea Jan! And it sounds like it was an affordable project too. I’m the same way, I have to see what I have or I forget what I have lol. I actually have a yarn room cleaning video coming out this afternoon too! I’m not super good at maintaining the tidiness and it had gotten messy again 🤦🏻♀️
@@ShannonTalksYarn To be honest, I don’t have enough milk crates or room to put all my yarn out. I make baby blankets for my local pregnancy center and so for 6 months of the year I make light weight blankets using 3 ply yarn, and that’s what I have in the milk crates. When it’s time to switch to heavier weight blankets, I unload 2 dressers and several totes and switch the yarn. My husband passed away almost two years ago and ever since he died I’ve let my yarn Stacy get out of hand
@janknecht139 I’m so sorry for your loss!!! I think it’s very normal to go to the things that comfort us when we are grieving. I think it’s ok and don’t worry about sorting, tidying, or using up the yarn until you are ready ❤️❤️❤️ And that’s so awesome you make baby blankets!
I am totally addicted to yarn. I have taken one of my bedrooms and transformed it into my yarn room. There is nothing but yarn in this room (no bed). I purchased wooden crates from Joanne fabrics and used them to store and organize my yarn. I also have a trail of destruction and trying to reorganize. My crates are stacked 6 crates high and placed along the walls in the yarn room. It is going to take me a month to reorganize because I have to buy more crates. I don't feel so bad about my addiction to yarn after watching your video.
Lol I think “trail of destruction “ is the most accurate way to describe what I created too!!! 😂😂😂 Don’t feel bad! There’s a lot worse things we could be out doing instead of creating joy with yarn! At least that’s how I see it. I could definitely utilize my space more if I didn’t have to have a bed in here lol. Thanks for watching and commenting, I appreciate it!
I used under the bed storage organizer (that I bought at Wal mart) to store some of my yarn in our guest bedroom. I purchased one long one and a set of two smaller ones. I like the two pack smaller ones that I got to separate some different fiber types. I used the large one for my Caron one pound and Lion brand pound of love. Your making progress and your room is lookin good. 💕the dollar tree baskets you have.
That’s a great idea Mary, I will definitely check out the next time I’m at Walmart! Those pounds take up a lot of room lol 😂 Thank you, I’m almost done and will have my final reveal in the next video on Friday. I’m excited to share it. I had to snatch those DT baskets up when I saw them, I thought they were way cuter than the ones they normally have! Thank you for watching!
I was thinking about cleaning my yarn room, and then I saw your video. No way. I'm not starting any organizing right now. I will wait until I see your finished room. Besides, I'm pretty sure I need to buy a few more shelves before I can get started. Good luck. I know you can get this done. You will be so happy when you are finished.
Bahahahahaha, I don't blame you for not starting yet!!! Maybe it wouldn't take so long if I didn't keep changing my mind but it's still a big task! I'm pleased with my progress, but yikes lol 😂😂😂
I have to punch in for work but am coming back later. I think your organizational way of thinking will work for me so I'm gonna try it. By the way, I like your very down to earth, real way of videoing. Everything's not PERFECT, and probably a whole lot of us can relate to that. I appreciate it! ** So I think the idea of putting all my yarn out on the bed is going to work for me because every other thing I've tried ... mainly trying to get a skein or two out every few nights and sort of log it and organize it just isn't working. I believe it's ALL going to have to come out on a rainy day so I can look at ALL of it at the same time and go from there. Fingers crossed.
Yeah I know that dove it in thing very well this year may2024 I started organizing by colours and projects still I’m at a loss I don’t feel alone watching this thank you
This truly just made me want to buy more yarn since you had such pretty yarn 🤩 but my yarn is currently in several bags at the moment since I’ve tried to organize my yarn and my kids just yanked them out. So that task will be for another day. Whenever organization begins you have to make a big mess first.
If you like the Breathe Deep and Feels Like Butta, you would also like Bernat Bundle Up yarn. It is the same type of construction and is even softer than the Feels Like Butta. I have a bunch of the Feel'n Chunky cotton too. I love it. I sort of want to make a blanket with it but that would be a really heavy blanket.
Thank you, I really appreciate you watching! Hopefully you find the bags, my DT usually always has them stocked and they are very helpful for me. Happy organizing! 😃
I started thinking it was going to be like Fibber McGee's closet and something was gonna fall on your head. Hehe. But it wasn't that bad. I've just started this year crocheting and I already have a tiny stash buildup, I imagine in a few years I'll be needing a whole closet or shelf too.
This was so interesting! Organizing doesnt come natural to me at all lol It takes way too much brain power! And I may have laughed a little too hard when you said "monster balls" 😂 That sweet divinity would make an awesome tote bag or backpack since it's not stretchy!
Right, organizing is hard!?!????????? Especially when it’s something you are getting into all the time. Hahaha, when I said it was like 🥴 Sometimes my sense of humor is stuck at 12 years old lol 😂 A bag is a great idea! It’s been stumping me for years. Thanks!!! And thanks for watching ❤️
Hi. I have downloaded Yarn Buddy and labeled each tote with an index card with a letter like A, B, etc. (think locations in a warehouse). Then I log each skein, cake and note what bin it is in. I do something similar with the diamond paintings I have as well. Just an idea. Thanks for the video.
About to finish a huge cable blanket using Pound of Love in "Quartz" as a wedding gift. I've loved working with it. That "Pumpkin Spice" color is beautiful!! Do you have a particular project in mind for it? I'm looking for excuses to buy that color myself 😁😇
I got it with the intent that I wanted to make a throw blanket with bobble or popcorn stitches since they would be “pumpkin shaped” and since I have plenty of it, it’s ok that it’s a yarn eater stitch 😃 I bet your blanket turn out amazing, cables are so beautiful! 😍
You should get your husband to put some shelves on the back wall and your storage would be greatly increased. Or, get another sweater hanger instead of using the shoe hangers. Just a few friendly suggestions.
I get most of my yarn stockpile from the hobby lobby annual clearance sale. In the past in was usually in June but this year it was in April. They make all their discontinued yarns to 75% off. So I save any gift cards I received and some cash for that. But I have also gotten really good deals at Herrschners.com. Their brand is always a good value but they tend to have good clearance. I’m pretty thrifty so I don’t like to pay full price lol! 😃
Yarn haul videos should be illegal...they just feed our yarn obsession 😂 I organized my stash into a big white cupboard and lots of totes. I'm enjoying shopping from my stast now and making myself cardigans. What will you make with the yarn?
If you're looking for stashbusting ideas, instead of yarn organizing, check out this video: th-cam.com/video/kVagOWzTKyQ/w-d-xo.html
Now THIS is a yarn stash that nearly rivals mine! I’m a yarn-aholic. I can’t control my urge to buy more yarn for projects that I’ve yet to start. Watching others with as much yarn makes me feel not alone with my yarn obsession.
Heck no, you’re definitely not alone! I’m right there with you & proud of it! I love my yarn and I’m so happy to hear it brings you joy too! ❤️🧶❤️
Last year I organized my statch using plastic milk crates. I lined them up on their side across two walls in my office/yarn room. This really helps because I can see instantly what I have without moving stuff around
I love that idea Jan! And it sounds like it was an affordable project too. I’m the same way, I have to see what I have or I forget what I have lol. I actually have a yarn room cleaning video coming out this afternoon too! I’m not super good at maintaining the tidiness and it had gotten messy again 🤦🏻♀️
@@ShannonTalksYarn
To be honest, I don’t have enough milk crates or room to put all my yarn out.
I make baby blankets for my local pregnancy center and so for 6 months of the year I make light weight blankets using 3 ply yarn, and that’s what I have in the milk crates. When it’s time to switch to heavier weight blankets, I unload 2 dressers and several totes and switch the yarn.
My husband passed away almost two years ago and ever since he died I’ve let my yarn Stacy get out of hand
@janknecht139 I’m so sorry for your loss!!! I think it’s very normal to go to the things that comfort us when we are grieving. I think it’s ok and don’t worry about sorting, tidying, or using up the yarn until you are ready ❤️❤️❤️
And that’s so awesome you make baby blankets!
@@ShannonTalksYarn
Thank you.I’ve come to realize that crocheting is the best therapy.
I couldn’t agree MORE with you!!! ❤️
I am totally addicted to yarn. I have taken one of my bedrooms and transformed it into my yarn room. There is nothing but yarn in this room (no bed). I purchased wooden crates from Joanne fabrics and used them to store and organize my yarn. I also have a trail of destruction and trying to reorganize. My crates are stacked 6 crates high and placed along the walls in the yarn room. It is going to take me a month to reorganize because I have to buy more crates. I don't feel so bad about my addiction to yarn after watching your video.
Lol I think “trail of destruction “ is the most accurate way to describe what I created too!!! 😂😂😂
Don’t feel bad! There’s a lot worse things we could be out doing instead of creating joy with yarn! At least that’s how I see it. I could definitely utilize my space more if I didn’t have to have a bed in here lol. Thanks for watching and commenting, I appreciate it!
Joann's has totes with little wheels on the bottom so it should of like a dream :) the top notch roll bins
Great tip, thanks! 😃
I used under the bed storage organizer (that I bought at Wal mart) to store some of my yarn in our guest bedroom. I purchased one long one and a set of two smaller ones. I like the two pack smaller ones that I got to separate some different fiber types. I used the large one for my Caron one pound and Lion brand pound of love. Your making progress and your room is lookin good. 💕the dollar tree baskets you have.
That’s a great idea Mary, I will definitely check out the next time I’m at Walmart! Those pounds take up a lot of room lol 😂
Thank you, I’m almost done and will have my final reveal in the next video on Friday. I’m excited to share it.
I had to snatch those DT baskets up when I saw them, I thought they were way cuter than the ones they normally have!
Thank you for watching!
I was thinking about cleaning my yarn room, and then I saw your video. No way. I'm not starting any organizing right now. I will wait until I see your finished room. Besides, I'm pretty sure I need to buy a few more shelves before I can get started. Good luck. I know you can get this done. You will be so happy when you are finished.
Bahahahahaha, I don't blame you for not starting yet!!! Maybe it wouldn't take so long if I didn't keep changing my mind but it's still a big task! I'm pleased with my progress, but yikes lol 😂😂😂
I have to punch in for work but am coming back later. I think your organizational way of thinking will work for me so I'm gonna try it. By the way, I like your very down to earth, real way of videoing. Everything's not PERFECT, and probably a whole lot of us can relate to that. I appreciate it!
** So I think the idea of putting all my yarn out on the bed is going to work for me because every other thing I've tried ... mainly trying to get a skein or two out every few nights and sort of log it and organize it just isn't working. I believe it's ALL going to have to come out on a rainy day so I can look at ALL of it at the same time and go from there. Fingers crossed.
Thank you so much! Have a great day at work 😃
Wow! What a collection! Beautiful colors.
Thank you Joan!!! 😃🧶❤️
So much wonderful yarn and so many options 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you so much!!! I have a confession…..it’s getting messy enough again, I’m going to have to do another cleaning video soon! 😂
Yeah I know that dove it in thing very well this year may2024 I started organizing by colours and projects still I’m at a loss I don’t feel alone watching this thank you
You’re definitely not alone!
We all have our yarn get out of control! Organizing is a constant thing around here!
😬 it’s being consistent with organizing that’s so hard for me!!!
@@ShannonTalksYarn Same! I keep saying, it is very much a learned skill for me!
Oh my gosh, me too!!!!!!!!
This truly just made me want to buy more yarn since you had such pretty yarn 🤩 but my yarn is currently in several bags at the moment since I’ve tried to organize my yarn and my kids just yanked them out. So that task will be for another day. Whenever organization begins you have to make a big mess first.
Oh my gosh, it’s that the truth…….it gets so much worse before it gets better!?!?!? 😂😂😂
If i drank 3 cups of coffee i would have to be rushed through to the emergency room 😅.......SERIOUSLY!
lol that’s funny! Thats my only vice, I do love coffee! 😂☕️🫠
@@ShannonTalksYarn so did I until it ruined my adrenals!
@patriciapendlbury2603 😲 oh no! Yeah that is definitely something to watch out for! Hopefully you are feeling healthier now with out all the caffeine!
If you like the Breathe Deep and Feels Like Butta, you would also like Bernat Bundle Up yarn. It is the same type of construction and is even softer than the Feels Like Butta.
I have a bunch of the Feel'n Chunky cotton too. I love it. I sort of want to make a blanket with it but that would be a really heavy blanket.
Ooohhh thanks for the tip! I love that type of yarn 😍
Hey, a heavy blanket might be amazing!!! I say go for it!
I really enjoyed watching this video. I'm going to look try those laundry bags.
Thank you, I really appreciate you watching! Hopefully you find the bags, my DT usually always has them stocked and they are very helpful for me. Happy organizing! 😃
I started thinking it was going to be like Fibber McGee's closet and something was gonna fall on your head. Hehe. But it wasn't that bad. I've just started this year crocheting and I already have a tiny stash buildup, I imagine in a few years I'll be needing a whole closet or shelf too.
Hahaha no, not terrible, just always needs more work! Yep, you probably will need more room as time go on!! 😃
This was so interesting!
Organizing doesnt come natural to me at all lol It takes way too much brain power!
And I may have laughed a little too hard when you said "monster balls" 😂
That sweet divinity would make an awesome tote bag or backpack since it's not stretchy!
Right, organizing is hard!?!????????? Especially when it’s something you are getting into all the time.
Hahaha, when I said it was like 🥴
Sometimes my sense of humor is stuck at 12 years old lol 😂
A bag is a great idea! It’s been stumping me for years. Thanks!!! And thanks for watching ❤️
@@ShannonTalksYarn I feel the same way on my sense of humor! Lol
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❤️I’m so glad I’m not the only one!❤️
If you have a cat, you wouldn't leave out! I keep all my yarns in real thick zip lock bags and keep them in closed drawers.❤😊
Hi. I have downloaded Yarn Buddy and labeled each tote with an index card with a letter like A, B, etc. (think locations in a warehouse). Then I log each skein, cake and note what bin it is in. I do something similar with the diamond paintings I have as well. Just an idea. Thanks for the video.
Oh wow, I haven’t heard of yarn buddy! I’ll have to check it out, thanks for the tip! 😃 thanks for watching and commenting too!
Loved your video. My area is a mess. I need to work on mine. 😜🤪😜🤪
Clearly I know the feeling Debby! Why is it soooo easy to get messy but so hard to be motivated to clean it!!!??? Thanks for watching and commenting!
About to finish a huge cable blanket using Pound of Love in "Quartz" as a wedding gift. I've loved working with it. That "Pumpkin Spice" color is beautiful!! Do you have a particular project in mind for it? I'm looking for excuses to buy that color myself 😁😇
I got it with the intent that I wanted to make a throw blanket with bobble or popcorn stitches since they would be “pumpkin shaped” and since I have plenty of it, it’s ok that it’s a yarn eater stitch 😃 I bet your blanket turn out amazing, cables are so beautiful! 😍
You should get your husband to put some shelves on the back wall and your storage would be greatly increased. Or, get another sweater hanger instead of using the shoe hangers. Just a few friendly suggestions.
I agree shelves would make a world of difference!!! 💯
Thanks and also thanks for watching! I appreciate it 🙂
Geez just figured out my bed not big enough to sort over
I am trying to build a stockpile (of yarn) but it’s SO expensive! Where do you get yarn? Do you buy retail (on sale) or do you have a wholesaler?
I get most of my yarn stockpile from the hobby lobby annual clearance sale. In the past in was usually in June but this year it was in April. They make all their discontinued yarns to 75% off. So I save any gift cards I received and some cash for that. But I have also gotten really good deals at Herrschners.com. Their brand is always a good value but they tend to have good clearance. I’m pretty thrifty so I don’t like to pay full price lol! 😃
Yarn haul videos should be illegal...they just feed our yarn obsession 😂 I organized my stash into a big white cupboard and lots of totes. I'm enjoying shopping from my stast now and making myself cardigans. What will you make with the yarn?
Hahaha right!?!? That’s awesome you found a great way to organize your stash!!!
Why don’t you get a small stool so you can get to that top shelf? Even a folding one.
I finally did, it has helped a lot!!! Thanks for watching and commenting, I really appreciate it!!!
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Thank you yarny friend!