Let's organize this yarn chaos! - Designing my new yarn room! | URBAN FARMBOYS
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
- Holy smokes what a chaotic mess my hobby has turned into in just a few short months! But I've found a dedicated space to keep my yarn and crochet-related stuff, so join me as I take the first step in designing it but GETTING ORGANIZED!
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It might be cool to swap the entertainment center with the tv stand to the right of it. Then you could put the tv on the tv stand so that it is still in front of the couch. That leaves a big space where the tv used to be for yarn stacks. You could use the wood crates to create different levels and separation in the big tv space to sort the yarn even more.
Nick don't feel so bad - I have 30 years of WIPs, UFOs and yarn I have collected over the years. Once you get a system going it gets easier. I recommend a medium size clear plastic tote with a lid for your finished objects and semi-finished objects. Then a second, larger one for the temperature blanket pieces.
One recommendation for the deep shelves - if you have multiples in the same color of yarn, put the duplicates toward the back. Then, when you pull out a skein from the front row , replace it with a skein of same color from the back row.
Also, use your yarn winder to cake up skeins that are partially used to the point they are floppy. Then you can stack the cakes in a bin.
I'm glad you found a yarn you really like that is affordable. In general I've learned to not judge a yarn until I've created a finished project and washed it.
When storing yarn in cube type storage shelves I try to put any extra skeins of a color in the back. Looks like you are figuring out what works for you.
I used to put my ball winder and shift away after every use, but more recently I found a place that I can leave my ball winder set up. Having it ready to go really makes a difference when I need to cake a skein or hank up. I used to put it off because of all the extra time it took to get everything out and set it up. Now I only have to set up the swift. If I finish a project and have a partial skein that's kind of coming apart, It's really easy to just wind it into a neat cake and tuck the tag in the center.
Long before I collected yarn I collected house plants. For me, I love seeing the greenery in your background. It creates a relaxing atmosphere and I think the yarn you are sharing stands out more.
Yes, keep tools out for easy access.
Love to see things all organized. It gives me ideas on how to organize my stash.
I have a small apartment so everything goes into clear totes so my adhd brain doesn’t forget it’s there.
We follow creators like you for what makes you unique. Whatever you do we will watch. ❤
Some notes from someone who has been knitting and crocheting for decades :
You're not going to make everyone happy with your background, so do what you like.
When I store yarn 2-deep like that, I try to keep the same (or similar) colors in front of each other
Your knitting experiment looks great! But it's pretty common for people to have a preference for one over the other. (Personally, I prefer knitting most of the time.)
Since you like having yarn in those packs, you can do something that I do...any time you buy sheets that come in those clear, zippered bags...use them for yarn!
I also like using clear bins or totes so that I can see what's in them. Especially since I prefer to put my wool in plastic boxes with lids.
I've seen some people store their finished projects in their yarn storage area...but I generally put them where I'll use them, like the closet or my blanket box in the living room. I do use those fabric bins for storing shawls. At one point I just hung them on the wall as decoration with a big dowel and some cord.
It's really cool to get a large glass jar to put all your scraps in.
Raises hand.... Always need a friend.
Awwwww!
I really enjoyed seeing your fish tank the other day, but I also like the plant and yarn background too. 🐟🐠
This one of my favorites when you try to organize yarn or unpack it..
And tutorial❤️❤️❤️
Good luck with your project. You could raise the bed up and store stuff under it.
I crochet for a living, and so I can tell you this... The best storage solution is ikea Billy bookcases. You can buy as many shelves as you need. I recommend getting the corner bookcase, because you get the corner shelf with two cases in addition and you can expand as needed. You can measure your wall and get top extensions for the cases as well. You can also get a label maker and label the shelves. It comes easily off the shelves if you rearrange. The shelves are supposed to be book shelves, but they are a perfect solution for storing skeins of yarn.
and I literally mean you can buy extra shelves to make the shelves as high or low as you need.
How fun watching you figure out your yarn storage. I store mine by color in clear bins from Michaels, but I don't have as much yarn as you do. Also, I belong to a knitting/crochet group that meets once a week at the local community center to chat and work on projects. We have 5 different charities that our finished projects (baby blankets, beanies, wheelchair lap blankets, scarves, etc.) go to. Hospitals, domestic rescue organizations, and other groups love everything we make. 💖💖💖
Yaaaaaasssssss to the give aways!!
Hi Nick, it can be overwhelming, can’t it, when organising yarn stashes. I have two rooms where I store yarn and find the IKEA cabinets with the cloth cubes are great. Looks nice and plus I use the top of the cabinet for my yarn books, tins, a few rolled up blankets, etc etc. As for finished projects I bought a huge wicker basket to display rolled up blankets. Of course I give a lot of my blankets away to family and also to charity. Thanks for your videos! Really enjoy watching them.🧶😊
Turn the crates on the side , stack and fill with yarn. Need to make project bags
When I have a project like your rainbow cushion, you mentioned, I put the yarn in a large Ziploc bag and write on the outside with a sharpie, the hook size and name of the project. If I have a print out of the pattern, I also include that inside. Love your video! I’ve never related to anyone as much as when you slowly walked toward the back of your couch.😊
Hi Nick....enjoyed spending some time here with ya'll tonight...thanks for sharing with us. Much love and hugs-- your yarnie friend, Deszie
I think we all have a little area when we keep things that we are working on that looks a bit disheveled. I know I sure do in the corner close to where I sit. The bulk of my yarn is in soft zipper totes under my bed segregated by fibers. I have a very small amount (not even half of a tote) of acrylic yarn the rest I have with like fibers. The truboo yarn is fantastic yarn to work with. When you get started you are gonna want more. I have a friend who gave me a Packers pattern to make for our brethren in the trans community. I am now spinning my own fiber into yarn and keeping all my nips to recycle into the fiber I card and spin since they are all natural fibers. I remember warning you some months back about the yarn getting out of control. I am wanting to sell a good bit of mine to consolidate it into the yarns I love working with the most. You should keep with the knitting and use the smaller fibers and needles to me it's more satisfying and the fabric made has a more "upscale" appearance. The truboo and 4.5-5mm needles would make an amazing soft and drapie knit piece of fabric. Keep up the good work.
Omgggg you are sooo talented with the nice things u make!! Your home looks so relaxing and warm!! Love the fur babies❤❤❤ Tfs!!!!
I think you need some very tall, wicker baskets to store the yarn, especially the bulky
Wow you have a lot of yarn! I only buy what I need when I start a project. And we live in a small apartment where we do not have a lot of space. My husband would not be happy if I take up so much room for yarn that I might use someday…
Hi Nick
Your pups are Georgeous. Love seeing them.
We bought two shoe racks on wheels with lots of cubbies.
Each cubbie can hold four regular skeins or 1 jumbo.
We wheel it in and out of the closet as we need it.
Backgrounds:
love the fish, plants or yarn. It’s all relaxing.
I love looking at the plants in 5he background 😍
Yes!! I’ll b your friend !! Love your work❤❤❤❤
Yes!! I’ll b your friend !! Love your work❤❤❤❤ well organized I love it!! I just started buying yarn and I’ve made a few afghans but my thumb is hurting so I’m sad I haven’t been able to crochet. It’s what helps me with depression/anxieties ☹️
I feel your pain trying to make room for your yarn, I have little space and my yarn is in every space I can get it 😅
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I stored my hook in a pencil vase. It is better to have all the yarn in one room in order to know what you got and what you need. Enjoy your crochet
I’ve seen some videos where they put the wooden crates on the top of the wall. 😊
You did a great job organizing your yarn. It looks nice and tidy. I enjoy watching your videos. 🧶💜🙏🏻
Hi Nick, I agree with the person who encouraged non yarn background due to being less distracting.
Looks like a BUNCH of shelves may be needed for your yarn and projects. You could fill that whole wall with open shelves!
I purchased shelving units last year, to organize, and already needing to find another wall for shelves OR to stop buying yarn. 😢
Soldier on young man~
Great organization! Love your pride mosaics and look forward to seeing what else you are up to.
For storage that's 2 layers deep, if you have multiple skeins of the same yarn, put the duplicates in the back row of the same cubby. For me, I tend to buy even numbers if skeins, so I put one skein directly behind the other of the same type and color of yarn. Alternatively, if you have tons of one type and color (like one you consistently use for the birder of your granny squares), you can put that in the back as you will probably remember that yarn. ...I hope this makes sense.
I heard crocheters find the German style of knitting makes more sense than the other style. I learned that from an amazing knitter who used to crochet and learned to knit by watching UA-cam tutorials.
I put each WIP in a 2 gallon plastic bag (or whatever size it needs) then file them in a plastic bin or basket.
That was fun! Good night x
Now I really want to know what you were working on for our trans brothers? Willy warmer? I got one for my bro when I was in London with the Union Jack on it 🤣🤣💜💜
Nick Hello, You did good with your yarn. As long as it looks neat that is all that counts. If you want to know the yarns in the back rows you can jot the colors down on paper and put it in your bin you are hiding things in and you will know where to look for a certain color. If you want you can use the fold down bins if you turn them on their side and put yarn in them to display it. Just a couple suggestions. I'll be a friend whether you do give aways or not. I do get into give aways though. You can turn the crates on their side to, to put books or yarn in to display. A Friend!!!
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Hi Nick, I would paint the crates black to match your furniture
Use those crates to set up for new yarn (you will use it). Use another canvas type cube for equipment. Then put them where you know exactly where they are! Find a smaller bookcase for your crochet books and start a file for printed patterns!
Put your plans written in a planner so you can keep track of your current and future projects and maybe one your tired of for now?
I thought taking wooden crates end to end and place where your poly fill went. Fill crates with yarn as u had one.
If you use Ravelry, I would recommend listing your Yarn there, then put it in your bins by brand weight and color. Then in Ravelry you can note which bin your Yarn is in Also, if you keep a spreadsheet, you could do sort of the same thing there. If you’re really into Excel, on a separate sheet, you can do lists of the brand and the weight. I wouldn’t necessarily do it with color because different color yeah I’m not all Yarn is the same as as far as colors is concerned. Then in your sheet that you’re listing your stuff in, you can do drop downs that link to the list on another sheet, you can have fun with Excel if you’re into Excel.
Well I’m glad it’s not just me that’s starts half a dozen things at once. But I do have my yarn well organised. Just saying 😊 👍🥰
I'm from Canada. Just found your channel. Watching you sort your yarn was curiously relaxing.We have a Mchael's and I think the yarn is be-lingual on the labels.
Your coffee table looks exactly like mine
IKEA for the win!
I like to group yarn by brand, weight then color. If you are able to put same colors behind the front row, that helps.
so many big plans ❤
Always!
You are going to need a cubby to fold up empty project bags. Do you have empty suitcases you can put throws, etc. in until you are in a season to use (a trunk would be great).
You need an IKEA Kayla’s bookcase to store your yarns.
That’s KALLAS.
Do not forget, you will never have less yarn and the chances of fewer WIPs is unlikely.
I put my finished objects in a tote
Put the granny squares in a bin of its own.
Do you need to do clear plastic bins with lids. This will protect your yarn from insects.
Hi Nick!
Hi!
Take a page from Krista and pot same colors together! Then subsort by weight?
Don’t forget plush and blanket as well as cotton. Then there are the cakes!
Remember to check Bag O Day patterns. I can’t remember but she has patterns for 3 or 4 blankets using Picasso.
I will gladly be your friend but you dont need to send me anything. Just continue to share your ideas with us. You might want to invest in some plastic bins.clear plastic bins. will protect the yarn. Sweet dreams.
hello Nick ❤❤
Hey girl hey!!
Does anything fit under your bed?
Can you please spell out the site where you got the yarn you point at near the end? It sounds like toomie or tumi or something, but I can't find it 😫
trans masc crochet pattern?? PLS share!!!!
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Hi !! Have you tried Tunisian crochet ?? love LISAMARIE
I WILL BE YOUR FRIEND!! WE CAN TRADE FOs!!!!!
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Please don’t film with yarn wall enjoy your videos seeing plants etc
Get rid of the TV!