Bundled up warmly, you crocheted all winter. Without even realizing it, your yarn piled up. The skeins are stacked high. The colors are mixed up. New skeins sit alongside old ones. In short, you've completely lost track of what you have.
Here are some ideas for organizing your balls of yarn.
1. Separate the balls according to size.
You can start by separating the new balls of yarn from the ones that are already half-used. (I'll give you some ideas for using up your leftover yarn a little further down.) Don't forget the small balls of yarn at the bottom.
2. Sort by color.
To make sorting your wool easier, you can classify it by color. You'll quickly know if you need to buy a specific color again.
3. Adapt the storage space.
Your current yarn storage space may no longer be adequate for your collection. Get creative with your yarn organization. You can use fabric or metal baskets. You can also use small shelves to string the skeins.
If you don't like seeing your yarn, you can also use a small chest of drawers. That way, by opening the drawer, you'll have a complete view of your yarn.
What to do with leftover balls of yarn?
While sorting your yarn, you may have noticed that you have several leftover skeins. What to do with these remnants? Here are a few ideas:
- a quilt. Make small colored squares that you can assemble as you go.
- a cotton wipe .
- a baby hat. You can donate them to hospitals. Remember not to add pom-poms or buttons.
- A small octopus toy for premature babies. You can find out more from the organization Petites pieuvres Québec .
Do you have any tips for cleaning your wool?
