How to store yarn and organize your stash [+mistakes to avoid]

Everything you need to know about organizing your stash and how to store your yarn the right way - including many mistakes to avoid. Read the full guide here: https://nimble-needles.com/wool-and-t...

Yarn storage box: https://amzn.to/3DTSVd0
(Apparently, IRIS is now selling slightly different boxes in the US with only 2 instead of 4 clasps. The boxes I am using are the IRIS Ohyama 20l - airtight and 4 clasps)
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Knitting is a hobby so there are very few hard rules. But when it comes to the best way to store yarn, there are a couple of things you should never ignore. That's why I always store my yarn in airtight boxes and never leave it out in the open. Here's why:
Prevents bug infestation
stackable
lightweight & see-through
pet & kids proof
no dust
keeps humidity out / no mold

I always separate my stash by fiber and organize that yarn according to the material. So there is one box for sheep wool, one for alpaca and so on. And if I have enough of a certain fiber to fill more than one box, I organize things by yarn weight. I don't do it by color as patterns typically don't ask for a certain color but for a fiber/yarn weight.

Apart from that, you might consider creating a little catalog of your yarn inventory with the basic information. You could use a simple excel file or use Ravelry.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction to yarn storage
1:00 The reason why I use airtight boxes
3:09 How to prepare yarn for easy storage
5:51 How to keep moths away from your yarn
7:33 How to organize your stash
10:55 Where to store your yarn
13:07 Cataloging your yarn stash
14:35 Rare yarn treasures from my stash
16:41 SABLE - Stash acquired beyond life expectancy

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