This day's topic made me laugh. Guffaw, even. "How do you keep your yarn organized?" My answer, which I'm assuming will be the consensus from most people, is not at all. Sure, there are going to be a couple of people with an intricate filing system, and we'll smile and nod and say "What a great idea!" whilst secretly rolling our eyes.
I had an idea at one point that I would organize all of my knitting stuff in an antique washstand, because antique furniture rocks and washstands are an entertaining conversation piece--you can casually bring up how chamberpots used to be stored in them. I think my husband is still slightly horrified that a piece of our furniture was possibly used for poop storage.
I do have all of my needles, measuring tape, markers and various knitting flotsam in here--as well as a sewing machine stashed in the commode--but I wanted to display my lovely yarn for the world to see. I have an odds and ends yarn bucket:
But the meat of the yarn goes into a big old pile. My mom ordered the basket online as a gift for me, and was appalled at the size when it arrived. I assured her I could fill it, and it wasn't too difficult (read: I could barely fit everything in there)--but it became clear that I couldn't leave it out when we were gone.
Our dog loves yarn. Loves it. Other than peanut butter and dead animals, I think it's his favorite thing. Loves to pick it up and do the 'kill' on it--you know the thing where dogs shake their head back and forth to kill prey? He managed to stalk and nab some prey yesterday.
It's the yarn I just wrote about, the one I carefully placed back into a bag and into the basket. If he learns to open doors, it's game over, man.
A discussion of yarn storage wouldn't be complete without a mention of my portable yarn storage unit:
My relatives got it for me for Christmas last year, and it pretty much rocks. Don't be too jealous.
Your dog is adorable, my moms cat stalks my yarn, even if I keep it in the knitting bag she still attacks it XD Animals can be so rotten
ReplyDeleteThat bag is so awesome, wow.
ReplyDeleteI love antique furniture too. How cool that you're using a washstand! I think my husband would be similarly horrified.
ReplyDeleteOk, I love the dog eyeing the stash. My cat knows better (although he'll occasionally craft along with me, claws and all).
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, organization? Forgedaboudit.
I'm outpaced by my stash, so organization is pretty much impossible (plus I'd rather use my time for knitting). I'm pretty amazed that you can fit all that - including a sewing machine in that washstand.
ReplyDeleteThe washstand and the basket are perfect yarn storage pieces. How ideal to have a dog that does the kill thing. You can slip him all of the yarn you don't like!
ReplyDeleteI love your odd and ends bucket. What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI am exceedingly jealous of your bag. Very cool. Your dog is not alone in being after the yarn. Luckily I don't own the dog in question, I just knit in his presence occasionally. If I leave the room I have to zip my knitting away or I will come back to a dead project.
ReplyDeleteLmao @the dog & attitude to organization, tho' it strikes me as oddfor an engineer/scientist type ;-) and that bag does *so* rock :-)
ReplyDeleteHe's not a yarn destroyer persay, he just loves to play with it and slobber all over it.
ReplyDelete@ Vivianne
I think I'm more the absentminded crazy scientist stereotype. Like with the hair sticking in every direction. :)
Your bag...so perfect!
ReplyDeleteYour dog...naughty.
Personalized knitting bag? Color me jealous!
ReplyDeleteI am so grateful that my dog has never shown any interest in my yarn. Oh and I think I am going to 'borrow' your yarn bucket idea, I want a yarn bucket too lol.
ReplyDeletei LOVE that little tin bucket - so cute!
ReplyDeleteYou have great stuff! Im suffering from bag envy!
ReplyDeleteI can't help it, I'm jealous of your awesome bag.
ReplyDeleteMy kitty is jealous of your doggy because he's in a room with yarn that's out there in the open. She would have a field day with that!