Reddit mentions: The best yarn storage

I love all the suggestions already given so adding on

Does she have a good yarn bag? Smaller ones like this are good if she does small projects. If she does larger ones then something like this is great. I own both and I prefer the second one simply for the large space to store my projects in and that it has a LID.

If she has a sense of humor and shows off her hobby with pride there are a ton of funny crochet tshirts on Amazon. I have.. several.. on my wishlist and am hoping my inlaws will be getting me at least one for Christmas otherwise I'll be buying them myself!

I know I’m late to this question but, I found a great yarn bag that fixes this problem. It has dividers in it and grommets on top. You place the yarns you’re using in the divided space, pull the center strand from the end of the skein through the grommet and start knitting. I used it for my double strand Afghan and I didn’t have any trouble with the yarn twisting or tangling any further. Here’s a link on Amazon for the Yarn Boss bag Yarn Boss Yarn Bag, Travel With Yarn and all Notions - Yarn Storage To Organize Multiple Projects and Keep Your Yarn Safe and Clean - Wide Grommets Stop Tangling for Best Crochet Bag or Knitting Bag https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H4OMPUW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Bc50DbJSBP061 Hope this helps:)

Hey @gingeelise, @JaeBells1 and @fuckysprinkles, thanks for your help!

I actually ended up buying her a yarn bag, new ergonomical crochet hooks and a yarn cutter.

Unfortunately where we live, we don't have many options regarding a store that sells quality yarn or fabrics. So I thought this was quite a good options!

I also looked into your wiki and found some inspirations on the online stores when I looked into their assortment.

Again, thank you for your help! I really appreciate it :)

There are people in this life more organized than me. Part of me envies these people. The other part of me says, meh, too much effort. However, if you are more organized here is some of what I found:

A very thorough guide with lots of photos on how the snippets of yarn were stored. Binders of samples, created by a designer. I might try this actually....

Another less labor intensive version

Free printy things to get you started. I like these...might or might not use them.

My method of insanity: I have many totes. In each tote is only one brand of yarn. Totes are sorted by color families. In some totes, I never unballed my yarn and left it with the tags on. Not great for display, but at least my yarn is dust free, right? For yarns I have caked, I roll up the label like a little tube and pop it into the middle of the cake. Seems to work so far. I have thought about buying some yarn keys where you take off the tag, fold it up and attach to the ball/hank/skein/cake in question.

As I am now sitting here thinking about it, from a design and colorwork standpoint, the binders really are your best bet. The most work, but it would be nice to just pull out a few cards with samples on them and compare and make up a colorway without pulling out mounds of yarn. Also it might be possible to take a few samples with you shopping if you need more colors.

For crocheting, does she have anything like this?


Miles Kimball Knitting Tote Bag, 18 x 11 x 1 inches https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MJ789MI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_h7M4DbGGEM4A0

Or a smaller size


Yarn Boss Yarn Bag, Travel With Yarn and all Notions - Yarn Storage To Organize Multiple Projects and Keep Your Yarn Safe and Clean - Wide Grommets Stop Tangling for Best Crochet Bag or Knitting Bag https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H4OMPUW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_S7M4DbGHPS1KN

I crochet and this would be super cool for traveling and organizing.

I got one of these GoKnit bags when they were on sale on Massdrop. It's nothing super special and kinda overpriced for what it is (I paid $20), but what I do like is that it has this snap on strap that you can attach to your jeans belt loop and literally walk around and knit if you so desire. The small fits two socks and their yarn in progress with room to spare. There's also an interior strap for yarn management, but I don't find it super useful if I'm not changing colors.

I used to use a small make-up case I got as a freebie with some cosmetics because it was kind of box-like, and it was coated on the outside with a plasticy material so I didn't have to worry about it getting wet or anything.

That said, I have totally rocked ziplock bags too and those work just fine.


EDIT: Forgot to link the bag! https://www.amazon.com/Purple-Small-GoKnit-Project-Drawstring/dp/B008B6GKZO/

I recently bought myself one of these and I like it pretty well. It has removable inserts so I can organize my projects easily. It's very nice to have if you take your projects with you everywhere. Or if you're like me, helps protect projects and skeins being used from being bombarded with pet hair. Only complaint I have is that the stitching isn't reinforced, but it still holds together pretty well. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MJFYT6K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_GdKSDbR7XD7RX

Honestly anything would make me happy, but this would be awesome.

Btw happy birthday!

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I would love this tote under my crochet list
Thank you for holding this contest and good luck at your new job!

These things work great! Just as a PSA - if you've got Amazon, or even better - Amazon Prime - keep your eye out for these. They regularly go on sale for $9.99. Not right now, of course, cuz that'd be too easy (lol) - but they do have this similar one for $14.99 and two day shipping.

I've snagged a few and gifted them out - always much appreciated :D

I have this one (mine is purple though) a friend gave me. It holds a lot, but for travel with multiple projects or yarn for an afghan it’s perfect. Teamoy Yarn Storage Bag, Knitting Tote Bag Organizer for Crochet Hooks and Supplies, Portable Knitting Yarn Storage Bag with Cover and Inner Divider, Stripes(No Accessories Included) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CWRY41L/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Y-ukDb0Y4Q1Z4

For my small projects I use the $3 clear zipper pouches from Target. Just toss the yarn and the hook and scissors/stitch markers in them.

I haven't bought one yet but I've seen some great "project" bags I have my eye on. Like this: https://hobbii.com/yarn-bag

Edit: or this one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XSQP3V3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ewACCbBQ2G10Y

I asked for a few of these for Christmas this year so I can store my yarn and WIPS in separately but that’s the best solution I can find
https://www.amazon.com/Knitting-Storage-Organizer-Crochet-Needles/dp/B07BJY4ZLM/ref=pd_aw_sim_201_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B077M8Q7YH&pd_rd_r=af5d4484-e699-11e8-8cda-159f534165a6&pd_rd_w=knpiR&pd_rd_wg=W6Ri4&pf_rd_i=mobile-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=57b46099-d750-4d74-83ee-63ad64b310a4&pf_rd_r=EG0816BSJ6CQY67FCDXJ&pf_rd_s=mobile-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=EG0816BSJ6CQY67FCDXJ&th=1

I received a yarn bag last christmas and I love it! it's very simple, similar to this one. Whenever I travel, I bring this along. It's great for flying or train rides.

It looks exactly like the one you posted. I got it from Amazon. [Yarn Holder](http://www.Wood.com/ Yarn Holder With Twirling Mechanism https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SNWDJGY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_dr7bzbXF00ZJV).

I typically crochet sitting on the couch and I keep mine on a TV tray next to the couch. I actually think it's a nice size to take with me when I'm traveling. Fits perfectly in the cup holder in my car! It doesn't work perfectly for EVERYTHING, but it's far better than anything else I've found.

You won’t regret it.

BeCraftee Best Yarn Bag/Knitting Bag. Portable, Light and Easy to Carry. Yarn Storage Bags Have Pockets for Crochet Hooks & Knitting Needles. Slits on Top to Protect Wool and Prevent Tangling. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015HVQDIY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7WuFDbFMX92PQ

This project bag looks great to carry my current knitting project anywhere.
Thanks for the contest!

I use a mix of a lot of the options mentioned by other posters but I also have a few KnowKnits bags I've been gifted and I love them. They sell onAmazon but I've seen them at yarn stores too.

I also carry a little altoids style tin with a fabric tape measure, slip and snip scissors, a cable needle, blunt needles, stitch markers, needle caps, and a knitting ring. I just move this from bag to bag.

Ah I see I bought it from Amazon . I am sure you could find it on AE or TB with the picture search.

She uses it all the time and the quality was superb.

I asked for a set of pom pom makers, a yarn winder, a nice-looking yarn tote, a set of blocking mats, and some awesome crochet books!

After I wind the yarn into cakes they fit right down onto the spindle which has a central spike on a dowel that rotates above a stationary base. It keeps everything feeding smoothly and nice and compact so it's easy to set aside and pick back up again.

i have this and i love it!

I’ve had one similar to this for years and it’s held up perfectly.

I see you have a crochet key chain in there, do you need more key rings? I have a whole bag of them but I won't be able to use them as I only occasionally make keychains. I also have this knitting bag sitting in my closet that is completely brand new that I can send if you would like it and could use it.

I think you'd probably like this yarn storage bag if you don't already have one!!

So I got this knitting bag a few months ago and I like it a lot. It has space for several projects and zippered pockets for all my tools and notions and patterns. I like that it has a shoulder strap and handholds. It is a little big to tote around all the time (I still do take it with me frequently) but even at home I like having it beside my knitting spot since all my tools are in one spot.

Edited because link isn’t working: Teamoy Knitting Bag, Yarn Tote Organizer with Inner Divider (Sewn to Bottom) for Crochet Hooks, Knitting Needles(Up to 14"), Project and Supplies, Purple -No Accessories Included https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07486X1ZN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_lXC1DbG01XGKP

That bag (or one like it) is on amazon! Not OP, but I've seen it! https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Knitting-Bag-Portable-Organizer/dp/B01FEY507Y/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1478527297&sr=8-5&keywords=yarn+storage+bag

Something like this. You can find these bags at Michaels or Joanne's too

This is both nifty and integral to my human spirit, because I crochet a lot, and I have an entire room full of yarn that I would love to cram in to something actually made for holding yarn. Coffee cans work and all, but then all my finished projects smell like coffee, which not everyone enjoys.

Also anything to do with dragons, because they're my spirit animal. <3

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I bought a very similar one on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00MJ789MI

https://www.amazon.co.uk/KNITTING-crocheting-anywhere-Accessories-Tangling/dp/B015HVQDIY that's the one I have

Yarn ball holder

I personally use this one myself

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H4OMPUW/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_1R1MDbBA41G8E

I desperately want this one.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H4OMPUW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_LzZpDbG05JPFG

Guys! I think I found the bag!!! Sorry OP, if I ruined the magic for you but so many people were asking.