Stash It Up 3: Yarn Storage Mid-Project

A few weeks ago, we showed you some unique ideas on organizing your yarn stash. But how do you keep your yarn tangle free when you’re in the middle of a project? Here are some ideas – for some of them you may need to buy a few materials, but you probably have most of the items you’ll need around the house.

Yarn bowl by Todd Pletcher on Etsy.

Probably the most stylish option is to purchase a specially made yarn bowl. These bowls have a “swoosh” on the side to settle the strand of yarn into. Unlike some of the other solutions in this post, it’s easy to take the yarn out of the container mid-project. You can find a variety of shapes and colors on Etsy and other pottery sites.

Tea Kettle as a yarn holder, found on The Corner of Knit and Tea.

A tea kettle will also keep your yarn from rolling away. What a great way to re-purpose an old tea pot!

Plastic tote basket as a yarn holder. Source unknown.

If your project uses a lot of different colors, you may want to consider a larger container with multiple holes for your yarn, such as these plastic storage bins.

Plastic box as a yarn holder. Source unknown.

If you’d prefer for your yarn holder to have a lid, try a plastic bin like this one. You’ll need to poke a few holes in the top – be careful! The plastic edges can be sharp.