Crochet Storage Tips

Having the proper storage for your crochet supplies isyarn touching the Velcro tabs.
very important. Not only will it protect your suppliesBe creative and imaginative when looking for storage
from becoming damaged, but it will also make yoursolutions. Storage solutions that are created specifically
crocheting projects easier. When it comes to findingfor crocheting or crafting tend to be more expensive
the right storage solutions that work for you, takethan solutions that are created as general storage. For
some time to examine all your options. Look at optionsexample, use photo boxes to store hooks, needles and
that are easy to use and easy to find. Here are somescissors. Another example is to use a pencil holder
storage ideas that work for me and that will work forthat has been divided into several sections. Each
you as well.section can then be used to hold crochet hooks of the
When people think of storage solutions, they oftensame size.
assume that the solutions are only for supplies youTote bags with multiple compartments are a terrific
aren't currently using. However, storage solutions canway to stay organized, since each compartment can
also be used for your works in progress. For example,hold different items. If you don't have a tote bag, one
Tupperware containers can be used to hold yarn thatalternative is to use cosmetic bags of various sizes.
you are currently working with, so that the yarn doesn'tSelect one very large cosmetic bag to hold several
become tangled or dirty. Start by selecting asmaller bags. The smaller bags will act like the
Tupperware container that has a lid that comes off.compartments of the tote bag, with each one holding a
This will allow you to put the yarn in the container verydifferent item, such as hooks or sewing supplies.
easily. Then, put the lid back on the container and pullWhether you are using a tote bag or several cosmetic
the strand of yarn through a tab opening on the lid. Thebags, both storage solutions have several advantages.
yarn comes out very easily and you won't have toThe main advantage is that all of your supplies are
worry about it falling on the floor anymore.kept together in one place, making them quick and
Avoid putting yarn in storage containers, such as toteeasy to find. Another advantage is that your supplies
bags, that have Velcro tabs on them. When you pullare now portable for when you want to travel
out your yarn, it will most likely brush against the Velcrosomewhere. Instead of taking a lot of time to gather
tab and become snagged and distorted. The yarn willeverything together, all you have to do is grab the
then be ruined and you won't be able to use it. Thebags and go. A third advantage is that if you use a
only time that you can use storage containers withtote bag for your current project, then supplies won't
Velcro would be if the yarn were kept in a separateget lost or misplaced.
bag, plastic or fabric, so that there is no chance of the