Ever since I started learning to knit, I’ve been collecting up interesting yarns that I think I’d like to use for a project ‘one day’. Considering that I’ve barely graduated from stitch samples and simple headbands, it’s a bit ambitious to be buying wool for my next project.
That said, I seem to be spotting balls of yarn everywhere – from charity shops to hardware stores (yes, really) – and I’ve enjoyed browsing the selection of colours, textures and finishes I come across. And when faced with a bargain, I can rarely resist.
So that’s why my yarn stash is already getting out of control, despite my beginner status. If you’re a keen knitter or crocheter, you might find you’re in the same situation as me and could use some handy storage for your wool, needles, hooks, patterns and pom-pom makers.
The unit and supplies before…
But it’s not just wool-related activities that create crafting clutter: I bet you’ve got a stash of threads, motifs, aida and mesh if you’re a cross-stitcher. If art is your bag, perhaps you have a collection of paints, brushes, chalks and sketchbooks that need organising. And I can imagine you have a fabric pile as big as mine (teddy bear making is another of my hobbies) if you love to sew.
…and my organised knitting kit after!
In order to tidy my home and keep my craft supplies organised, I decided to create a little storage unit for my yarn stash. I picked up some old shelves from a furniture re-use charity near me for just £15 and chose a pot of chalk paint in one of my favourite pastel colours to give it a makeover.
I’ve shared the full step-by-step guide to DIY this craft cabinet, which I’ve shared on the Do It With Cans website, so I hope you’ll check out my project here and have a go at creating some storage for craft supplies yourself.
The key to this project was ensuring that all my yarn would be securely stowed and you can find out what I did to make the shelves capable of holding double the volume of wool within my DIY project guide here.
The shelving unit now provides the cutest storage for my yarn collection. It’s really inspiring to have it all on display, because it makes me want to pick up my needles and get started on my next project.
Plus, there’s space for my knitting kit bag that my husband got me for Christmas from a talented local maker Lovely Lydia – be sure to check out Lovely Lydia’s Etsy shop for handy pouches to store your supplies.
I’ve been learning to knit by watching the follow-along knitting tutorial videos on LearnToKnitOnline. I’ve bought many of Alice’s online classes, which are self-paced (so I can pause and rewind when needed), so easy to understand and they completely demystify knitting.
I’ve combined this remote learning with the practical help of my bestie Elspeth, who is already an advanced knitter. She patiently explains every stitch to me – including cable knitting, which I never thought I’d be able to do. Knitting is such a fantastic craft to support your mental wellbeing, so I’ve loved slowing down in the evenings with a project.
Let me know in the comments below what craft you love and if you, too, have a supplies collection that’s out of hand! I’d love to hear about your favourite hobbies (it might give me inspiration for my next craft obsession!) and it would be wonderful to hear if you have a go at making this storage unit for yourself!
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