Affordable YARN Storage HACK - Level Up Your Space with a DIY Pegboard!

[@anndevault6010]

Hello Mark. Just found you on KZbin today, I'm so glad I did. I have two Grandsons that want me to teach them knitting and crocheting. My Grandsons will be happy to see another man doing what they want to learn. We even live in the same state which I'm sure will make the boys realize these arts are perfect to learn no matter what anyone else thinks. The boys are 9 and 13 and ready to start their learning. Thank you.

[@wlooije3191]

I have heard that moths don't like lavender, so I put sacks of fresh lavender between my skeins . I think it helps because I haven't seen a moth in years. I like your vlogs Mark and love your ring 😉. I'm from the Netherlands.

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Beautiful solution - I love the smell of lavender :) And thank you! I love the ring too - I'm always happy to show it off in videos!

[@beverlythompson3246]

Love the look of the pegboards and wish I could do something similar but I live in an old house and find dust forms too quickly to have such a beautiful display. Sending warm hugs from🇨🇦to all our American friends on this post election day. Just remember that knitting is therapeutic 💕

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Thank you for sending the love - sigh. I have some friends who store their yarn on bookcases with glass doors. It's great that things can be seen, but also stay dust free!

[@tictactoe325]

I use a tallboy to store my fabric and yarn in. The top drawer is for notions and the other drawers are for yarn, fabric, projects etc. it also protects the yarn and fabric from sun bleaching

[@Paula-tf3zv]

@beverlythompson3246 This American thanks you! Got my needles and hooks right by my side.

[@kerlygerl]

Beverly, thank you for the support. I’m a novice but I sure did carry yarn, hooks and even a small loom yesterday and probably will for the foreseeable future. It’s that or gin soooo …… 🧶💙

[@rebecca-72]

What a beautiful crafting space! And Gus, always lovely to see him❤

[@egoreknits]

My yarn closet has no windows. I keep the humidity at a good level. I also have small organza bags of lavender and some with cloves. They help repel moths etc and the closest smells lovely.

[@MakerMarkKnits]

That's a beautiful solution! I love lavender :)

[@pattigolden1]

I use a smaller pegboard for hanging my fixed needles (which I keep in the original packaging). Makes them much easier to arrange & find what I need since I have numerous lengths in the same size. I store my yarns with small cedar planks. I can't stand the smell of moth repellent. I got these great cubes with doors to store my yarns, and I hang project totes on the handles.. Love the idea of using a spare room with pegboard, but the only room that's available is always sunny. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@MakerMarkKnits]

That sounds like a fab solution. I love the idea of keeping circulars in their packaging - they can be a nightmare to store!

[@cindyweldon5647]

Great idea to keep your stash visible for inspiration and admiration. It’s like having your own yarn shop, and you can shop anytime!

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Exactly! It's fun to reorder it occasionally - if I feel like organizing by color, or weight, or just mix it up so I can see different things more easily. And it feels so so good to take something off the wall and use it all up!

[@Paula-tf3zv]

@@MakerMarkKnits Which would trigger my 'ooooh gotta get some more yarn!'

[@birgitpscheid6230]

Interesting idea! Thank you for showing us!

[@christielamb2894]

Ceder blocks on hanger hooks (aka closet ceder blocks) are great natural moth repellents. Plus once the scent fades you can use a little sandpaper to bring it back. The ceder come in a variety of shapes for tucking into drawers and on closet shelves. They can be found in closet sections of most stores and online. I love your pegboard vertical storage system so much. Thank you for sharing your idea. ✌️💜🧶

[@MakerMarkKnits]

That's a fantastic tip! I'll look into those for our closets and drawers :)

[@christielamb2894]

Happy to help, Mark. 😊

[@k9kelly]

So soothing. I wish I had a craft room, such great ideas. A side note, 🩵 the ring!

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Thank you so much ❤️ I know I'm VERY lucky to claim a room just for my crafting. I appreciate you being here!

[@lynnmichelle5482]

I was thinking the same, the ring! ❤

[@Darvit_Nu]

This is an amazing, creative idea! It makes finding the specific yarn super simple & all I'd have to do is hang some cedar blocks in amongst the yarn. I love the scent of cedar but moths & pests hate it. Thank God, I've also never had a problem with it but prevention is better than trying to recover damage. I also use a no rinse wool wash with lavender in it. It smells fresh & clean but also helps prevent damage from pests. I absolutely love your videos! ❤ Currently my yarn is in bins (less than ideal but it does keep it safe & clean) I always place a cedar block in each bin to keep the yarn fresh & put up a keep out sign for pests.

[@pixypunkcraft]

I have the pegboards in my office, need to get more pegs, but I got a pack of screws for the pegboard on amazon that come with a half inch plastic sleeve and washer for each screw. The nut option you came up with is great! I use the space behind the pegboard to store my art board and t-squares that can rest across the spacers.

[@blou5598]

Great yarn organizing ideas! Your craft space is inspiring. Thanks for the tips on the moth issue. Also, the closing photos of your knits are gorgeous; so beautiful.

[@jilliankonig2759]

I've never seen the safety-end pegs. My sewing room is organized this way. I even have an old dishwasher tray on my pegboard to hold spools of cone thread. Can't wait to see the finished space!

[@MakerMarkKnits]

That's a fab idea! I'm hoping to get a little organizer for spools of sewing thread - I don't need much, but I'd like to have a better range of colors and now I should have some bonus space to display them!

[@vickicoleman2474]

Nice way to store the yarn-always visible. It looks really nice too.

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Thank you so much! That's my favorite part.

[@cball8160]

A very nice system! I appreciate the recommendation regarding moths-I’ve never heard of the spray you use. A yarn stash can contribute to one’s sanity. Here’s to more yarn!!

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Thank you, friend! I think yarn is a pretty healthy obsession to have (in the grand scheme of things).

[@MeltInYourMouth]

thank you. this is a fabulous idea.

[@hildachairez-perez2351]

Thank you for sharing a way to store our yarn! Great video!

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Thanks for watching!

[@lynnmichelle5482]

Love the peg boards, i just find all the colours and textures on display very inspiring! I have a couple of lovely old vintage Mc Farlane and Sons vintage wooden biscuits crates i keep my wool in, then my current project is in a big woven basket in my living room which is nice and accessible. I think how things are stored and stored with love, is very important ❤

[@MakerMarkKnits]

I love big baskets for project storage! And yes - the way we store things makes a big difference in the whole process :)

[@My_Lady_Jane]

The peg board is such a good idea, because you are completely right. If I can't see it, I won't use it. For all the other knitting and crochet accessories, I keep them in one of those plastic tackle boxes, you know the ones that open up with the different tiers? Surprisingly, one box holds everything else besides yarn in an organized and easily accessible place, including all my needles and hooks.

[@MakerMarkKnits]

I've been tempted to get a tackle box or a tool box for my notions and accessories. Thank you for taking the time to watch!

[@beverlyhollenbeck3406]

I thought it was just me, unable to recall what yarn I have. Thank you for the idea and especially for posting!!!🎉❤

[@beverlyhollenbeck3406]

@@MakerMarkKnitstackle boxes are great for this!

[@AmayaRodrigo]

Waking up shell shocked to the results of the US election (European here) I appreciate the palate cleanser. Much love!

[@bitchn_betty]

I'm a US citizen and I'm shell shocked and scared shitless! I need this.

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Oof. I hear that 😵 It's so good to see you here - I appreciate you and the kindness you bring to my world!

[@danbev8542]

I’m an American who sees this as a tragedy of epic proportions. 🤯😳😱😱😱

[@georginapederson6828]

I’m a Canadian that is just amazed that this could have happened. Saddened for the world

[@JayceGrae]

Us in the U.S. too. It's a hard day - full of stress yarning.😢

[@vintagelady1]

Genius! I don't need to store yarn, but ribbon & trim, oh yes, & the short pegs would work swell for that. If those pegs w/ the ball tip are much more expensive than the regular ones, I'll bet you could find a rubber/plastic tip to slide onto the peg---or maybe just a dab of hot glue? Anyway, great idea, I also love thevertical storage solutions---as long as they aren't TOO tall! Thanks!

[@treeman6464]

Love the innovation brought to the fiber arts space!

[@ruthjames715]

I'm a new subscriber from Queensland. I have a craft room as I make cards but I do knit. I used to knit my son a sweater every year when he was living and working in Wisconsin but now he's back in Australia I mainly knit toys and baby jackets. I keep my yarn in plastic storage boxes in the garage as I have very little wall space in my craft room. Thank you, Mark, your yarn looks great on the pegboard hooks. Ruth down under.

[@PersonalitySituation]

Such a good way of using storage space behind the door. I just noticed I also have some space available to hang up a peg board behind one of my doors. Might grab my own set!

[@tictactoe325]

What a brilliant idea

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Thank you!

[@Tinkerbell31326]

Wow! I just found your channel. I never considered peg boards for yarn storage. Genius!

[@UndertheNeedle282]

What a great idea!

[@amina7973-j5n]

Just found your KZbin channel and subscribed to it. Great idea, will try to make the same once we have our own house.

[@patriciamcgarr3183]

Thanks for your yarn storage idea. I need this today especially.

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Thank you for being here!

[@kemberleeshortland3471]

Love your yarn room set up. Beautiful. I use scented soaps to protect my stash, which is quite vast. This includes partially used bars when I get bored of one scent and want another. Wrap them in parchment or wax paper. Most of my soaps come in pretty paper wrappers so I just swap the used one for the next new wrapper. I also have some felted shapes that have lavender or cedar in them, but some are unscented and I spray them with a scent I like, perfume or room spray. I try staying away from commercial chemicals and this seems to be working for me.

[@theresamedleyharding6501]

Great tips. Thanks!

[@nalanbilgic2633]

Lots of love from Antalya Turkey. I enjoy your videos while I knit and enjoy coffee or test

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Thank you so much!

[@luzfernandez8878]

Hi Mark ❤️ ur idea with the pegboards and ur sweaters WOOOOW beautiful thanks for the inspiration 😊

[@trudigoodman4825]

There are herbs that keep away moths. And cedar blocks, balls, shelving can also be helpful. Lavender will help keep away other kinds of bugs. Sadly I lost alot of my yarn, including vintage yarns to a bedbug infestation several years back.

[@paulamoore2007]

I'm really enjoying your videos. Love the idea of peg boards for yarn storage! I also want to say, thank you for not drinking on your videos.

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Thanks for being here! Do most people drink during their videos? I want to hear more!!

[@paulamoore2007]

@@MakerMarkKnits Yes! Most people on knitting shows drink various beverages. It's always off putting to me but I always just ignore it and would never comment on it. There are many wonderful knitting shows regardless of the disruption to what they are saying with swallowing liquids. When I realized that you didn't do that I needed to say thank you.

[@bonnieharris5916]

How do you keep the dust of the yarn I live in Mexico and it is a dusty place, also a happy place for moths

[@josiahsterling7308]

I've heard from other yarn people that you don't want to cake your yarn too long in advance because it can stretch it out. Do you not feel the same way? Or is the caked yarn you have all for wips/ leftovers?

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Agreed! All of my caked yarn is leftover! I sometimes go back and re-skein or re-hank it for a happier life. But usually I leave those partial skeins caked so I can pull from them for scrappy or colorwork projects 😁

[@PanoramicLove]

I need to bite the bullet and set up a peg board already. The one behind the door is smart. I will measure to see if I can hang some behind it.

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Yes! If you have sneaky space like behind a door you should take measurements and give it a try!

[@fionasmall4384]

Looks amazing 😻

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Thank you!

[@ladyd54]

Looking good and can’t it till the room is done. Another thing to consider with your yarn in the open is dust.

[@JeanKnits]

I live in the Texas Panhandle. The big problem here is the dust. I cannot store anything in the open or it gets covered in dust. So all my yarn is on drawers, boxes, etc. You are right that I do lose track of what I have or where it is.

[@KiriAngelGirl]

What about a picture look book? Take pics of each skein/colorway and keep them in a folder on your phone or print them out and put them in a binder to flip through. Could also do a short snip of the yarn in the binder to get an idea of the feel if you need that for decision making. Then you won't have to pull your whole stash out to see if you have a yarn that will work for a project

[@Katepwe]

I live on a farm and the dust is real! I like clear lidded boxes/totes and stack them in a closet.

[@AmayaRodrigo]

​@@KiriAngelGirlmy ravelry stash page is my picture book 😂 I'm religious about keeping it up to date 😉

[@KiriAngelGirl]

@@AmayaRodrigo I try to use Ravelry but never remember until I've already bought more yarn 🙃

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Beautiful ideas on this thread! If I had all the space & money in the world, I would want bookcases with glass doors - so I could see my supplies but keep them dust free at the same time.

[@lisacox4323]

What a great podcast! Love your voice, intro and craft room! And evidently we all love your ring! Great tips. Do you use the SLA spray on the yarn??

[@laurelb8372]

So you seem to buy yarn with no particular project in mind? While it is lovely to look at I would get overwhelmed if there was too much yarn sitting around. Am new to knitting so am trying to resist the gorgeous yarns available and just get what I need for a particular project. Your craft room looks great, looking forward to seeing what you make next

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Thank you! I get overwhelmed for sure. I try not to buy without a plan. Sometimes it happens if I'm traveling, OR if I find an unbeatable sale - like final clearance on yarn I love. Most fortunately, I've got some very good local fiber friends who make trading and passing on yarn a flexible option :) I'm still trying to come up with good stash busting projects to help get rid of the leftovers from bigger projects... Thank you for being here!

[@bethholness5153]

I put a pegboard into a cupboard , same set up as yours, but my stash is dust free and out of the sun. I am in Australia, so sunny all year long.

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Brilliant solution! We have a bookcase with glass doors in our living room that keeps dust off of the books and sundry decor items.

[@judiellal9794]

American here. Reading all the comments from our Canadian and European neighbors. Thank you for your very kind thoughts. It boggles the mind that demeaning and outright racism remarks actually makes someone look "strong and a leader".

[@dianaeussen8799]

good luck decorating

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Thank you! The final touches are very tedious - I dread going through all of the drawers and bins to put everything back where it SHOULD be stored :)

[@nicolejackson4753]

Thank you for that tip. I currently have 5 bags full of yarn. Some dupes bcus I didn't know I had a sceem already🤦🏽‍♀️#happyknitting🧶🧶🪡🪡🧵🧵

[@onnaaddis7983]

I used to do that until... Bugs. Have to use closing Rubbermaid tubs and wind into cakes stack easier. Gl 🎉

[@cindyceraolo4676]

I love your peg board. It would be like being in a yarn shop. I have my yarn in decorative stacking bins. It’s works well but I can’t see what I have. I may try your peg board option. Thanks

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Yes! It does make me feel like I have my own mini yarn shop :)

[@TheSablelou]

Mark this is genius! Where did you get your pegs? Mark I’m sure you’ve heard this but lavender is a natural moth repellent. I bought two lavender plants this last Spring so I always have some!

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Great tip! I love the smell of lavender :) I purchased the pegs on Amazon: 8" pegs: shorturl.at/72JLz 4" pegs: shorturl.at/TiSqm

[@ewelulu]

Once u go peg board, you never go back. 😂

[@audraforbes]

This is beautiful! Would it work with skeins, or would you get the baskets that hang on pegboard and put them in those?

[@brenpresell]

Oh please tell me that the clips showing you knitting, that the video is sped up! I have never seen anyone knit that fast before!

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Yes! Don't worry 🤣🤣🤣

[@kerrycater2795]

Question on open yarn storage: how do you handle dust getting onto yarn?

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Great question - I haven't encountered dust on the yarn. I keep the door to the room closed, and we don't have forced air in the house, so I think that helps! I also keep the yarn moving. I make sure to inspect it, maybe rearrange it, and use portions of it every couple of months.

[@yarra352]

Very low practical question; doesn't your yarn get incredibly dusty? And is the spray and disks also effective against carpit beetles and paper fish?

[@MakerMarkKnits]

The discs list that they repel moths and carpet beetles (and larvae) and the spray lists moths, bedbugs, and pests. I haven't had a dust issue yet. I keep the door to this room closed and I also keep the yarn moving around - every 2-3 months I try to give some away to friends who might need the color or weight - or I attempt to use parts up for stashbusting projects. If I don't have any present need for the yarn, I at least check in on it, spray for pests, and perhaps reorder or reorganize the peg boards!

[@yarra352]

@MakerMarkKnits nice, I will check if they are availerble here in Europe. I must say I admire your house keeping skills. In my house the gets so thikc you write in it in about a week 🤣

[@yarra352]

@MakerMarkKnits I use vaccum sealing storage bags (do you know them? They are made for space efficient storage of duvets and pillows or winter clothing.) for long term storage. I get a package with two small ones (pillow size) and a large one (single duvet size) for about 5$. A small one can hold 2-3 sweater quantities of yarn depending on your size. It's really handy if you are moving, or if you have limited space in your house. To give an indication of their efficiency; I'm currently storing 2 duvets and 3 pillows on a single shelf in my 2 foot wide IKEA closet, that's a third of space they normally take up. They are also very practical if have gotten pest inside you house or fear that you have and have to go throught the process of freezing all your yarn and knitted garments. Or if you just want to pack up you winter sweaters safely over the summer.

[@rosimom]

Weve been told not to cake yarn until just before using. Evidently it stretches the yarn damaging it? Hi from canada.

[@jessicaknutson4502]

Love your set up! Where did you find pegboard that cheap though??? It's so expensive around me

[@jessicaknutson4502]

Ope jk I see the links... I never checked h.depot because they're maga supporters... 🤦🏽‍♀️ I'll keep looking around!

[@waitingforspring317]

How does the moth repellent smell?

[@MakerMarkKnits]

A little spooky when you spray it. It's one of those things where you spray, then leave the room for 20 minutes. After that there is no discernable odor!

[@waitingforspring317]

@@MakerMarkKnits ok thanks I’m going to try it!

[@Paula-tf3zv]

Great idea, but are those moth-proofer things pet friendly? I know my cat (and dog!) would find them intriguing. Just wondering.

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Great question! The spray actually has a note about it being ok for dogs over 1 year old. Both products should stay out of reach of cats and puppies. I keep the discs on the top of bookcases and the top shelves of closets, and when I spray down the yarn, I make sure that the cats are out of the room, then I keep the door closed for the rest of the day to let things settle and air out. Safety first!!

[@kellybryson7754]

I mean, the storage system works for stores, so why not at your house? I think my cats would love it.😅

[@LecaroJ]

Shoe bags work and don't have to be attached to a wall, but they may not be visually interesting.

[@JaneMurray-di3gq]

I use shoe bags too. Great to hang over a door. I’ve also make my own shoe bags with wider and deeper pockets which I hang on a dowel.

[@larachurchill]

How do you keep dust off the yarn please!? Another great video, so appreciated- thanks from 🇬🇧

[@MakerMarkKnits]

That's a good question! I haven't had dust collect on mine - I try to keep the yarn moving, either by using it up for projects or finding things I can pass on to a friend who might need the color or fiber. I also keep the door to this room closed - I wouldn't want to put my yarn in a high traffic area because I think that would lead to more dust and dander collecting on it. All of that to say, so far I haven't run into any issue with dust on the yarn - mostly because I don't let any of it sit for too too long 🙂

[@JaneMurray-di3gq]

I recycle clear plastic bags which I use to cover my wool/yarn. Since I keep a lot of my wool in hanging shoe bags, I only need to cover the top of the yarn. So any bits of plastic wrap will suffice.

[@SuttonShimai]

I am 72 years old and 4 foot 11 inches. Ain't gonna happen.

[@magacuellarmonraz1956]

Really? Why would someone want to take out from a box their yarn and put it on a wall to catch all the dust in the house!??? hahahahahahaha

[@MakerMarkKnits]

The yarn I buy doesn't come in boxes...

[@PinkPumpkin529]

I thought this was a place to discuss yarn & yarny type things! 🤔 Guess I need to go elsewhere! Not into politics OR hearing about them! Thanx! ✌️

[@MakerMarkKnits]

I don't recall discussing politics in the video - if you're uncomfortable reading comments from other viewers or my responses to others, then I'm very sorry! Take care!