Comments on: Yarn Containers

By: Angela

Angela — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:09:59 +0000

Ohhhh I love the plastic bag idea. although I’ll have to set the plastic bag inside of another container of some sort when I’m working with wool because my cat has a wool fetish and the bag would still let her carry it off.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:02:05 +0000

Hi Dianne, I don’t recall how much the Red Heart skeins weight…maybe 7oz? I think they come in more than 1 size also. You can look on the label to double check when you buy them though. 2lbs is 32oz, so that would be about 4 1/2 skeins if they are 7oz each.

By: dianne

dianne — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 22:35:23 +0000

I have a new pattern for a baby blanket and it says I need 2 lbs of worsted weight yarn.. How many skeins of red heart yarn would that take. Using size I hook to finish. It;s a graph pattern with a few different color–so I will have to divide my yarn by skeins, I know I will only need one of the few colors and alot of the back ground, thanks for any help

By: eliska

eliska — Wed, 05 May 2010 23:34:53 +0000

Online, I found a crochet pattern for a yarn skein bag to make it easier to keep your yarn with you on the go. It’s just a tall cylinder with handles, but it looks cool.

By: susan in fl

susan in fl — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 01:11:20 +0000

I find it interesting that having a yarn container seems to be such a big topic. I see suggestions on almost every knitting or crocheting site I go to. I’ve always just grabbed a plastic bag, the kind you get from wally world or any grocery store. Put the yarn in it and loosely tie the handles with the yarn and project sticking out. When I’m stopping for the moment I just unknot (this is why loosely) put my project in the bag along with any directions and knot it up again. I have had friends give me container after container and there is always a time that I can’t use the container. I can use this even if I started the project without a container handy. I have MANY of these bags laying around, they keep the yarn clean and are easy to carry. Then if I have more than one project working at the same time I just use more bags, I don’t have to cut or stuff or try to thread the hole, and knots don’t get caught. Yet I have NEVER seen anyone suggest this. So it makes me go HMMMMMMMM what is wrong with my solution?

By: Sodie

Sodie — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:22:27 +0000

Linda – try putting your container in the freezer for a day or two. I know this works if your tupperware has an aroma you can’t get rid of – work a try.

By: holli

holli — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 03:26:40 +0000

for hand wound yarn i usually just set on the floor in a bowl and then sit on the couch.

By: Crochet Spot » Blog Archive » 6 Fun Places to Crochet Outside - Crochet Patterns, Tutorials and News

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 09:02:02 +0000

[...] Park – Find a bench in a park and crochet away! You can even bring the kids, so they can play while you crochet. If you’re worried about getting your yarn dirty, just put it in a bag or use a yarn container. Check out this post to see how you can make your own: Yarn Containers [...]

By: Jenny

Jenny — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:51:10 +0000

I also use the plastic coffee containers. I especially like the coffee containers that have the built in handles. Keeps my yarn contained, off the floor and free from pet hair! I have a few containers which is useful when my project has different colors in it. ps – I haven’t had a problem with the yarn or projects smelling like coffee, but then again, I love coffee!

By: Linda

Linda — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:36:21 +0000

I use the plastic coffee containers. I put a hole at the side of the lid. I like to store the project inside with the yarn. But it still smells like coffee even with washing. Vanilla is supposed to get rid of strong smells, I believe. Will have to try. Any other suggestions? Lemon juice?