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My yarn dresser

My yarn dresser (featured image)

When it comes to yarn, I'm like a squirrel during the days immediately prior to a winter deep-freeze (basically, a hoarder).


Introduction

Welcome to my yarn dresser! And when I say dresser, I’m not talking figuratively. I literally mean, dresser.

I’m sure anyone reading this can relate, since I’m certain each of you have been an (not-so-proud) owner of an IKEA dresser at one point in your life. You get sucked into buying it because it’s cheap, but you definitely get what you pay for. For some reason IKEA thinks a flimsy piece of cardboard can successfully act as a drawer bottom. And this cardboard isn`t even attached to the drawer with any nails or screws!

So while my IKEA Malm 6-Drawer Chest was a complete failure at storing clothes, it works beautifully as a home to my massive yarn collection.

I admit, I am 100% guilty of buying yarn for no reason. I’m fully aware that it would take me many, many, many years to get through it all. But I’m a sucker for gorgeous art yarn!

I’ve always dreamed of having an entire cupboard devoted to storing yarn. I would love to be able to open the cupboard doors and see yarn of all types and textures in every color of the rainbow. So while the IKEA dresser is not exactly my dream yarn cupboard, it’s a damn good substitute!

And without further ado, here is a peek inside my personal yarn dresser…

Drawer #1:

Peek inside drawer 1 of my yarn dresser

A peek inside drawer #1 of my yarn dresser

Inside Drawer 1… (Corresponding photos arranged clockwise from top left)
  1. AslanTrends “Bariloche” kettle hand dyed yarn (85% merino Wool/15% polyamide; made in Argentina; color #1327 Jungle Rain)
  2. Bernat “Matrix” yarn (62% nylon/38% polyester; color #02712 Acid Axis)
  3. Cascade Yarns “Cascade 220″ yarn (100% Peruvian highland wool; made in Peru; color #2409 Palm)
  4. Cascade Yarns “Cascade 220 Heathers” yarn (100% Peruvian highland wool; made in Peru; color #9407 Celery)
  5. Debbie Bliss “Cashmerino Aran” yarn (55% merino wool/33% microfibre/12% cashmere; color #330010 Teal)
  6. Debbie Bliss “Cashmerino Aran” yarn (55% merino wool/33% microfibre/12% cashmere; color #330024 Aquamarine)
  7. Debbie Bliss “Cotton Cashmere” yarn (85% cotton/15% cashmere; made in Peru; color #15013 Teal)
  8. Debbie Bliss “Donegal Luxury Tweed Chunky” yarn (85% wool/15% angora; made in Kilcar Ireland; color #33514 Yellow)
  9. Diamond Luxury Collection “Mulberry & Merino” yarn (50% silk/50% merino; spun in Peru; color #7323 Terre Verte)
  10. Madelinetosh “Tosh Sock” hand dyed yarn (100% superwash merino wool; color Bark)
  11. Madelinetosh “Tosh Sock” hand dyed yarn (100% superwash merino wool; color Graphite)
  12. Misti Alpaca “Hand Paint Lace” yarn (100% baby alpaca; made in Peru; color #LP23 Chaska)
  13. Misti Alpaca “Hand Paint Worsted” yarn (100% baby alpaca; made in Peru; color #WP09 Robin Hood)
My yarn dresser collage image - drawer 1

Featured yarns in drawer #1 of my yarn dresser

Drawer #2:

Peek insider drawer 2 of my yarn dresser

A peek inside drawer #2 of my yarn dresser

Inside Drawer 2… (Corresponding photos arranged clockwise from top left)
  1. Debbie Bliss “Donegal Aran Tweed” yarn (100% wool; made in Kilcar Ireland; color #281104 Off White)
  2. Debbie Bliss “Donegal Aran Tweed” yarn (100% wool; made in Kilcar Ireland; color #281110 Cornflower Blue)
  3. Debbie Bliss “Donegal Aran Tweed” yarn (100% wool; made in Kilcar Ireland; color #281113 Gray)
  4. Debbie Bliss “Donegal Aran Tweed” yarn (100% wool; made in Kilcar Ireland; color #281119 Yellow)
  5. Jo Sharp “Silkroad DK Tweed” yarn (85% wool/10% silk/5% cashmere; made in Italy; color #400 Ambrosia)
  6. Patons “Silk Bamboo” yarn (70% bamboo/30% silk; color #85010 Almond)
  7. Patons “Silk Bamboo” yarn (70% bamboo/30% silk; color #85107 Sapphire)
  8. Patons “Silk Bamboo” yarn (70% bamboo/30% silk; color #85219 Sea)
  9. Patons “Silk Bamboo” yarn (70% bamboo/30% silk; color #85236 Moss)
  10. Patons “Silk Bamboo” yarn (70% bamboo/30% silk; color #85510 Apricot)
  11. Patons “Silk Bamboo” yarn (70% bamboo/30% silk; color #85511 Coral)
My yarn dresser collage image - drawer 2

Featured yarns in drawer #2 of my yarn dresser

Drawer #3:

Peek insider drawer 3 of my yarn dresser

A peek inside drawer #3 of my yarn dresser

Inside Drawer 3… (Corresponding photos arranged clockwise from top left)
  1. Bernat “Satin” yarn (100% acrylic; made in Canada; color #04013 Mocha)
  2. Bernat “Satin” yarn (100% acrylic; made in Canada; color #04203 Teal)
  3. Bernat “Satin” yarn (100% acrylic; made in Canada; color #04430 Bordeaux)
  4. Lana Grossa “Ciao” yarn (50% Superwash Virgin Merino Wool/50% Acrylic; made in Italy; color #010 Green)
  5. Lion Brand Yarn “Nature’s Choice” organic cotton yarn (100% organically grown cotton; made in USA; color #169 Dusty Sage)
  6. Lion Brand Yarn “Nature’s Choice” organic cotton yarn (100% organically grown cotton; made in USA; color #170 Pistachio)
  7. Patons “Brilliant” yarn (69% acrylic/31% polyester; color #4913 Marvelous Mocha)
  8. Patons “Silk Bamboo” yarn (70% bamboo/30% silk; color #85008 Ivory)
  9. Patons “Silk Bamboo” yarn (70% bamboo/30% silk; color #85013 Bark)
  10. Patons “Silk Bamboo” yarn (70% bamboo/30% silk; color #85040 Coal)
  11. Patons “Silk Bamboo” yarn (70% bamboo/30% silk; color #85430 Plum)
  12. Schoeller Esslinger “Geisha” yarn (80% acrylic/20% mohair; made in Turkey; color #007)
  13. Stacy Charles “Micio” yarn (60% polyamide/40% wool; made in Italy; color #20 Tan/Brown)
  14. Stacy Charles “Micio” yarn (60% Polyamide/40% Wool; made in Italy; color #21 Black/Off White)
  15. Stacy Charles “Micio” yarn (60% polyamide/40% wool; made in Italy; color #22 White/Gray)

My yarn dresser collage image - drawer 3

Featured yarns in drawer #3 of my yarn dresser

Image sources: Illustration used in “my yarn dresser” intro image courtesy of FUCKYEAHCRAFT.Tumblr.com, tweaked by Karina of KnittingandPurling.com. All photographs also ©2011 Karina of KnittingandPurling.com.