Wednesday 18 February 2009

Filing System for Projects

Since starting to use the great and marvellous Ravelry, I have LOVED keeping track of my stash and my projects online. But, one thing that I can't keep track of online is the feel of the yarn I use. I also want to keep track of care instructions and any swatches I knit up.

I hope this doesn't come across as being a control freak, wanting more organizing than Ravelry provides and the blog supplements, but it comes back to my administration background. I like being able to lay my hands on things when I want them. To scratch this administrative itch, I have decided to make use of a gift I got for Christmas, from my friend Emma.



As you can see, this box was designed for photos, but it is perfect for what I want. Inside the box there are dividers. I have bought a pack of 6" x 4" index cards and have started my catalogue box.



I can keep the ball band of the yarn I use, and have somewhere to double check the care instructions for any finished object. (I don't want to felt anything unless it's intentional!) I will also try and keep a sample of the yarn that matches the ball band, to remind me when finished objects are given away. I can then decide if I want to buy the yarn again. I also plan to put any details of gauge and sample squares in this box. Its a good size and I hope over the coming months and years it will become very full of vital information. I do like the efficiency of Ravelry and pouring my thoughts out onto my blog, but nothing beats having the yarn in front of you to touch.

2 comments:

  1. wow... I dont think you are a control freak... I wish I was more organized!

    I really think that is a very good idea-- makes a lot of sense to me... also makes me envious!

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  2. My friend has very good taste, so its good to be able to use this pretty box, even if it was meant to be for something else.

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