Stop guess-buying and start knowing exactly what’s in your stash! 🧠🧶
Welcome back to *Stash Rehab*. In the last episode, we got the room looking beautiful, but today we’re building the “Digital Brain” of our craft space. A pretty shelf is great, but a searchable inventory is what actually saves your wallet during a No-Buy year.
In this episode, I’m breaking down the 4 most popular yarn inventory systems to help you find the one that fits your specific maker personality. Whether you’re a “Data Scientist” who loves spreadsheets, a “Visual Artist” who wants a gorgeous Notion gallery, or a “Tactile Journalist” who needs paper and pen, I’m weighing the pros and cons of each.
Watch to find out which system is the ultimate “No-Buy Shield” and which one will actually spark your creativity!In this video, we compare:
- The Analog Method: Why some makers still swear by the physical yarn journal.
- The Spreadsheet (Excel/Google Sheets): For the maker who wants total data control.
- Ravelry Stash: The power of linking your yarn directly to your patterns.
- Notion Databases: How to build a “Pinterest-style” visual library of your stash.
- The Creative Payoff: 5 ways tracking your yarn actually makes you a better maker.
Tell me in the comments: Which of these systems sounds like the way your brain works? Are you a digital native or a paper-and-pen purist? Let’s find your perfect match!
References & Resource Links:Printable/Analog Systems
- Yarn Stash Logbook – https://amzn.to/45eTPj5
- Printable Yarn Inventory Sheets: [[Etsy Link](https://www.etsy.com/listing/43496503…)]
Google/Excel Spreadsheets
- Yarn Inventory Tracker Spreadsheet (free): https://www.thenicolechase.com/blog/y…
- Yarn Inventory Tracker (Etsy): [https://www.etsy.com/listing/17858187…](https://www.etsy.com/listing/17858187…)
Ravelry & Notion
- Ravelry & Notion Walkthrough: • Where’s that Yarn??? Yarn Organization the…
- Notion Templates & Walkthrough: • How I organize my yarn with the ULTIMATE s…
Follow the Stash Rehab Journey:
Ep 1: The Audit & Rules:
Ep 2: The Great Purge:
Ep 3: Physical Organization:
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