Organizing Projects - Mockingbird Knits

I have such a sophisticated way of organizing projects it’s unbelievable. And boy does it ever look classy. Hahaha. All kidding aside my secret for organizing projects is simple: Ziploc Bags. That’s right, extra large sandwich bags.

Why I Love Organizing Projects With Ziploc Bags

They are big. Really big. If I’m using the extra large bag, I can usually fit all the yarn I’ll need to finish my project in that bag, even blankets. I may not be able to do up the bag with enough yarn for a baby blanket but it’s still all in the bag.
Everything I will need to finish the project goes in the bag, not just the yarn. Each project is different but most include a darning needle, stitch markers, scissors, scrap yarn, tape measure, different size needles (for sweaters), and the needles I will be using.
It keeps my living room from looking like a yarn and project explosion. It has taken a while to find a good system to organize my project to give my living so semblance of tidiness and this by far is the best. I’m sure my husband will attest that there’s still yarn and bits and bobs everywhere but I can assure you it’s much better.
It’s a time saver because everything is in one place. All that I’ll need is in one bag so when I sit down and work on a project I can do just that. No more getting up to find another stitch marker, or scissors or my DPNs. And with a baby that only likes to take 30 minute naps, being able to work for a full 20 minutes with no interruptions is glorious. (I give myself 10 mins for potty break and a meal – because well knitting is more important!)
Travels well. All you have to do is zip it up and pop it in your travel bag (carry on) and off you go. I used to spend a few hours organizing my projects and yarn for travel. Now everything I have on the go is put in my knitting suitcase (you read that right) along with extra yarn (because I might have the time) and I’m all packed up.
The bag is clear. So even before I sit down, I simply have to look at the bag to know if anything is missing. This is the biggest reason why I love ziploc bags and the one of the biggest reason why I haven’t bought a cloth project bag yet.