[NFB-Krafters-Korner] Labeling Yarn Colors- stash and working yarn

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Tracy, you're so organized.

Nella

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From: NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Tracy Carcione via NFB-Krafters-Korner
Sent: Monday, December 18, 2023 4:43 PM
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Subject: Re: [NFB-Krafters-Korner] Labeling Yarn Colors- stash and working yarn

I label my yarn in braille. I write the name and color on a bit of index card and slip it under the label or under enough yarn to hold it in place or into the center of the ball, if it had to be wound.  I also keep a file that has the name, color, rough gauge, yardage, washing instructions, weight ... anything I might want to know.  I also try to write there how much I have of it.
The braille labels also help me keep track of working yarn when I'm changing colors.  Or, you could attach 1 twist tie to one skein, 2 to the next ... just a thought.
I know others have different methods.  

I too have a drop spindle, though I'm not too good with it.  Not enough practice yet.
Tracy


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From: NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Kit Aronoff via NFB-Krafters-Korner
Sent: Monday, December 18, 2023 3:57 PM
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Cc: Kit Aronoff <kit.aronoff at gmail.com>
Subject: [NFB-Krafters-Korner] Labeling Yarn Colors- stash and working yarn

I’m going down the rabbit hole of fiber arts! I bought a drop spindle, and am excited to start spinning yarn. I’ve been crocheting for a few years and knitting most of my life. But as I get more yarn, and as my vision gets worse, I find myself facing a bit of dilemma. How do you:

1) label your yarn stash and
2) If you’re working on a project with multiple yarn colors, how do you label each one? Like if I’m working up a C2C crochet blanket with a casual pattern with lots of color changes, or I’m using a tablet loom, what strategies do you use to label the working yarn?

Any suggestions much appreciated!

Kit
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