sweater organization
September 27, 2013
Knitting so many sweaters a year, I need to have a practical way of storing them and having them at my fingertips when I'm in a hurry and want to find a certain one quickly. In years past I piled them in a teetering mess in this armoire and was never able to find a thing. Five years ago I brought a dozen clear plastic boxes and stacked them in the armoire. That kept everything neat, but was clumsy. Taking out boxes and searching for the sweater took more time than I wanted to spend. Yesterday I found these inexpensive shelf dividers at the Container Store and bought 5 sets, more than enough to handle all my winter sweaters. I couldn't wait to get home and straighten everything up. While I was organizing I finished my two weeks long epic sweater migration by washing my summer sweaters and storing them away for winter, then refilling the armoire with my winter sweaters. I think this, finally, is the answer to my sweater organization! I love organizing, so satisfying. I think I will purchase a few more sets and use them for my boots.
And yes, all those sweaters are hand knit by me, and is really just a fraction of them! The exception is the black and red Dale of Norway fair isle. Shopping links are at the bottom of this post.
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| Neat and tidy and everything in sight and at my fingertips. |
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| These are the taller dividers. They clamp onto the shelf and are very sturdy. |
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| At $9 for a set of two I think they are a bargain. |
My original Epic Sweater Migration Post
Enjoy your weekend and I'll see you next week
with a new sweater in Rowan Angora Haze,
a party, a book review and
a few new accessories.
8 Comments
I love your sweater storage Kristen! Although I thought the boxes were great, this is even better...you can run your fingers down the pile of sweaters when you are choosing one, nope, this one....maybe this one :)
ReplyDeleteYes, I think this is the answer; sweaters are hidden no more!
DeleteLove this organization idea. The sweats look so beautiful stacked like that... you must be so proud! Beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteThis is a WONDERFUL solution! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAnd your orange Rowan Felted Tweed Tea Leaves cardigan is still one of my favourites! (top sweater in last photo).
I agree, this is a wonderful solution! Markie
ReplyDeleteVery clever! I'm jealous at how organized your sweaters look! Mine are scattered throughout the house in plastic bins, dresser drawers and closet shelves. A travesty!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the idea and the photos. I'm going to try that in my closet.
ReplyDeleteYour sweater collection is inspiring and I love organization too! Thanks so much for the tip. I'm adding those dividers to my list of things to buy.
ReplyDeleteYou make my day when you make a comment!