Yarn Catalog Cards – PDF Printable (Copy)

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Get your yarn stash organized with these catalog cards.  When I’m starting a new project, I try to use the materials I have on hand first, and that is WAY more likely if I can easily find and evaluate them.  Since my yarn stash is packed away, I created a way to look at my yarn without digging through totes.  I prefer printing my cards out, and attaching a real yarn swatch, but you can do it digitally if you prefer. I’ve even included a spreadsheet file that matches the yarn cards, if you would prefer to be extra organized and have a searchable database. 

The card is set up to capture any information you might need or have. Don’t feel like you have to fill it all out.  At the top there is a place for the Item #.  You can create your own system, start with #100 or not number them at all.  On the top right is “Used up and De-Stashed” check boxes. I like to keep my old cards in case I have a question about a yarn or just want to go down memory lane. Just below that is “Storage Location”. You may wish to number your boxes or just note the general location, like secret lair. 

In the yarn sample area, I like to cut two slits and but the yarn through them, and tie in the back. You can also cut slits in the edge of heavier paper, or attach a small bag with a sample. Then write down the Brand, Colorway and Dye Lot. If the colorway has a weird name, I also add a color note, in case the yarn gets separated from the card.

Below the description is a section for fiber content and size, which is the most important part in my opinion. I need to know if the skein said DK or Sport, because I certainly will not remember.  You can also include the Wraps Per Inch (WIP) if you like that measure or the skein didn’t have a weight noted.  Then don’t forget to include skein size and how many you have.

The last section is about how you got the yarn / why you have it.   For example, where you bought it or who gave it to you.  When did you acquire it and for how much?  Next is your project plan. Did you have a plan for this yarn when you bought it? No? Join the crowd! But if you did, stick it here.  And the final line, is a record of what projects you have used this yarn in.  Super helpful when you have several similar yarns, or you want to coordinate a new thing, with something you already made.

I hope you enjoy these yarn catalog cards as much as I do. It all started by just scribbling details of yarns down on a card, but these make it so much easier, and help me not to forget any important information.