Every knitter knows the panic: you're 80% done with a sweater, and you run out of that specific shade of teal. You rush to the store, but the dye lot has changed, and the new skein is just slightly different. It’s a tragedy that ruins months of work.
The Philosophy: Respect the Stash
A yarn stash isn't just a pile of wool; it's a library of potential. But without organization, it becomes a hoard. This template respects the investment you’ve made in your craft by treating every skein as a tracked asset. It moves you from "I think I have some blue wool" to "I have 400 yards of Merino in Midnight Blue, Lot #45."
The Blueprint: Fiber Forensics
The fields here are specific enough to satisfy even the most technical crafter.
- The Identity Card: Beyond just Brand and Color, the Color Code and Serial Number (barcode) fields are your insurance policy against mismatched dye lots.
- The Material Science: You can track up to three fibers (Fiber 1, Fiber 2, Fiber 3). This is crucial for care instructions—you don't want to accidentally felt a silk-blend scarf because you forgot it had 20% wool.
- The Tool Match: The Hook and Needle dropdowns are exhaustive. They save you from that frustration of finding the perfect yarn but not having the right tool to work it.
Usage Scenarios: The Pattern Hunt
You find a beautiful pattern on Ravelry that requires 600 yards of DK weight yarn. Instead of digging through plastic bins in the closet, you filter your Memento database by Weight (DK) and Quantity. You instantly see you have five skeins of bamboo blend that would be perfect. You start casting on immediately.
Power Feature: Shopping List Logic
The Add to Shopping boolean and How Many integer fields turn this archive into an active tool. When you use up the last of your staple white cotton, you check the box. Next time you're at the craft store, you filter for "Add to Shopping = True" and buy exactly what you need, avoiding the impulse purchase of yet another variegated sock yarn you don't have a plan for.