[NFB-Blind-Crafters] Question days - knots

[Becky Frankeberger]

Yes, roll it into a literal ball. Especially if you want clean yarn to work
with. Also I do my joins at the end in crochet. You can always very easily
hide your ends when you edge the afghan, for example.  After several
washings and use the joins in the middle will fail. I say why risk the
embarrassment of a hole showing up when you are out. 

 

I care and want to do a professional job.

 

Becky 

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Thanks Becky.  Good tips.

I didn't know hook shape could make a difference, except in how I hold the
hook.

What do you mean by rolling your yarn?  Making it into a ball?

Sometimes, when I have a small knot, I grab it with my fingernails and
wiggle it a bit.  Sometimes that loosens it up enough to get it out.  

What I hate is when the yarn maker has tied 2 pieces together in my skein
and I have to decide whether to leave it and make it inconspicuous or cut it
and have a break where I haven't meant to have one.

Tracy

 

 

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If you are having trouble making round chains, try a hook with a flat neck.
You have less chance pulling the chain tight. I always loosely role my yarn.
The yarn should squish some if you are rolling it loose enough. Also as you
role check for nots. If you can't get rid of the knot by pulling each part
of the knot till it comes out and makes the yarn continue unbroken. If it is
a tiny knot you may want to use the yarn for your edging. If the knot is
large, but it off. Use this skein for fringe or making something smaller
than an afghan. If you are making toys, you can tuck a large knot inside.
Secure it inside the toy.  

 

Sleepy Becky who will answer questions 

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ReNae suggests things like Tuesday Tips, Friday Fun, or Wednesday question
of the day.

Tomorrow is Tuesday, so we all could try to think if we have any helpful
crafting tips for each other.  I'm not sure I do, but I'll give it some
thought, and I hope others will, too.

Tracy

 

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