[Nfb-krafters-korner] grumpy skeins of yarn

[Cathy]

hi Becky and all,

I always, absolutely always, roll my yarn into a ball before starting a project. I have had enough nightmare  experiences in yarn snarls   to convince me that winding first is a must. I would like to get a yarn winder one of these days, maybe when I get my needles. hmm, good idea Cathy. anyhow, I usually must take my yarn from the outside of the skein. I have heard that if you find the outside strand of yarn, and you poke your fingers into the opposite side from the working yarn, you will find the inner strand of yarn. occasionally I am lucky enough to find that little devil, but not very often. 

question for those who have a yarn winder, can you roll from the outside of the skein with the winder, or must you find the  strand  in the center of the skein?
also, since I have just now decided  to get a winder, what brand is a good choice?
thanks,

Cathy