[Nfb-krafters-korner] starting with a skein of yarn

[walhoframona at gmail.com]

I usually take my chances with large skeins of yarn and find that on the average I make fewer joins if I do not prewind. Occasionally, I lose the bet, but sometimes I can use an entire pound of yarn in a prayer shawl without a single join, so I don't always follow the recommendation. 
Ramona

On Dec 26, 2016 7:05 PM, Cathy Flesher via Nfb-krafters-korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Hi Marianne, 
>
> Yes, skeins of yarn can often get tangles when they are created in the 
> factory. They can also have knots in the yarn. I remember awhile back 
> writing a letter to a company about the yarn they shipped me because it was 
> filled with knots. they were great about sending me a new skein. 
> Anyhow, I learned fairly early in my crocheting and knitting journey that it 
> is certainly better to wind the yarn into a ball. It can save tears later on 
> so I always wind my yarn now. I also learned that when rolling the ball it 
> is best to wind gently so the yarn does not stretch as many yarns will do 
> that. 
>
> To find the yarn end to use to begin to wind your ball, you take the outer 
> yarn end and set it aside. Then check each side of the skein poking your 
> fingers in until you find an end of yarn. you pull this out and the skein 
> should unravel nicely. Did you notice the word should? I have found that 
> this is not the best way to go. For me, what works best is II place the 
> skein in a bucket and use  the outer strand of yarn to wind my ball. The 
> skein will jump around like a frisky puppy, but will rarely tangle. 
>
> Hope this helps. 
>
> Have a great day!! 
> Cathy F 
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