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

[Powers, Terry (NIH/NCI) [E]]

I am like you, I hardly ever wind my yarn!

Terry P.


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From: walhoframona--- via Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org] 
Sent: Monday, December 26, 2016 11:15 PM
To: Cathy Flesher via Nfb-krafters-korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
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Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] starting with a skein of yarn

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:
>
> 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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