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

[Henry Osborne]

Me neither, and I rarely encounter any tangles. ( Knock thrice on wood. )

-----Original Message----- 
From: Powers, Terry (NIH/NCI) [E] via Nfb-krafters-korner
Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 9:46 AM
To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
Cc: Powers, Terry (NIH/NCI) [E]
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] starting with a skein of yarn

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

Terry P.


-----Original Message-----
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>
Cc: walhoframona at gmail.com
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
>
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Nfb-krafters-korner mailing list
> Nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-krafters-korner_nfbnet.org
> Division Website:  http://www.krafterskorner.org Facebook page:
> https://www.facebook.com/pages/NFB-Krafters-Division/269246643109571
> Krafters-Korner Blog https://craftingblind.wordpress.com/
> "Follow NFB Krafters Korner on Twitter: Our Handle is @craftingblind
> Don't have a Twitter account? You can still follow Krafters Korner on
> Twitter. Go to: Twitter.com/craftingblind To unsubscribe, change your list 
> options or get your account info for Nfb-krafters-korner:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-krafters-korner_nfbnet.org/walho
> framona%40gmail.com
_______________________________________________
Nfb-krafters-korner mailing list
Nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-krafters-korner_nfbnet.org
Division Website:  http://www.krafterskorner.org Facebook page: 
https://www.facebook.com/pages/NFB-Krafters-Division/269246643109571
Krafters-Korner Blog https://craftingblind.wordpress.com/
"Follow NFB Krafters Korner on Twitter: Our Handle is @craftingblind Don't 
have a Twitter account? You can still follow Krafters Korner on Twitter. Go 
to: Twitter.com/craftingblind To unsubscribe, change your list options or 
get your account info for Nfb-krafters-korner:
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-krafters-korner_nfbnet.org/terry.powers%40nih.gov
_______________________________________________
Nfb-krafters-korner mailing list
Nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-krafters-korner_nfbnet.org
Division Website:  http://www.krafterskorner.org
Facebook page: 
https://www.facebook.com/pages/NFB-Krafters-Division/269246643109571
Krafters-Korner Blog https://craftingblind.wordpress.com/
"Follow NFB Krafters Korner on Twitter: Our Handle is @craftingblind
Don't have a Twitter account? You can still follow Krafters Korner on 
Twitter. Go to: Twitter.com/craftingblind
To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for 
Nfb-krafters-korner:
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-krafters-korner_nfbnet.org/hosbornejr%40gmail.com