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

Tue Dec 27 17:24:32 UTC 2016

dido
Ramona

On Dec 27, 2016 9:25 AM, Henry Osborne via Nfb-krafters-korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> 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 
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> Cc: Powers, Terry (NIH/NCI) [E] 
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] starting with a skein of yarn 
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> I am like you, I hardly ever wind my yarn! 
>
> Terry P. 
>
>
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: walhoframona--- via Nfb-krafters-korner 
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> 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 
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> 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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