tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421765095685595073.post5005135624306361354..comments2023-07-04T13:42:02.758+01:00Comments on hookin' A yarn: How to Wind a Skein of Yarn YourselfGillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13234219836891799676noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421765095685595073.post-6428794040914380952015-06-12T08:14:47.145+01:002015-06-12T08:14:47.145+01:00What a clever idea to wind the yarn on its own pap...What a clever idea to wind the yarn on its own paper band and what gorgeous yarn.<br />LynnString Theory Crochethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05677676792435146196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421765095685595073.post-3569143779323674102015-06-11T16:08:40.355+01:002015-06-11T16:08:40.355+01:00Very useful. I made such a mess the first time I ...Very useful. I made such a mess the first time I tried to wind one of these that it took literally days. I just wouldn't give up. I now use hooks on a door to hold the yarn but will try it on my arms next time.Unahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03398380737025120541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421765095685595073.post-43480552712154180242015-06-11T10:51:32.046+01:002015-06-11T10:51:32.046+01:00A great demo and a wonderful setting for it too! ...A great demo and a wonderful setting for it too! Belated Birthday wishes for last week! :-)Simonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02766240849932971541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421765095685595073.post-77840665706917981242015-06-11T04:27:58.552+01:002015-06-11T04:27:58.552+01:00This looks like the most relaxing thing. A great t...This looks like the most relaxing thing. A great technique.<br />Amalia<br />xo<br />handmade by amaliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15589172037052603746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421765095685595073.post-32877223194136407742015-06-11T01:21:18.799+01:002015-06-11T01:21:18.799+01:00Excellent information my friend, gosh that firepla...Excellent information my friend, gosh that fireplace is amazing.<br />MeredithMereknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421765095685595073.post-31949763761163827552015-06-10T21:57:47.422+01:002015-06-10T21:57:47.422+01:00Thanks for the tutorial; I'll have to give it ...Thanks for the tutorial; I'll have to give it a try. I usually use my knees.<br />The amaryllis is just beautiful! ♥Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421765095685595073.post-4738228948680299842015-06-10T21:38:17.930+01:002015-06-10T21:38:17.930+01:00That's a great way to do it I always get tied ...That's a great way to do it I always get tied up in knots. :) lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00139295265567390855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421765095685595073.post-53779046530694465132015-06-10T20:13:49.682+01:002015-06-10T20:13:49.682+01:00I like to wind yarn...I find it quite relaxing. I...I like to wind yarn...I find it quite relaxing. I drape the skein around my knees and that works pretty well for me, but your way may work better....I'm gonna try it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06888411107067335015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421765095685595073.post-75612028144548528792015-06-10T16:45:45.162+01:002015-06-10T16:45:45.162+01:00Thanks for sharing your technique, I must try it a...Thanks for sharing your technique, I must try it as I have five skeins to wind and no helper. HxShe loves to crochethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16596973908102805377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421765095685595073.post-29740370326422749382015-06-10T15:15:13.531+01:002015-06-10T15:15:13.531+01:00Thanks for showing your technique, Gillian, must t...Thanks for showing your technique, Gillian, must try this. I remember the good old times, too, when mum was there and we wound yarn together ♥. There are several skeins I should wind and hubby isn't wild about helping ;-). Sometimes I tried a chair's backrest or the sofa's armrest to hang the opened skein on, but both aren't exactly brilliant. I think I have to buy a spinner's weasel someday. But till then I will try your technique :-). Btw, what a wonderful room / fireplace! <br />Thanks for your sweet comment on my blanket & have a nice day! Nata xxxNatas Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17631652989477881442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421765095685595073.post-28380623277155782992015-06-10T12:24:05.337+01:002015-06-10T12:24:05.337+01:00Hi Gillian,
Thanks for sharing your winding tech...Hi Gillian, <br />Thanks for sharing your winding technique. I hadn't seen it done that way before - my mother used to get me to hold the yarn when I was a child so she could wind it into balls. I use the back of a chair or the smooth sides of my little 'traymobile' trolley. How convenient to be able to do it yourself without any other assistance. I had to laugh at Valentina's concerns (above) about getting caught up in the skein - I have a funny feeling that could happen to me too (especially during a tired moment!) :-)<br />Thank you for detailed instructions of how to wind a hank into a ball, and now I am going to check with Gill - That British Woman about what NOT to do! I love the shared expertise that the crochet and knitting blogosphere offers. Thank you! I will be watching this space to see how that lovely yarn works up. Have fun! :-)<br />Jodiebodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421765095685595073.post-76084744616973445602015-06-10T12:14:38.021+01:002015-06-10T12:14:38.021+01:00haha! I can relate - remembering my childhood hol...haha! I can relate - remembering my childhood holding up the yarn between my hands for my knitting mum too!Jodiebodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421765095685595073.post-828128251516334792015-06-10T11:58:05.300+01:002015-06-10T11:58:05.300+01:00That's very cool! I love the fireplace. Your a...That's very cool! I love the fireplace. Your amaryllis= amazing!Jenn Jilkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421765095685595073.post-3845082257456458682015-06-10T11:26:37.542+01:002015-06-10T11:26:37.542+01:00I must try that!I must try that!Gillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234219836891799676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421765095685595073.post-86425111348747127932015-06-10T11:12:42.153+01:002015-06-10T11:12:42.153+01:00How clever. I usually put the skein around my feet...How clever. I usually put the skein around my feet and hold them up. Good on the thigh muscles! xChristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11883091348839145603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421765095685595073.post-61915344917914818392015-06-10T08:57:22.788+01:002015-06-10T08:57:22.788+01:00Very nice technique Gillian, I think I'd end u...Very nice technique Gillian, I think I'd end up being caught in the skein myself! xDAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05343980760701774125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421765095685595073.post-42523226840040081582015-06-10T07:15:22.934+01:002015-06-10T07:15:22.934+01:00Thanks!Thanks!Gillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234219836891799676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421765095685595073.post-74084775310017177592015-06-10T06:12:49.132+01:002015-06-10T06:12:49.132+01:00I can crochet for some years, but I always hate to...I can crochet for some years, but I always hate to wind my skein of yarns. I usually need almost 2 days for winding 1 skein. I hope I can do it faster if using your technique... thanks Nisahttp://www.shenisa.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421765095685595073.post-64590317079035188662015-06-09T23:30:29.639+01:002015-06-09T23:30:29.639+01:00just to let you know there will be a link to this ...just to let you know there will be a link to this post on my blog on Wednesday, as basically you did it right, while I did it wrong!!Gill - That British Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17456247587052149765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421765095685595073.post-21836222155111388542015-06-09T22:48:36.501+01:002015-06-09T22:48:36.501+01:00Great explanation! xxGreat explanation! xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421765095685595073.post-32472482908072976552015-06-09T20:46:59.839+01:002015-06-09T20:46:59.839+01:00Very clever. I always need a helper when I'm w...Very clever. I always need a helper when I'm winding yarn.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421765095685595073.post-32256530958346533902015-06-09T19:57:56.651+01:002015-06-09T19:57:56.651+01:00Wow! I can remember doing the same thing years ago...Wow! I can remember doing the same thing years ago for my mum who was a great knitter. Shows my age i think .<br />Thank you for your kind comment on my blog....,,,xxl.wilks11https://www.blogger.com/profile/10386349895743472357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421765095685595073.post-58191222687094710312015-06-09T18:59:23.376+01:002015-06-09T18:59:23.376+01:00Oh dear! I'll have to have a look tomorrow. I ...Oh dear! I'll have to have a look tomorrow. I hope you got it sorted.Gillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234219836891799676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421765095685595073.post-7920032239488628762015-06-09T18:57:31.983+01:002015-06-09T18:57:31.983+01:00Yes a skein looks so perfect before being wound.Yes a skein looks so perfect before being wound.Gillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234219836891799676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421765095685595073.post-75475841912828716142015-06-09T18:52:11.078+01:002015-06-09T18:52:11.078+01:00it's so funny you are posting about this. You...it's so funny you are posting about this. You should try and pop by my blog tomorrow, to see what happens when you don't do what you suggest...yes Yarn Barf!! I'll post a photo tomorrow.Gill - That British Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17456247587052149765noreply@blogger.com