How to keep yarn from tangling

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a ball of twine being held by someone's hand

Here is a quick idea to keep your yarn balls from unraveling in storage and getting tangled together. First, wind your ball like you normally would. But make a slipknot on the end leaving a tail t…

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yarn and knitting needles on a table next to a potted plant with flowers in the background

Anna Stitchcraft on Instagram: "One of my most used tools, by FAR!, is my swift. Customers often ask me what's more important, the swift or the winder and to me, the answer is an easy no brainer.... the swift! You can wind around anything, even your thumb or a toilet roll if you have to, but the swift is what keeps your yarn in check, keeps it from tangling and makes the whole process just easy peasy! #stitchcraftandwizardry #yarniapoweredbystitchcraftandwizardry #indiedyersofinstagram #wo

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crochet tips - dealing with knots in yarn

Say goodbye to frustrating yarn knots and hello to smooth crocheting! Dive into our expert tips for keeping your yarn tangle-free, ensuring every crochet project is a joy to create. From simple tricks to must-have tools, discover everything you need to maintain a seamless flow and keep your projects on track. #CrochetTips #YarnHacks #TangleFreeCrochet #CrochetProjects #CraftingAdvice

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two balls of yarn sitting next to each other on a white wooden floor with a ball of twine in the middle

Have you ever wondered the best way to store yarn cakes without getting them tangled? In this post, I'm sharing my favorite trick for keeping my yarn cakes from tangling using a surprising item you may already have in your house...

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yarn in a basket with text overlay saying how to wind a ball of yarn by hand

In this three minute video tutorial I show you how to wind a centre pull ball from a skein of yarn, by hand, and without a ball winder. #knitting #knittingtutorial #centrepullball #windaballofyarn

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an orange ball of yarn on a white surface

This is a tangled mess. The centre pull ball has collapsed into itself and has created a blob of tangles. It happens with wool yarn sometimes, but always seems to happen with cotton. Is it my ball winder? Am I a spaz? (Don't answer that Craig). Is it because I'm left handed? I'm going to use my commission from this design to buy a new winder. Mine's an old one and doesn't work that great. I'm hoping the new toy will stop this from happening.

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