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08-29-2013, 06:31 AM #1
2 strands
when a pattern calls for using 2 strands, how do you do that? do you have 2 balls of yarn? do you wind a second ball and use that?
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08-29-2013, 06:45 AM #2
I often use two or three stands, depending on the project. I just use a skein for each color, keep them separated so they don't tangle amongst themselves and crochet pulling them together. Hope I haven't confused you. I put my skeins in snapware containers for yarn, but you can do whatever is the easiest for you.
LI Roe
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08-29-2013, 04:44 PM #3
Thank you , I was wondering about that,, I'm not sure I'm talented enough to not get them tangled,,but I plan on trying!
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08-30-2013, 06:54 AM #4
Justlinda, it really isn't that hard; there is a finger thingy that doesn't let the yarn tangle, but I find it more of a pain. Hope this helps.
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08-31-2013, 11:02 AM #5
You can just put one ball/skein in a plastic baggy and the other ball/skein in another plastic baggy keeping and puul the end out from each and hold them together and just knit or crochet with it. that's all there is to it.
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09-01-2013, 10:27 PM #6
Thank you for the excellent suggestion!
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09-01-2013, 10:28 PM #7
Thanks for the encouragement,,I have a pattern that I have been wanting to try, I'm going to give it a try now.
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09-02-2013, 09:20 AM #8
You got some good suggestions about the yarn. The good thing about projects with 2 strands is that they go quickly - you will be amazed how much you can accomplish in a short time.
I made an afghan long ago with 3 strands of yarn and a giant hook and it went so fast. Just be sure to pick up both strands when you are working.Annette
"Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible."
Dalai Lama
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09-02-2013, 09:23 AM #9
I will pay close attention, thank you !
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09-10-2013, 09:38 AM #10
I usually wind two skeins together. That way, if there are knots or yarn vomit, I can take care of the mess BEFORE I start working.