2 strands

[Justlinda]

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?

[LI Roe]

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

[Justlinda]

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!

[Anaisa]

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.

[mamarose22]

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.

[Justlinda]

Thank you for the excellent suggestion!

[Justlinda]

Thanks for the encouragement,,I have a pattern that I have been wanting to try, I'm going to give it a try now.

[buggainok]

Thanks for the encouragement,,I have a pattern that I have been wanting to try, I'm going to give it a try now.

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.

[Justlinda]

I will pay close attention, thank you !

[Dsynr]

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.