A Better Way to Roll Up Yarn

[@DeboraFehse-nd5sp]

Just the way I learned to do it fifty years ago and have done it since. No matter how many gadgets you have some times you just need to know how to roll a ball of yarn.

[@GrannyBeeCrochets]

I have a Ball winder now too but i crochet everywhere and i don't always take it with me so i thought i need to share this. Thank you for watching

[@impunitythebagpuss]

I used to always start with the yarn in a figure 8 with my thumb, wrap and fold over itself, then wind around my finger tips as the ball gets bigger. Now I prefer using a toilet paper roll! Lol! Thanks!

[@BlueSkyLissa]

After all these years of working with yarn, I feel silly not thinking about just putting your finger there to keep the tension looser. 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️. As I’ve always said, “when you crochet, there’s always something new to learn”. Thank you for putting out this video!!!💜🫂💜

[@GrannyBeeCrochets]

You're welcome 🙂

[@louettesommers8594]

I like the sweater you are wearing. 💜

[@GrannyBeeCrochets]

Thank you, it's called flights of fancy by lionbrand.com, free pattern made with Mandola yarn

[@louettesommers8594]

@@GrannyBeeCrochets , thank you for sharing your lovely work.

[@ndhimmer]

Thank you for sharing this pattern. You have another cardigan in the video. Could you tell us what that one is, too?

[@silverwings8127]

What a wonderful trick to learn at any age. Thank you.

[@oldmomma56]

Thanks for the tip about adding the finger in the wind! I had been doing that in the first couple of turns but now I will do it every turn!

[@GrannyBeeCrochets]

i will warn you it does get harder as the ball gets bigger but by then you've already given it enough looseness.

[@ndhimmer]

Minus the finger suggestion, this is exactly how I roll my yarn, and I always thought I was doing it wrong. Thank you for showing me that I'm not crazy! LOL!

[@GrannyBeeCrochets]

It's always nice to know we're not crazy

[@CarrieMcguire-c7f]

1:22 fussy cutting- Granny bee this is genius! It's something I've never thought of before with yarn like this! Now if I see a multicolored yarn I like I won't turn away from buying it because I'll remember this!

[@GrannyBeeCrochets]

I'm so glad 😊.

[@JCReturns4Me2]

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[@silverwings8127]

I pray that Brian is doing better.

[@annasanders1977]

Uh oh, I’ve been doing it wrong 😧 Great to know, thank you!!❤

[@GrannyBeeCrochets]

You’re welcome 😊

[@marysharp6366]

I learned to do it this way 80 years ago when I was taught to knit( I am 90 years old)

[@ginnyhanks1340]

Thank you Granny B for showing us how to wind up yarn 🧶 and to separate colors found in cakes.

[@GrannyBeeCrochets]

You are welcome

[@CynthiaKingCrochet]

Thank you for teaching me this!! Makes perfect sense!

[@GrannyBeeCrochets]

You are so welcome!

[@angelawagoner3987]

Wow! You taught me something new. Thank you. Also Sara Sach from Coffee and Crochet with Sara sent me to your channel.

[@GrannyBeeCrochets]

Awesome! Thank you! I've been wondering why this video was so popular. I love her that was so nice.

[@llc1976]

Wow! I saw the pattern for your sweater online! It’s so lovely to see it worked up! Very nice job

[@GrannyBeeCrochets]

Thank you! 😊

[@traceybell4511]

Thank you so much Granny Bee. It is one of those 'why did I not think of that?' moments! 😄

[@GrannyBeeCrochets]

😀

[@donnasqueaky2]

Thank you so much! I didnt know the finger trick. ❤😊

[@GrannyBeeCrochets]

You’re welcome 😊

[@m.elainebates7931]

I roll mine over 2 fingers, but that's bcuz that's the way I learned it. I have a ball winder now in order to make yarn cake leftovers. Been crocheting for decades, but thought I'd treat myself to one. Plus I like gadgets 😄

[@GrannyBeeCrochets]

I finally bought one too but I travel a lot and don't always have it, this brought me to the thought of sharing this tip.

[@terisparkman9814]

I've been rolling yarn that way for over 60 years.

[@GrannyBeeCrochets]

🙂 I see you learned at a very young age.

[@stitchaspellMilan]

Yes! I’ve always rolled up my yarn with a finger/s between the ball and winding yarn. Hard balls of yarn make me sad. 🦋

[@maryoregan6770]

Me too! It's the way my mother taught me to wind wool, and she started knitting about 1920!

[@GrannyBeeCrochets]

Me too, I feel sorry for the yarn.

[@helenwiggins9045]

😊

[@SusanPadovano]

Wow, I never knew that. That is wonderful to know.

[@GrannyBeeCrochets]

I'm glad it was helpful

[@sarahthecpaplady]

Love the rainbow sweater!

[@wheelchairboy88]

This is the way my grandmother taught me over 30 years ago.

[@debrawallace4542]

That was very helpful! Thank you!!

[@GrannyBeeCrochets]

You are so welcome!

[@kayceegreer4418]

The extra finger width is a great tip! Many people want to buy or use gadgets for everything, but they forget the best tools are right there at the end of their arms! That said, I need to know the best way to add more twist to yarn that has gotten past the Quality Assurance/Quality Control people at the yarn factories, i.e. irregularly or insufficiently twisted yarn that wants to be "splitty". I have a few methods, but boy it can be a hassle trying to do yards and yards of it at one time or having to start and stop to twist it some more for the next few yards. A couple of the ways are kinda fun. All of the ways to give me a break to get my arms to do some other function except for the same repeated motions chugging away at my stitches. It's actually a pretty good break, I really should do a video except that... I get stage fright.

[@GrannyBeeCrochets]

I do not have any hints for the twisty yarn problem but i think it's funny that you said "I should make a video for that" because that's how my youtube Page got started. I would try to explain things to people in words and it's hard when a video Works so much better and granny Bee crochets was born.

[@allisonyarn1884]

Love your sweater

[@GrannyBeeCrochets]

Thank you, that was my first "fun" sweater.

[@user-cv4ii7hd7x]

Very nice, thank you!❤

[@GrannyBeeCrochets]

Thank you too!

[@debifitch9577]

Very helpful thanks God bless

[@GrannyBeeCrochets]

Thank you

[@sarahthecpaplady]

Thanks for the hot tip!

[@GrannyBeeCrochets]

Happy to help!

[@kathysnavely1802]

Great idea. Thank you. God Bless!

[@GrannyBeeCrochets]

Thank you.

[@margaretdombkoski4780]

You can teach an old dog new tricks:) I always hand ball my yarn (have tried every other way possible and still think this is best), but never used this trick. I am sure I have overwound my previous yarn balls, Thank you so much for this valuable hack😊 New subscriber!

[@GrannyBeeCrochets]

You're welcome, thank you for subscribing

[@GreatLakesGal-Diane]

Great tip…thank you!!!

[@GrannyBeeCrochets]

You are so welcome!

[@bxgal347]

Wow the sweater you made that you’re wearing omggggg that’s the best I’ve seen and I’ve seen so many beautiful ones but yours is the best 100%❤!!!!

[@GrannyBeeCrochets]

Thank you so much!!

[@michellenash6802]

Thank you so much!!!

[@GrannyBeeCrochets]

You're welcome!

[@alicesingletary2662]

Thank you❤

[@GrannyBeeCrochets]

My pleasure

[@charlenetorres1202]

Now I know why my yarn is always stretched out! Thanks Granny Bee🤭

[@GrannyBeeCrochets]

You are so welcome!

[@sherryfaires7931]

I have always wound mine too tight, I guess. I did not know the secret of rolling over my finger! Thank you very much!

[@GrannyBeeCrochets]

You are so welcome!

[@doreencook5269]

Please tell me you will eventually have a tutorial or pattern available for those sweaters. They're gorgeous.

[@GrannyBeeCrochets]

Patterns I can do. The main sweater is called "Flight of Fancy" by lionbrand.com. the second one has a free versión on youtube, I'll attach the link and she sells the adult version on Etsy that info is on her video information. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqKohKOLarOrmJYsi=_sKEQRUyYEJopa5D

[@crystalthomas690]

I do mine like that but I didn't know to put ur finger between every turn! Thank u for ur knowledge

[@GrannyBeeCrochets]

You’re welcome 😊

[@christypease6296]

Love lot ❤ Chris tiepessee

[@maryannedeering1663]

Good information, thank you😊

[@GrannyBeeCrochets]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Objective-Observer]

Use a Nostepinde, instead. It will automatically create that cushioning so that you don't stretch the yarn.

[@GrannyBeeCrochets]

I have never heard of One of those I'm going to have to check that out.

[@Objective-Observer]

@@GrannyBeeCrochets It is basically an oversized wooden spoon handle. A lot of Europeans use their wooden spoon handles. The larger the diameter of your 'stick' the loser your yarn ball will be. You could use a jumbo knitting needle, too. I would get hubby to use a sander to reduce the point of the needle to just a 'nub.' There are numerous YT vids that illustrate how to use a nostepinde. Many hand spinners and super thin thread lace knitters, won't use a hand crank winder on their delicate yarns/threads; they use a nostepinde. The nostepinde makes a center pull ball, that once it's off the 'stick' you can mush the ball to reduce the size of the center hole, and that will loosen up the yarn.

[@johncarter4411]

I used to do it this way and forgot how to make by balls of yarn not stretchy

[@GrannyBeeCrochets]

It's easy to forget

[@nancymacdonald2395]

Newbie #62 💗💗pattern for the first cardigan please

[@GrannyBeeCrochets]

That is the Flight of Fancy Cardigan, a free pattern from Lionbrand.com I added the flowers and pockets extra. Beginner friendly.

[@nancymacdonald2395]

Newbie 💗💗

[@GrannyBeeCrochets]

Glad you're here

[@MarciaB12]

Why the heck dont they just sell it in balls

[@GrannyBeeCrochets]

Right? Then they would actually roll in those yarn bowls.