Did you know? Yarn Doubling

[@BAGODAYCROCHET]

There are people who will say different and that's fine, if they have a pattern, follow it. But this is the most common method used for yarn doubling 😊

[@chronicinokla]

It's so helpful. I am one that learned from my Nana. So being able to learn new things from you instead of trying to read frustrating crochet books. Priceless

[@tracieandbambamthecrazytor1624]

Yarn math. Lol

[@kristalburns3490]

Thank you for doing this video. I already knew about this but never had the clear order of how it works.

[@missmaryhdream6560]

I've got four cakes that are incredible thin. I'm thinking of joining them together

[@s.breedlove701]

Thank you for posting this. Long ago my Nana taught me this but I forgot. Your videos are awesome. Thank you.

[@janestokes4697]

Thanks! I guess you're never to old to learn something new

[@judymckinstry8130]

Thank you! Was helpful seeing them side by side.

[@cathyann1394]

Hi Crystal! When I started watching you a couple years ago, I did not even know yarn had a weight class. I've been crocheting for over 50 years. I've learned more from you in just a couple years than I know what to do with! Adding this to my brain. Thanks, Crystal, for sharing! 💝

[@mireah]

If you've been crocheting that long, I'm sure you're giggling over how, crochet is in all the shops again. How many times have you passed something, sniffed and said. I can do and have done better than that. Mind you the prices are absurdly low in the shops for it.

[@angelaharris1112]

Same here. Thank you Crystal!

[@67nextday]

Well,I learned knitting and crocheting when I was 6 year old,so it is about 50 years ago. Maybe for some my knowledge will be usefull,so Id like to share it with you.Never used yarn weight categories, because you dont needed it. All you need is to choose correct hook or knitting needles sizes for your yarn and this is very little to do with weight category. Why? Because every yarn manufacturer wants to sell more. If you want to sell more,you need to force people to use more yarn. How to do this? Simple,by using huge hooks for a thinner yarns. Hook sizes shown on the yarn packs are very maximum you are able to use. After chrochetting by their recommendations you will be scared to put your knitted scarf or blanket on the line to dry,because will receive double sized one.This is why they say 'lay flat' Why? Because yarn is 'separate ' in your work and has no support from each other. If you want to choose correctly which hook you need to use,remember,that yarn must be bigger than hook curvature. Old school teachers says twice bigger,but I say the same or a bit bigger up to twice as hook's curvature is. Again,it all depends on how tight your knitting or crocheting is. My work is very loose,so for a regular acrylics Im using hook size 3.5 or 4mm,depending on what result I want to achieve. If for a bag,would be size 3mm,because it must be done very tight. I know people using size 5 or even 6mm,as it says on the packs,but then you have problems with after care of your creations and must wash and dry it as mohair sweaters,- flat. For a knitting needles you must do a hole in the piece of paper with your needle and yarn must go through that hole nicely,not tight,not by leaving gap around- match the size of your needle diameter. This is not apply for a fancy yarns,because how to use those is up to you. As long as I know composition and weight ( some people use length) of yarn,Im happy and wouldnt ask more from any manufacturer. But it is just me :) Happy creations, girls!

[@kashleys9749]

Would 3 strands of 4 be closer to 6 or still be like 5?

[@lisayannotto6160]

Thank you so much for showing the side by side comparison ☺️

[@kathym.4307]

The first time 2+2 = 3! Thank you for the very informative video. I always like to learn something new!

[@DianEnglish56]

Hi Crystal, had no idea that was how it works. Cool to know!

[@stacythrush3950]

This was nice to see the comparison between the doubled up yarn and their corresponding size of yarn. Great visual.

[@maribelishooked4378]

I love these kinds of videos from you. Thank you. It is informative.

[@tanyacreedon]

Thank you. I had no idea. I learned something today. 💓

[@sheilaowen5071]

Well that really was informative, I always thought a 2 weight and a 1 weight equaled a 3. So I'm glad I learned something today.

[@nancyedwards6611]

Perfect! I’ve been crocheting for years but doubling weights has always confused me. Thank you for this valuable video!

[@maracrochet]

I use my spinning wheel to ply (yarn doubling) yarn for a lot of people. Then I niddy noddy to hank the yarn. Some people even ask me to cake the yarn after I ply it for them. If you were closer to me I would love to ply your yarns for you Crystal! Absolutely love your work!

[@CarolR.9149]

You’re Awesome! Thank you. I was gone for awhile. I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease! And have been in an awful depression.

[@janetmadsen8399]

I never thought about that good to know especially with all that scrap yard and I have a different weights so I can make it all one blanket I just doubling it thank you

[@Snekelord12]

Wow this is just what i needed! ❤

[@leeannburleski1246]

Thank you Crystal, for sharing your knowledge. 💐

[@wendycampbell8049]

That is wonderful information to have. Thank you for sharing.

[@jodiscarborough5447]

Hey Crystal , thank you for the information 💁‍♀️, you have a great day. I made it to my son's in Texas safe

[@FreehandlyMadeAuCrochet]

I did this with my Daughter's Beanie that I just made using your Chocoolate Bon Bon Pattern that I purchased from your Etsy shop! It worked out perfectly and looks beautiful! Love this video!!!!

[@mariebrink7825]

Thank you Crystal, I understand yarn wt much better now. Didn't know what wt was fingerling or dk. And now I can put wts together. Awesome video

[@vondastrauser4428]

Thanks Crystal. I've used it like this before but it's nice having a refresher video on it.

[@gabbyferreira4786]

Oh wow, I didn’t know that, I thought if you put two together would be a 4 weight, just learned something new, thank you ❤️

[@StatenIslandKaren]

I’m going to write this down on my cheat sheet. Thanks Crystal!!

[@Hilcross1]

No I didn't know, excellent excellent excellent!! Thank you Crystal :-) God bless y'all love the bod"s🧶

[@starlightflores]

That's awesome information Crystal. Thank you

[@kellip625]

Hi Crystal!!!! Thank you so so so much for sharing your knowledge with us so we can make better decisions when we didn’t think we had the right weight for a project!!!!!! You’re the bomb!!! Yarn 🧶 bomb that is….lol

[@kellyferguson7022]

I have been crocheting for almost 50 years and the first time you told your viewers about doubling yarn I was like What! I come I never knew this. Lol Thank you for teaching an old dog new tricks.

[@Starlitesis]

I have been knitting for over 10 years and no one has taught me this!!! Thanx Crystal!

[@patcorn7617]

So very helpful. Thank You Crystal,.going to write this on my arm.

[@deborahhinnenkamp2226]

Wow Crystal…this is genius! I never would have figured this out by myself! Thank you so much for imparting your wisdom to us. ❤️😊

[@TheLjamal]

I knew this before from YOU , my precious Teacher Crystal, and watching this felt like it is my first time learning about it. I can't thank you enough Crystal🤟👸🐰🐇💐❤

[@zoilarivera8866]

I love how simple you explained yarn weights👍🏻. Very easy to remember👍🏻. Thanks🤗

[@outdoorgramma6874]

Thank you so much for this lesson. I wasn’t aware of the conversions. Until recently I only bought 4 weights

[@erykaton170]

Some may find this to be basic or self explanatory, but for me it was really helpful!

[@suesheets9649]

Thanks for showing how to yarn double.Crystal ,you are a wonderful teacher and just a wonderful person.I have learned Soo much from you!!

[@lisahowlett7950]

Awesome! I was trying to get my mind around if I could add my yarns together to finish my project of 5 weight yarn .TY 💐👍💐

[@lenoraleckrone1855]

Hey Crystal thank you for the tip video I didn't know if you put those Yarns together the weights would come out differently I'm it helped me out tremendously and I just want to thank you again you have taught me so much over the years and I just want to say thank you so much for that if you weren't on KZbin I don't know where I would go to learn as much as I have for yarn and crochet so I just want to say thank you again and have a great week

[@livc1981]

Thank you 😊👍 This is actually really helpful. I've only been crocheting for a few yrs, no classes. 💖💖💖

[@rosevp1951]

Hi Crystal that was interesting. I'm still learning about crocheting and I had no idea, this is very helpful. Especially if you need a certain weight of yarn. Thanks for sharing this information with all of us especially those that didn't know this information (like me). Thank you and God bless you. Bye.

[@sierrastorm1291]

This is great! Sometimes I have a bunch of a smaller weight yarn that would be perfect for a project, but I need a bigger weight yarn for that project. Thank you for sharing!

[@debbiec4126]

I did not know that until someone suggested putting two yarns together when someone asked me to make a pet rug. Very useful information!

[@dianelapite4906]

Thank you Crystal. I’m always learning from you. You rock.

[@ToxicInfatuation]

Thank you!! I have been trying to convert my pattern for ages and I didn't realize what I've been doing this entire time was yarn doubling. Now I know to look for patterns with a 7 weight!! 💜😁

[@carolstinson7157]

Thanks for sharing this information on the weights of yarns, I have heard people talk about this but it never really made much sense to me until I saw your demonstration on here. I learn something more every time I watch your videos and appreciate all you share online so again thank you!

[@mariankay6482]

Thanks, Crystal! You're the best!!!❤️🧶😘

[@nathanquinn2856]

Thank you so much,I was wrestling with this yesterday and couldn't find anything that was as clear as this on you tube.,thank you again , Gena

[@LadybirDloves]

I remember when I had that question about doubling and if it could be done and what the outcome would be. Wish I'd had this to refer to back then. Well done Ms Crystal 💙

[@80sgma10]

I was just going to look this up! You gave me an easy way to remember. Thanks, Crystal!

[@ivy6303]

Hi Crystal! Thank you for this great tutorial tip on yarn doubling! I have heard of doubling yarn but wasn't sure how it worked. Now I know and you made it easy to understand. Thank you again! God bless you!!

[@TheMsden75243]

I bought some 3wt by accident and was going to take them back to the store. I forgot about them and came across them the other day. Thank you Crystal. Now I can use them!!!

[@sueleazer6470]

That was very interesting. I keep learning from you, it just goes to prove you never too old to learn. Thank you for the knowledge.

[@sonyajeffries5705]

I appreciate you teaching the doubling weights now I dont have to play the guessing game anymore thank you Crystal ❤️

[@amyexo]

Such a simple, yet powerful , demonstration!

[@KarenUntz]

Wow! Thanks Crystal! 💜

[@mtchbky]

Hi Crystal! I learned this from watching you talk about yarn in all of you videos. I don't know that I would have ever figured this out on my own. Thanks for sharing.

[@sandycantu6830]

Hi Crystal 🌹 I’m glad you showed us. And , no I did not know that. Good to know 🧐 Thank you baby 🌹🙏❤️

[@sdutchko]

OMGosh! I can't believe i'm in my 60's and have never seen or known this!!!! THANK YOU CRYSTAL! Yes, it was informative for me! I learned something and i will be using it.

[@VernaBradshaw]

I didn’t know for sure how this worked until I heard you mention it on one of your lives. Thank you Crystal!

[@Cari_Crafts]

I had absolutely no idea it worked like that. I would have done it all wrong and never known why it wasn't working out. These tips are awesome!

[@annleonhart4396]

Beautiful yarn! My favorite was the red with flecks, To die for!!

[@shirleycarter2451]

Great reminder that even if we don't have the correct size we can double up, I'll pass this onto a few beginners that I know.🥰🤩🤩🤩

[@cristinacardoso691]

Hi Crystal! Thank you so much for the tips. Always learning something new with you.

[@DreamerSeerFaithBeliever]

Thank you, Crystal, for sharing your knowledge with us. It's much appreciated.

[@jblueeyedlady6768]

I recently learned about doubling yarns, but I'm glad you addressed it for the many others that didn't know. Things like that are kinda hard to find out about. Thanks for being you Crystal! 😁👍💕🇺🇸🦄

[@maryfowler3807]

That was very informatine. Most was logical but I learned so much. Thanks Crystal.

[@deborahrichardson1842]

You learn new things every day, thank you Crystal!!

[@Eleahchris]

OMG! As always you explain things so clearly. It's very helpful! TY Crystal you're the best 💖💜💚!

[@ginacress1054]

Had no idea that's how it worked! Thank you Crystal 💚

[@sandielovescrocheting8300]

Hi Crystal. Thank you for this. I remember you saying something like this before and I didn't write it down. But I made sure I had my note book and wrote it down so I will remember it. Thank you for sharing this very helpful tip!

[@Pammy_Yolo]

Ty Crystal! I needed this info cause I get confused. 💚💚💚

[@susanmansell5081]

Thanks for this handy tip Crystal I appreciate the time and effort you put into you channel what ever you tell us today is something we didn't know yesterday, take care and stay well.

[@jodismith5095]

Hi Crystal. This video was so great. I have double yarn before but I never knew what it was actually equal to and I have been crocheting for 50 years lol. I guess I learned something new all the time. Thank you Crystal see you later

[@debbicarroll7150]

So helpful Crystal; thank you. I have some 2 weight yarn that I had no idea what to do with-I’ll just hold two together!

[@kimbarnes7901]

this was so informative, I had no idea, thank you Crystal every day's a school day on your channel

[@Megareader1247]

Thank you for this explanation. Now I know how to create a bulky weight if the pattern calls for it. Also great to make a special color look with any of them.

[@katibere1966]

Very helpful…thank you! I thought it was done by adding the threads you are doubling! You learn something new every day!

[@zoilaadams4108]

Hello Crystal, it was so difficult to try and find how to put two strands together to make a number three yarn I looked you up. Can you answer the questions so easily and so fast thank you Crystal.❤❤❤ you are the best😊

[@kankanalakrochet3732]

I literally had to Google this info last week and had no idea you had this video!! I love your yarn education tips and tricks videos so much!!!! Thanks Crystal!

[@christinarender1719]

Thanks Crystal for that Knowledge I was a little confused about it now I know the difference between the weights and how to match them up correctly

[@mireah]

I wish I'd known this years ago! Thanks for clearing things up. I'm self taught mostly by listening to you and some other great youtube ladies and gents. It's always great to have one of you ladies share your knowledge.

[@grannalyn9210]

Thank you so much Crystal! This ended a dispute with my daughter and sister! Appreciate you so much for all the knowledge you continue to share with us💜🧶💜🧶

[@lark2023]

VERY GOOD INFO! Thank you Crystal, I had no idea how to get these results. You, as always, are an absolute gem❣️❣️❣️

[@liap1293]

This is a great reminder that we can often make do with the yarn we already have on hand.

[@midkiffdiane]

I was just thinking I was going to ask you to do a video about doubling and what you get and I open my computer this morning and this came up in my list of videos they suggest. Thank you so much for all the videos you do. They are so helpful. Have a great day!

[@divinegracecreations]

Definitely informative, Crystal. It never occurred to me that doubling the yarn equaled the next yarn weight size. Thank you 🙏🏾 ♥️

[@montyboy9809]

Nice to know. For some reason my thinking was 1 three weight plus 1 one weight would make a 4 weight. I never tried it though! Thanks for sharing!

[@loricraft32]

Thank you Crystal, this is always handy to know, I didn't even know about yarn weights before I started watching your channel, I've definitely learned a lot from you over the years, so thank you my friend ❤❤❤

[@Sophira1]

That's a really helpful tip. I don't have much above a #4 but now I can use what I have to create my own . Great stash busting tip too!

[@deannaneedlenhookburrow5421]

Thank you crystal. I just last week put 4 0 lace weight together and wasn't sure what it actually equaled. So now I know it was a 2.

[@RandBSiegel]

I always find your videos helpful! Thanks for this explanation and demonstration!

[@bethtisdalestaton7250]

I HEARD YOU SAY THIS ON ONE OF YOUR "LIVE STREAMS" & I WAS DYING TO HEAR MORE ABOUT IT ❤❤❤🥰🥰🥰!!! THANK YOU SO VERY, VERY MUCH & I CAN'T WAIT TO SAVE THIS ❤❤❤🥰🥰🥰!!!

[@catherinerivas3134]

Thank you this was interesting and my kitten was trying to play with your yarn lots of fun here

[@melissakilburn7395]

I love this video.. ever since you said this in one of ur older videos I've played around with doubling and tripping different acrylics and I've been working on a big old school granny square blanket... it's looking great 😁

[@crochetwracarolyn4741]

Thanks, Crystal. I thought as much but I've never done it because I just wasn't sure. Now I know. You're terrific. Thanks again. 🕊 ❤️ 🙏 🕉 🙏 🌺

[@booksnyarn]

Thank you Crystal, this is very helpful! 🙂💜 you’re such a great teacher.

[@elainewheeler3572]

So glad to know this for sure. I had estimated what I thought... and I was close, so this is great information. Sometimes I like a yarn, but not the weight, so this will be quite helpful!!

[@IllusionEverything]

I was just searching for an explanation on this subject the other day! Thank you so much Crystal.

[@aunthummy]

Thank you, Crystal, for this informational video. It couldn't have come at a better time. I want to make your Everlasting Innocence Chevron baby blanket out of a 2-ply yarn I just found in my stash. I feel 2 strands is too fine so I was thinking about combining them together and up popped your tutorial!

[@suzanneburns6130]

I had already learned this from you, but it was nice to see it in comparison. Thank you Crystal! 😊