How to Wind Yarn 3 Ways | Bag O Day Crochet

[@urbanyarn]

Hello Crystal - my favourite is old school style in a ball like your second example. I’m so happy you’re enjoying the bowl - yay!

[@lpultz6071]

🐇🐑⚘HI CRYSTAL!! LOVE THE VIDEO! I LIKE THE WINDER. THE HOOK WAS NEW TO ME. 😍 THANKS FOR SHARING. HAVE A BLESSED DAY.

[@heatherkopp77]

That Bowl is AMAZING you did a wonderful job on the bowl Gary.

[@laurenmilham3281]

If I have hanks I take them to the LYS to have them caked. But I have wrapped it over the back of two chairs and balled it old school, I drop the ball an awful lot though 🙈.

[@christydore2524]

I guess I am an old school ball roller. I have even balled skeins, as I get annoyed with the yarn barf and or knots. I haven't really purchased Hanks and don't have a gadget to spin into a cake. Willing to try the center pull old style.

[@dawnjanz]

Your old school style combines yarn work and yoga. I don't think I could sit that way for very long

[@Marie-or6hz]

I'm so glad you went over these methods. So many young people are getting into the craft, it's a pleasure to see someone else taking the teacher's role in all the basics. :)

[@angelashikany5329]

I enjoyed this. It took me back to my childhood sixty years ago when mother taught me how to wind yarn. But I never knew how to hand wind a center pull. Thanks!

[@ruthh7343]

I spent hours as a kid holding yarn between my hands so my mom could wind it into a ball. Now she’s 90 and I plan on having her return the favor by holding my hanks for me as I wind them into balls. Mom would drape the end of the yarn between her fingers when she’d start to wind a ball so it would be a center pull ball. The hook trick was new to me. Think I’ll stay with moms tried-and-true method. I’ve been using it myself for decades and it works well so far.

[@lisamcdonald2877]

When i do center pull, i hold onto a few inches at the end when I start winding. I think a winder could be fun, but don't do enough with yarn to justify the cost

[@junetinsley2615]

Now I know. Thanks!

[@cynthiatimme2987]

Just came across this video. I have always done the 2nd method. Didn't know the 3rd was an option. Thank you!

[@Ybnormal1971]

Thank you for this. I never would have thought of the Center pull version. I love your videos. You’re my favorite yarn KZbin channel❣️

[@tonyaregan6473]

I wish I had found you about a year ago, I got my first hank of yarn. I cut all the ties and created a tangled mess that took forever to turn into a ball! I Googled the word hank and found a tutorial, ha! After the fact. Live and learn!

[@cyndicombs1419]

The first time I used a hank of yarn... I successfully created the world's biggest knot. 😳🙄 And word on the street is... it's still untangled to this day. Thank you so much for this video! ❤

[@jferg536]

I did the same. I finally got it undone with my husband help and a few hours. And it was a 50 gram hank....

[@eileenhaag4822]

Been there. Done that. I had enough patience to I work the knot up to the last 1/4 of it then I got the scissors and just cut the biggest pieces I could pull out of the knot-mess-monster. Then I used the joining ends method I found on YT to attach it back together. Never want to do that again so now I carefully ball up my skein after I remove the paper wrapping.

[@sheliawalls7859]

I am 64..been crocheting since I was 8 and have never seen the difference of winding...you never get too old to learn!

[@audreysmalley]

Thanks Crystal, I remember as a kid holding the hank on my hands while my mom wound her yarn. I was bored out of my mind helping her like that and now I wish I could have some of those opportunities back. Be well and stay safe

[@Bruuski]

My dad was 6'4" so his legs hung off the end of the couch when he was laying down. Mom used to wrap the hank around his feet as they hung over the arm of the couch. She is only 4'8" so it was really a perfect height for her to work.

[@kathleenkiernan6235]

Same! My great grandmother had me holding my hands up all the time. But she is the one who gave me my first hook and taught me all of the basics.

[@buskerfan]

My great aunt used to dye yarn and I also remember holding hanks for her to ball up.

[@tsgrandma9837]

I'm so glad you use the hanks in this video. I have been thinking about buying some of those to try but after watching this I won't. They are just to complicated to deal with. I'll stick with skins, cakes, etc. I like to ball the yarn the old fashion way. However, I may use the last technique when doing three strands at a time projects. I made a yarn box with a rod in order to hold the yarn balls separated to keep them from tangling together. Thank you so much for this and your other video's. I have learnt so much from you and so grateful.

[@natalied2423]

Gosh, you’re even amazing in fast forward mode. 😜 My favorite way is to buy it already caked. Bahahaha

[@kathleenkiernan6235]

Lol

[@trudybraden180]

Seeing the yarn around your knees made me laugh! Thank you for the chuckles.

[@Jadedfaeri]

That's awesome! I've been crocheting about 18 years and I've never seen the center pull flat bottom ball. Love it! Personally I like my ball winder. I even wind up my skeins. ❤️ Thank you for everything you do for us Crystal! Much love!

[@lawilcoxon]

Did I need to have you show me how to wind yarn? No. Did I enjoy watching you? Yes, as always!! ☮️

[@michellesanchez741]

old school all the way. I was taught by my great grandma that you make your skein into a ball. I had never even seen a hank of yarn until i joined your channel . They are so beautiful.

[@kathleenkiernan6235]

That's so funny I just said the exact same thing. My great grandmother and she is also the one who taught me. I'm old school still today!

[@jeanettevoet5243]

I came to the comments for this exact answer to my question “ do you do that to a skein too?”. Thank you.

[@barballen5030]

I'm totally old school. Thanks for being such a good teacher.

[@twentyfivehourpharmacy6348]

I love the knit picks cake winder I have. It was about $20, and helps save me so much time and hand soreness!

[@kamahskreations1260]

Great idea for a video. I mostly do the third method, reclining on the bed, my feet hold the yarn and I use my thumb to wind my centre pull ball. We have to find a way to suit our capabilities. Cheers.

[@LadyValkyri]

For hanks (which I usually cannot afford) I work straight off the swift. Put it on, let it spin as I work. Balling it up is just an extra step. Thank you, Crystal! Hugs

[@mslizb1222]

Old school with your fingers is the way to go! ❤

[@eleaman652]

I've been crocheting for 50 plus years and never knew how to rewind yarn. I most often crochet and knit directly from skeins. Looking forward to trying out the center pull!

[@lindaruschmeyer5298]

I spent a lot of time as a kid holding yarn for my Mom. Great memories. TFS

[@gloriaschmidt3609]

Method Nr 2 is what I’ve always used, balls are rounder. Think I learnt it even before I knew how to crochet. My mom often frogged, I helped her- up to where my little hands could hold the ball. Eventually she taught me how to crochet. Good memories!💖

[@elaineblay3333]

Leave the old school ways for me even if my hands do start to ache

[@rcb2sjb]

I used to roll up all of my Grandma's yarn into balls for her when I was a very young child. My best memories are learning to crochet from my Grandma. I absolutely love the old school ball.

[@michellepernula872]

Thank you for coming back on. I literally just flew home from tending my own father as he died from cancer on Sunday. I didn't sleep 3 days solid. I really needed this to snap back to reality and really wanted to learn these techniques. You're awesome Mrs Boss BOD.

[@preciousbeautyj6924]

My condolences to you n family.

[@drfreud65]

I'm sorry for your loss.

[@craftysue519]

Sorry for your loss! Enjoy your memories of him!

[@VioletPapillon]

Im so sorry for you loss. Hope you will find time to grieve and the strength to move forward. Its never easy.

[@alisoncaronflyingfree]

So very sorry for your loss. I wish you courage in the coming days and weeks. When I lost my mom that was around the time I discovered Crystal. I found her so very soothing to watch and listen to and she really helped.

[@veldalacoste8186]

My grandfather used to hold my yarn for me as I wound it-fond memories 😌

[@colormile-vid8888]

Old school process generates quality time conversation with your kids using them as your swift substitute.

[@marylutz8736]

I am old school, find that relaxing. The center pull on the hook would make my hands fall asleep.

[@kathyz8039]

I like the old school of making it into a ball or just leaving it in a skein form. That was awesome.

[@musicalatv]

If you have yarn that's in Hanks like this you cannot just pull straight from the skein because it isn't a skein

[@hoosiergrandma7640]

@@musicalatv I found that out the hard way! What a mess! Of course, I was young and never bought in hanks before. Live and learn. :)

[@musicalatv]

@@hoosiergrandma7640 the only reason I have a couple things is because someone gave me their stash. I have not done anything with them yet. So I like that I've got the pointer of using my knees to hold it that I don't need one of those umbrella thingies.

[@rosefrost4035]

I thought I knew all old school methods. Learning center pull is something new to me. Wish my Mom was here to show her.😍

[@Cuckoo4DiamondPainting]

Thank you for sharing this. I like old school but never knew about the center pull, can’t wait to try it 😊❤️

[@angelaharris1112]

Yes, I love that cent|r pull always!!

[@angelaharris1112]

@Bunny Welch me either but saving $ for one!!

[@moonbear894]

Do all skeins have center pulls? Sometimes i can't find one especially with certain brands. I didn't know any of this and just let my skein flop around like a fish out of water or sat next to my empty top loading washer machine with my yarn in it and the skein couldn't get lost. Then I found out about the center pull skeins it was like eureka....why would they sell skeins without a center pull? Seems mean. LOL I'll buy a hank when I can afford one. I wonder what Crystal thinks of those new stearing wheel looking ones??

[@karenswann6342]

I'm old school, just keep wrapping it round. It's great that you take the time to show there things. Thank you again Crystal 🤗🤗

[@leighannlambert6930]

Hello from Southern California. You’re up late...... and I’m sitting here crocheting.

[@louwalmsley2674]

I always used old school but still had a center pull without the use of a crochet hook or anything. I will have to try it with a crochet hook. Thanks Crystal.

[@RandomlyKrafty]

I’m ol school just a yarn ball. I tell my hubby that’s where my 🧶 💪 come from 😆.

[@sherrynan2028]

❤ I’m old school too. I wind & watch TV, as I have to keep my hands busy❤ Thanks❤

[@drfreud65]

I'm old school, but rather than using my knees or a child, I bought 2 paper towel stands from Dollar Tree.

[@kimdagostino7986]

Great idea. Cuts down on the kitties playing with yarn on my legs! Heheh

[@annekern5892]

Wow, all these years and I never knew you could center pull wind by hand! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@ranjey6887]

I literally was laughing at myself remembering how i manually wind my yarns. Yarn winder makes it easier.

[@Victoria28057]

I like the one in the center best. I was laughing out loud when you speed the video😄 it was hilarious. And your concentration face, priceless! Thank you Crystal!!

[@Teresakloeppel]

I do old school, but can’t tell you how many times I will drop the ball 😂 I have small hands.

[@lanamoler1082]

Old school is the way I taught myself!

[@nancylangellier6318]

Thank You for taking the time out to show everyone how to wind the yarn. There all great but I like old school the best

[@silviaarroyo]

Oh my 🤭 I couldn’t bend my knees for that long 🤣 thank you for showing us your techniques.

[@genakole]

My mother worked full time as a nurse and with 4 daughters competing for her attention, I cherish the affectionate moments of helping her with ball winding or having my hair brushed. Thank you for bringing back these precious, loving moments from 60 years ago.

[@lynnyost7021]

Thank you for the 3 methods of winding! That was so cool in fast foward motion! I'll stay with skeins and cakes, I'll let you have all the hanks! 😆 You're the bestest! Love you to the moon and back!

[@OperationCrochetingSailor]

I learned Old School Style, but my Yarn Ball Winder is much faster and I use that now! Thank you for a wonderful video!!!

[@vidalindner4326]

Hi Crystal; I am a old school yarn winder. That is how I was taught. I think that your videos are all very educational . I really love watching them . I don't normally respond to hardly any videos. But, your videos are very easy to learn. So I want to Thank you very much for your demo.

[@TaraSykes3]

Thank you Crystal. I like old school but admit my husband does the winding for me. He's a sweetheart.

[@deniseshroth641]

I like the old school style; thank you for showing all the different options.

[@suzannecowan2038]

I love watching you wind the yarn.

[@hockeysteph]

This was so helpful! I've always just wound mine into balls but I do prefer a center pull, so happy to know how to wind a center pull ball by hand now! Thank you Crystal!!!

[@patsymcgrew3089]

Lol! Wow, girl you really got movin' winding old school and center pull ! I enjoy you so much. Made my 72 year old day. Two videos in one night, you are spoiling us! Loved unboxing and giveaway video with Mr BOD tonight too. Great winding lesson. Thanks. Soon going to using ball winder (10") and swift from my old school winding.

[@aprilmoore9078]

I did not know you could hand wind a center pull ball!!! How exciting to learn that - thanks Crystal!

[@LisaPiza]

Wow, thank you for this! I've never seen a yarn winder in action like that. So cool. Now I want one!

[@doloreslove2816]

I'm old school all the way. Your fast forward old school way had me in stitches. Thanks for tutorial.

[@amydavis4945]

For those that don't know, the 3rd way that you showed (on the crochet hook) can also be done using a tool specially made for that called a "Nostepinne". I've seen folks that can wind a cake as good on one of those as on a ball winder like you showed first... it's truly an art form to learn how to do that. I don't have the time or patience, LOL! Thanks as always Crystal, for another great video. Sidenote: My deepest hopes and prayers for the folks in Alabama and Georgia that might have suffered damages from the tornado outbreak, March 25th (2021). Heartfelt condolences to any that may have lost family, friends or loved ones.

[@joanngaylord4760]

Old school ask the way. That's how my grandmother used to do it 🥰

[@cyndizebra6119]

Thank you Crystal! I’ve always tried to ball my yarn like after I’ve had to frog something and always just end up with a mess! So first I spend a million hours untangling it after I frog it, then I end up untangling it again after I’ve “re- balled “ it incorrectly! So maddening!!!😡😡😡. I finally bought a yarn winder. But I don’t always want to pull it out just for like partial frogs. So now I know how to wind it old school!!! Thanks so much! You have taught me most everything I know about crocheting in the last year Crystal! I can’t even express how much you spending the time and energy to teach your passion means to me. I am so grateful and appreciative!!!! You have had such an impact on me in my life! Love you so much!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Be safe!!!!!!

[@viviandivine778]

I learned old school and that’s how I still do it. Thanks for the lesson.

[@lisarepp2401]

I like the old school way,that's how I always do it. I never knew about the center pull way. Thanks for the video teaching all the different ways.❤❤

[@marianandrews9372]

I like the old school method. It's relaxing.

[@pegmo9793]

I enjoyed seeing the different ways although I’m OLD SCHOOL. Thanks for always enlightening us

[@breslittleyarncornor5680]

Hey Crystal. We used to make my poor grandpa sit and hold our yarn so we could wind it up. I still giggle when I think about it. I miss those days.

[@vscraps4616]

Just found this! I've always done old school with a center pull. Not always easy to pull out. Love the idea of winding it on a hook! Thank you! I've crocheted for 50 yrs and am still learning.

[@robertawhite5]

The best part is the validation that I've been doing it the right way all along....

[@marysaleman9760]

Crystal, you are one amazing gifted lady. Thank you for opening up your heart and sharing you wealth of knowledge. God bless.

[@sherrylewis3620]

Thanks for this Chrystal, I didn’t know you could center pull the old school way. Talk about learning something new everyday 🧶😃

[@heatherm7876]

Hey Crystal! I’ve always done it old school, but now I’m going to try center pull next. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@maryclark7947]

Boy, did this bring back memories. Like Ruth H, I had to sit a lot with the hank on my out-stretched arms so my mother could wind it. If I wasn't there, she would either use a chair back, or, if the hank was especially large, she would turn the chair over and put the hank around the legs. I used the chair method myself until I was gifted a swift and ball winder. Hallelujah! What a time saver. Wish my swift was wood, but it works okay. Thanks for the tutorial, Crystal

[@robgardiner6936]

Thanks Crystal, I was old school, but now that I know how, I'll be doing old school center pull. I just love when a ball of yarn stays where you put it - a bit like my kids and dogs!

[@janetkillian9810]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge about winding yarn. I usually wind old school because I honestly didn't know you could hand wind yarn with a center pull! I'm 72 yrs old and a grandmother of 5 girls from the ages of 24, 21, 19, 14 and 13. Only one of them likes to crochet and learned from me. Now I have something else I can teach her. Love you and your vast amount of knowledge of all things yarn. Again, thanks for sharing! 🥰

[@pastaprincess3343]

I like the old school way. Thanks for the video ☺️

[@HisRealChild]

So very helpful. Thank you. Rolling yarn into a ball is my favorite part before I crochet something

[@laurienorris8818]

Please don't ever delete this video! You taught me something new and I like it better than the old school style 😎 I prefer cakes but I've had to frog many projects and make it into a time consuming ball, and since I prefer the center pull I think I'll try it on my next frogged project which I have one in the winds..lol!

[@sharongodbout3275]

I have always used the old school way! Time to move into the 21st century! Yarn swift and winder here I come!

[@lisarosario8]

Thanks Crystal for showing us all the different ways to wind up a ball , skein, hank of yarn. I'm more of a old school ball winder but didn't know how to center pull.

[@lauraslearningcrochet9405]

I am so thankful that you showed us how to do this! I knew about the swift and the Old (old) school techniques (even though I don't have a swift - 🤔 which, if any of my kids are reading this, would make a Fabulous Mother's Day gift 😘), but I am so grateful to you Crystal, for showing us the "Old School" Center Pull method! I never knew it was possible! I am actually going to go try it right now!! Thank you again Crystal! For this, and for everything that you do!

[@lovethelordjesuspraisethel3286]

Old School. NANNY Taught me when I was little little..Thanks form showing us!!

[@sbeverlee]

This was definitely educational. My arms got tired just watching you do that old school but I still to this day do it that way too.🌹

[@ivonneperez5310]

Thank you Crystal. This was very helpful. Like you, I’m old school style, it brings back many fond memories.

[@jenreeves7684]

I usually just hand wind them into a ball. I loved watching you do this on a higher video speed. So fun!

[@cindyclever4059]

Watched your 3 ways to wind yarn, replay. Enjoyed it

[@cindyclever4059]

I do the old school style

[@Newfiequeen1]

I was always an old school person, just balling yarn. Lol

[@beckygmomof3]

I old school wind my yarn. That's how I was taught and have just kept doing it that way. I will try the center pull on the hook. Once again you taught me something new. YOU ARE WONDERFUL !! Thank you! 🥰😘💗

[@kerrisholtz9330]

Love the fast forwards....I have only ever done old school, but now am enthralled with the old school centre pull. Will be definitely trying that one. Love ya Crystal and as always you rock!!!

[@cynthiaborah2348]

I’ve always wrapped old school with the yarn pulling from outside the ball. I don’t have a winder or a yarn bowl. I learned a lot. Thank you so much, Crystal! 🤗

[@melissakeller3628]

I do it old school. That was the only way I was taught. And I wait till I get ready to use it before I ball it up. Thank you Crystal for sharing this. Stay safe,much love.💖💖

[@claratrujillo8854]

I roll my yarn 🧶 into a ball. Crystal thanks for showing us 3 ways to roll are yarn. Have a great day stay safe.

[@lorik.4141]

💯 Old School. Miss going to Granny Tators house learning how to ball yarn n crochet. Thank you for sharing this. ☮️🙏💜💡☯️

[@GalwayCreations]

Hi thank for showing us all the different ways of winding yarn 🧶 when I was a child we used to do it old school

[@rosesbaker]

This was wonderful!!! Thank you... brought back lots of memories with my mom and holding her yarn for her to create the balls... loved how you show the 3 methods of the hanked yarn. However, when you're 73 yrs old using your knees like you do is not an option (hahaha).... enjoy your flexibility while you have it. Great job Crystal ❤️

[@susanking9502]

Wow! Thank you for sharing! I have never seen the 3rd style! That is amazing! Center-pull is my favorite! Thank you so much for sharing! I am old school, so the ball and center-pull ball; I will try the 3rd one, the next time I need to ball up a hank of yarn! ❤❤

[@ruthwatson2825]

Hi Crystal, my favorite way to wind yarn is the old school way but I never thought of wrapping the yarn around my knees! So you can teach an old dog new tricks, LOL! I learned something new, thank you for showing us the different ways of winding yarn!

[@kittenscrochetsetsy1294]

If there is a job for old school balling yarn I would so do that omg. Perfect job

[@leisastick4067]

Hi crystal that brought back lots of memory my mom would have me sit on a chair and hold out my arms with the Hanks on them while she balled up the yarn boy was i ever tired when she was done i had forgotten about that until today thank you for sharing and bring back the good old memories awesome stay safe

[@roxannecaiolino9509]

Balled yarn while watching. Loved it!!!

[@christineprice5463]

Good job of explaining the different ways to ball yarn. Way to go!