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<\/a>\n <\/li>\nHowever using double strands isn’t always easy.\u00a0 Here are some tips I picked up from using several strands together.<\/p>\n
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- Two medium weight yarns, don\u2019t automatically create a super bulky yarn. Similarly two 4ply yarns together won\u2019t necessarily equate to an 8ply yarn. There is no specific formula to follow, as this is dependent on the different fibres, the way they are spun and how they wrap around each other as they are worked up. A gauge swatch is the only way to determine whether you will get the thickness you are after and the look you are looking for.<\/li>\n
- Keep an even tension on both strands of yarn. It is quite common for one ball to pull \/unravel easier than others. To help keep tension, pull out more
\n yarn from each ball than you need.\u00a0 To help with this, thread the two strands through a bead before you begin your work – the bead pulls the strands together consistently – or if you’ve already started your project, slip a stitch marker around the strands to help them flow.
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<\/a>\n <\/li>\n- To avoid the yarns tangling, keep them in separate balls, or on either side of you. As you use them they can and should twist together so that they feel like one yarn. Yarn Bowls<\/a>, No Mess Yarn Bags<\/a>, or Spindles<\/a> can all help to avoid the tangles, and stop your balls rolling around the floor.\u00a0 Alternatively, you can use a winder to rewind the two balls together into one ball.<\/li>\n
- The increased thickness will make your hands tired, so have frequent breaks. You\u2019ll also likely need to experiment with the hooks to get the right hook size. If your hook is too small, this can put additional strain on your hands\/wrist you don\u2019t need.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- To avoid the yarns tangling, keep them in separate balls, or on either side of you. As you use them they can and should twist together so that they feel like one yarn. Yarn Bowls<\/a>, No Mess Yarn Bags<\/a>, or Spindles<\/a> can all help to avoid the tangles, and stop your balls rolling around the floor.\u00a0 Alternatively, you can use a winder to rewind the two balls together into one ball.<\/li>\n