How to Wind a Center Pull Ball of Yarn (By Hand) | Knitting Hack Tutorial

This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to wind a center pull ball of yarn (by hand). This video shows you how to wind a ball of yarn by hand.

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[DoomR]

Omg before this I used to have to kick the ball across the living room every couple minutes thanks for the video!

[VividPagan]

Thanks to YouTube I can learn the simplest things that I was never taught... thanks for the tutorial.

[LizKS]

If I wind a ball by hand I always wrap it around my thumb and little finger like a figure eight until I have a nice size of yarn then I fold it over on itself, stick my thumb in the middle to keep a hole in it and start winding it around.  I've found it easier to hold the ball as I go around with my thumb stuck in it. :)  I like the idea of using the large knitting needle.  I will have to try that.

[JoysEternal]

Thank you. This is the prettiest hand wound ball I’ve ever seen. 🧶

[bpurly]

and to think I was going to buy a ball winder.  This saves me money.  Thanks

[elizabethtumminelli]

IT WORKS!!!! I used my fingers and it’s a funky shape like a patted meatball but it Works!!! Thank you!!!!👏🧶😁👍

[rachelmoore]

Thank you so much! I have been trying for years to find the right way to roll my balls of yarn and this video was simple and instructional with several different options. I have already rolled 4 different sizes scrap balls of yarn into beautiful working center pulls. I ended up using the round handle of my kitchen whisk.

[Decatur]

Im a beginner. I’ve watched several of your vids and I must say, you give the best knitting-related instruction of anyone on the internet. Your pace and gentle voice is relaxing and makes it easy to learn.

[genawhitener]

Absolutely love this. Its made knitting a lot easier. I make my ball and just got a glass bowl to put it in so it doesnt move around on me and i can just keep knitting without having to stop to pull yarn out.

[vegandinonuggs]

I used a highlighter. Had a tight center and worked just perfectly. Bless your soul, this is going to make my life so much easier.

[tearxofthephoenix]

the criss-cross effect IS important! :)

[ZimVader-]

I use the roll that comes inside the aluminum foil since it's a sturdier cardboard.

[CatrionaRose]

Thank you so much for this tutorial!! My kitties will no longer declare play time whenever I knit or crochet! :D

[samoshiadahail-lopezgast]

I didn't have the tools you suggested on hand, but I did use a whisk! I embedded up tying the pull end to one of the tines which kept it out of the way of the yarn and my fingers!

[alimoore]

I'm forever getting my yarn in knots!!

[nataliefbehler]

I've got one of the plastic spindles but I could never get the nice cake. This was really clear and helpful. Thanks!!

[jimmychadwick]

Thank you very much. I don't knit or crochet now, but I do sew, and I'm going to try making a ball from a skein of basting thread that's coming to me.

[Kathy-G]

Thank you for this video. I was shopping on the "zon" this morning for a yarn winder and came to YouTube to see how one worked. Found your video and remembered I had a chunky yarn hook and got busy! THANK YOU for saving me money today and for helping me turn my half used skeins into more manageable piles! (wish I could post a picture in comments!)

[augustgirl]

Thank you. Something to do tonight since I am not in the mood to knit, but wanted something to do with my hands. Appreciate the upload.

[lavendermoon_]

Thank you for this tutorial! I used a can of dry shampoo for rolling my yarn! Came out amazing 😄