How to Wind a Ball of Yarn From a Hank
Yarn is available in a variety of forms. While many brands of yarn are sold conveniently wound into balls, others are sold as hanks. A hank is essentially a large loop of yarn. Unfortunately, you cannot knit or crochet directly from a hank. To avoid tangling the yarn, you will need to first wind the hank into a ball yourself. If you do not have a yarn ball winder, learning to do this by hand is a useful skill.
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Instructions
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Untwist the hank so that it forms a large loop.
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Place the loop over the back of a chair, around your knees, or anything that will hold the hank somewhat taut.
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Locate where the beginning and end of the hank are tied together. Untie them or cut off the knot.
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Take one end of the hank and wind the yarn several times around the palm of your hand.
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Slip the yarn from your hand and fold it in half to form a small ball.
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Place a few fingers over the small ball. Wind the yarn loosely several times around both the ball and your fingers. Slip your fingers from the yarn. Place your fingers on a different area of the ball and repeat. Winding the yarn around your fingers will keep the yarn from being wound too tightly, which can stress and stretch the fibers.
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Continue until you have wound the entire hank.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not attempt to wind the hank without placing it over the back of a chair or something similar. Failure to do so will result in tangled yarn.
