Arrrrrrrr!!!! Tangled Mess!!! :(

[five_six]

I tied mine as well, but i think i must have moved it too much when i rinsed etc (even though i though i barely moved it at all), cause when i untied it and went to roll it, instant tangled mess!!

And mine is 100% acetate.

[Silver]

Did you leave the little ties on the hank? If you did, DO NOT PANIC. I've been here myself... here's how to fix it.

Find one of the two places where they tied a length of yarn around the hank.
Lay the hank on a table and expose that tied section.
Carefully separate each misaligned strand by moving it to the correct side of the tie. (I hope you're following me here.)
Once you have them all on the correct sides, pick up the hank by that tied area, hold it firmly with one hand and give it a good shake
Put an arm through the hank at the tied section.
Put the other arm through the other way as if you're crossing your arms in front of you.
Begin rolling your arms over each other and let the hank travel along.

After a short while, the hank will begin to open up. Periodically, hold the tied area again and fling the hank as if you're cracking a whip. Repeat the arm rolling technique.

Repeat these two techniques until the hank is all nice and neat again.
(I hope it works for you!)

NEXT time you're going to dye a hank, take some scrap yarn and tie 4 or more loops around the sides of the hank. Loosely though, you don't want to constrict the yarn any or else the dye won't get through. Just tie the loops loosely so they help keep the hank in order.

[Mariblue]

Originally Posted by Mariblue

I just dyed two skeins of the Bare superwash this week too (my first time). I carefully tied it in several different spots, and it ended up looking much like yours does.

You're supposed to tie it in several places!!!??? I feel like such an idiot!!!!!



Nadja xxx

No, no, you're not an idiot!

Just remember, it looks really knotted, but right now it's only a mess. Don't pull too aggressively on any part of the yarn, that's when the REAL knots start!

[*KnitPixie*]

I had the same problem when I handyed my sock yarn last week. It looks ten times worse than yours. Do not fret it can be fixed. My loving Fiance has been fixing it for me He says the easiest way to untangle a mess like that is to find an end in the huge mess and weave it through ocassionally untangling a knot I hope that makes sense give it a try its time consuming but alot less frustrating

[DreamWeaver]

This happens to me all the time. A way to fix it is to find one end and roll it into a ball by hand. When you get to a place where the yarn is all tangled try to find where your strand of yarn is going, and open up that space and thread your slowly forming ball through. It takes tons of time and patience, (and a decent amount of chocolate to calm your frustration) but in the end it's worth it

Stay strong, we're all here for you

[Mariblue]

Did you leave the little ties on the hank? If you did, DO NOT PANIC. I've been here myself... here's how to fix it.

Find one of the two places where they tied a length of yarn around the hank.
Lay the hank on a table and expose that tied section.
Carefully separate each misaligned strand by moving it to the correct side of the tie. (I hope you're following me here.)
Once you have them all on the correct sides, pick up the hank by that tied area, hold it firmly with one hand and give it a good shake
Put an arm through the hank at the tied section.
Put the other arm through the other way as if you're crossing your arms in front of you.
Begin rolling your arms over each other and let the hank travel along.

After a short while, the hank will begin to open up. Periodically, hold the tied area again and fling the hank as if you're cracking a whip. Repeat the arm rolling technique.

Repeat these two techniques until the hank is all nice and neat again.
(I hope it works for you!)

NEXT time you're going to dye a hank, take some scrap yarn and tie 4 or more loops around the sides of the hank. Loosely though, you don't want to constrict the yarn any or else the dye won't get through. Just tie the loops loosely so they help keep the hank in order.

Wow, Silver, thanks so much for taking the time to explain that! I can visualize exactly what you mean, and am going to try this next time. It would save so much time!

[nadja la claire]

Did you leave the little ties on the hank? If you did, DO NOT PANIC. I've been here myself... here's how to fix it.

Find one of the two places where they tied a length of yarn around the hank.
Lay the hank on a table and expose that tied section.
Carefully separate each misaligned strand by moving it to the correct side of the tie. (I hope you're following me here.)
Once you have them all on the correct sides, pick up the hank by that tied area, hold it firmly with one hand and give it a good shake
Put an arm through the hank at the tied section.
Put the other arm through the other way as if you're crossing your arms in front of you.
Begin rolling your arms over each other and let the hank travel along.

After a short while, the hank will begin to open up. Periodically, hold the tied area again and fling the hank as if you're cracking a whip. Repeat the arm rolling technique.

Repeat these two techniques until the hank is all nice and neat again.
(I hope it works for you!)

NEXT time you're going to dye a hank, take some scrap yarn and tie 4 or more loops around the sides of the hank. Loosely though, you don't want to constrict the yarn any or else the dye won't get through. Just tie the loops loosely so they help keep the hank in order.

Yes, I left the ties intact. OH thank you, thank you, thank you, Silver!!!!! Thank you everyone!!!! I feel so much better. I glad I'm not the only one to have this problem. I have a bunch of yarn I want to dye so, Silver I will not forget to tie it in the way that you have instructed. Oh Silver, you are so wise





Nadja xxx