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xonic Publish time 2011-11-21 00:15

How long strands do you use

I use a strand about 30cm long never longer because to much chance for knots.
How long is your strand?

Lolgimante Publish time 2021-1-26 23:47

I use the elbow method - I take a thread up to the length of my elbow in order to maximize how much my hand can extend.

zeryl Publish time 2021-5-14 01:09

I don't know the length.I grab the tail, pull it out 4 times (4 "sets" of thread from the skein), and clip one thread at a time (I use loop start).I then wrap the remaining (still attached to the skein) around the label to ensure it doesn't fall off.

Tinkerbell62 Publish time 2021-5-26 23:38

About 90cm (length from shoulder to fingers x 2) because I do a loop start. With 45cm (half) I can pull the thread nice through the aida in one time :)
I think every one has their own method - just the way you like!!

d3lta Publish time 2023-1-1 15:07

I use the same method as Lolgimante. It is the simpliest to keep your thread from getting tangled while working

xxstitcher Publish time 2020-10-1 09:30

36 inches, folded in half for a loop start, I like a long piece of thread

xolga Publish time 2023-2-22 04:55

About an arm's length and then folded in half for a loop start.

htsear13 Publish time 2022-2-11 02:36

Following this thread

nobody Publish time 2011-11-21 00:26

50CM as usual

sallyrose Publish time 2011-11-21 08:22

About 30cm. Less knotting, like you said.

Dale Publish time 2011-11-21 17:25

I use a strand about 50cm.

BarbraStreisand Publish time 2011-11-26 04:43

The same, less knotting that way

WiseOwl Publish time 2011-11-27 15:51

The same.. Less knotting and hence less frustration...

magdus208 Publish time 2011-11-28 17:38

I always use a strand about 35 cm.

threadbare Publish time 2011-11-29 01:57

about 14 inches if cotton and 10-12 inches if metallics

newworld Publish time 2011-11-30 14:11

about 50cm。

sil Publish time 2011-12-5 17:15

50 cm for me
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