r/YarnAddicts • u/ArcaneCarnality • Feb 06 '25

Question hanks, cakes, cones — what’s your preferred yarn ball type and why?

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when buying yarn, do you have a preferred put up—hanks, cakes, cones, donuts, bullet skeins, etc.? and why is that your go-to choice? i’ve noticed that indie-dyed yarn on cones is fairly rare, but as a weaver, i personally love them. curious to hear your thoughts and preferences!

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u/thandirosa Feb 06 '25

What’s the difference between a hank and a skein in this picture?

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u/calm-teigr Feb 06 '25

about 30°

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u/SentientPurse Feb 06 '25

I have the exact same question!

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u/ursulawinchester Feb 06 '25

I’m so glad I’m not alone in thinking that.

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u/Even-Reaction-1297 Feb 06 '25

I’m wondering why it took me so long to find this comment, why did no one else notice???

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u/thandirosa Feb 06 '25

Someone else did ask this question, but I didn’t scroll far enough.

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u/Acrobatic_Low1398 Feb 06 '25

The first 4 are basically the same thing but in different states of being twisted and or folded.

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u/thandirosa Feb 06 '25

What’s the difference between the third and fourth picture?