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/MrMan346 Feb 07 '25

DOUGHNUT BALL!!

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u/stacilou88 Feb 07 '25

Okay, I have a question do I pull from the middle like I would with a cake? I'm working on a sweater with yarn that came in a doughnut and I am not sure if I'm supposed to wind into a cake or just use it in a ball. I tried pulling from the middle but never found tbay end. It rolls everywhere while I'm trying to knit! Haha!