Doris Chan Crochet

Musings from Doris Chan, crochet designer, author, space cadet

Twist Matters More Than You Think

Posted on June 3, 2013 by dorischancrochet

What’s wrong with this picture?

S Twist DK yarn

If you think nothing is wrong then never mind. Otherwise, I’ll be back in a few days to talk about this. And it won’t be pretty. 🙂

17 thoughts on “Twist Matters More Than You Think”

Carol Williams on June 3, 2013 at 8:13 pm said:

You are so funny!

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- Marji Tucker on June 3, 2013 at 8:32 pm said:
  
  The example looks like you have areas where there isn’t enough twist in the yarn to hold it together in some spots while in others it is too tight. Makes for a messy looking result.
  
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Dora on June 3, 2013 at 9:11 pm said:

The threads in the yarn has separated. Looks like a hot mess!

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Rebecca on June 3, 2013 at 9:24 pm said:

Looks like the yarn has been used before and is coming untwisted from all the turning back and forth. Or it has not been rewound so that you can pull the yarn evenly and it stays twisted like it is supposed to be.

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Marie on June 3, 2013 at 10:15 pm said:

I see what you mean.

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Mary B on June 3, 2013 at 10:17 pm said:

Help! Some of my crochet even looks like that at times!

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Carol Williams on June 3, 2013 at 10:26 pm said:

Hmm..I went for a different “twist” than some of the posters.

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Susan Parker on June 3, 2013 at 11:06 pm said:

I agree with some of the posters above, the yarn has become untwisted, either used yarn or not very good quality. I also see some uneven stitches, tension problems.

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brigyme on June 4, 2013 at 3:16 am said:

Lacking twist for sure and it does make for a finished fabric that is messy and possibly will catch and start to look even worse very soon.

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Deborah Newbury on June 4, 2013 at 6:52 am said:

S twist yarn?

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Donna Wooten on June 4, 2013 at 7:44 am said:

I run into this problem and it’s annoying as all get out.

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shantierfranklin on June 4, 2013 at 11:27 am said:

It looks that it has been previously used or frogged at that particular point one too many times.

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crochetinspired on June 4, 2013 at 12:54 pm said:

Good example of how the wrong yarn can make your work look shoddy…cause we all know your work IS NOT SHODDY! LOL

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cminmichigan@gmail.com on June 4, 2013 at 7:03 pm said:

The bottom line is that if this is a garment it will not hang correctly, especially after blocking.

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Chet w on June 4, 2013 at 9:13 pm said:

Doris,

Couldn’t find an email address, so I am leaving a comment. Looks like another full career for you! Peter King is doing a book, along with his brother Ricky…..Ithaca Radio Project. They would like to talk with as many jocks as possible about the station. I’m helping Peter track down some of the previous radio “stars” in Ithaca. Please email if interested in contributing. chet w

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Ann on June 5, 2013 at 12:07 pm said:

I know what’s wrong….it looks like my hair in the morning!!!!!!

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finnel on June 16, 2013 at 10:03 am said:

hallo aus germany,
zu locker gehäkelt 🙂

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