When I make a scarf with yarns, I use my largest Belgian or Danish bobbins. Wind the yarn on both the thread area and the handle of the bobbin. Yes, they look weird and are a bit ungainly to start with, but you can make the shawl without adding yarns. (I wind the thread area level with the ends, then wind the handle to the same depth, then continue winding over both sections until done.)
I have used some fancy thread kits from Ireland that have 10 meters each of ten different fancy yarns. I cut each thread in half and wind each half on a pair of bobbins. This puts 2.5 meters on a bobbin. These will make into a 1.5-2 yard scarf if used as passives and not workers. I add a lot more yarn for the workers and other passives. Depending on the size of yarn, you should be able to get 10 yards or more on a bobbin using the whole bobbin for winding. If you are fringing the scarf, you can wind each bobbin separately instead of in pairs. It's much easier when winding long yarns. I have a vague memory of a friend saying she used pencils to wind her yarn on when making a scarf when she didn't have large bobbins. I think she put an elastic band around the top end so the yarn wouldn't slide off. I can't verify this... it may just be a rumor. The main point is to just use whatever works for you. Alice in Oregon ... facing a warm sunny week. Spring must really be here. ----- Original Message ----- From: Karen Zammit Manduca <[email protected]> ... what bobbins would you recommend I use for a fairly thick yarn to make a scarf or shawl? I need to use something that can hold lots of yarn because I'm sure knots would show. Karen in Malta - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
