What is the Difference Between a Hank, a Skein, a Ball, and a Cake of Yarn?
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Ever wondered what the difference is between different types of yarn? You will learn how many different types of yarn there are here!
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Ball of Yarn, Skein of Yarn, Hank of Yarn, Cake of Yarn
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How To Wind Yarn
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Different Yarn Ball Types + How to Use a Winder