How to Thread Yarn Through a Needle
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Whenever we do any kids crafts that involve sewing, we tend to use yarn when possible, because it's so much easier for the kids to handle than thread. The trick, though, is threading the yarn through a needle! Getting regular sewing thread through the tiny eye of a needle can be hard enough, but when you're dealing with big, fat yarn, it's an extra challenge. Fortunately, I had a trick up my sleeve that really helped.
Of course you'll want to start with a large eyed needle, so that the yarn will actually fit. Then cut a tiny slip of paper that's about an inch long and no wider than the eye of the needle.
Fold it in half and place it around the end of the yarn.
Push the folded end of the paper through the eye of the needle. This paper edge will be straight and firm, and so much easier to push through that hole than the ragged end of the yarn is.
Pull the paper through and remove it, and now you've got your threaded needle!
19 comments so far:
This is such a great idea and alot better than what I was doing. I was using tape and each time I had to thread a new piece of yarn I had to retape it. This idea is reuseable
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I have been suffering through this quilt for hours upon hours basting it together and finally decided to google for help....THANK YOU SO VERY VERY VERY much for the yarn through the needle tip! It will virtually save me hours of wasted time! Thanks again for sharing and posting this.
So glad we could help, Missy!
gosh you save my life! thank you!
Having just wasted 20 minutes trying to thread a "self threading needle" and failed I got to wondering what other people thought about these so called labour saving devices. I used good quality thread.
Thank you so much for the tip. Have been struggling putting together a few afghans I've crocheted already. The hardest part about it was figuring how to thread yarn through a needle.
Thank you! What a lifesaver of a tip!
What a great tip! I use a needle threader when I sew but when it comes to threading a darning needle at the end of a crochet project this won't work as the yarn is too thick. This paper technique works like a charm!
Nancy, so glad we could help you out!
Thank you so much for sharing your tip! Where can I find large eyed needles? The link you shared no longer exists. Thanks
Raquel, we're glad you enjoyed this tip! I've just updated the needle link. Thanks for letting us know it was broken. :)
BEST TIP, I'VE HAD ALL DAY! THANK YOU! ?LndSu
BEST TRICK EVER!
What an awesome trick!! I love it…
TYTYTYTY I worked perfectly and got me knitting again
Dee, we're so glad to hear it!
UNBELIEVABLE!!! I never knew this, but YOU just saved me SOOOO much time. Thank you so much for all of the invaluable tips and tricks that you make available to any and all of us. Your help and dedication is greatly appreciated.
Amanda, thank you so much for the kind words! We're delighted that we were able to share this tip with you :)