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June 01, 2026
How to Divide a Ball of Yarn in Half | Knitting & Crochet Tip
Using a kitchen food scale is the easiest way to split a ball of yarn exactly in half.
- 1. Weigh the full ball and write that number down so you don’t forget!
- 2. Wind off your yarn until the scale reads half the original weight.
- 3. Cut the yarn and you’ll have two equal balls to work from.
This is perfect for using a double strand for a bulky project or for making sure you have enough yarn for two equally sized socks.
Check out the Knit Pro Ball Winder.
What if you don’t have a kitchen scale? How have you been able to divide a ball of yarn in half?
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