Swivel technique for unplying tapestry yarn

Learn to use a fishing swivel to unply a length of yarn for use in tapestry weaving. Rebecca Mezoff shows you how to do this from her studio in Santa Fe, NM. Visit her website at www.rebeccamezoff.com or her blog at rebeccamezoff.com/blog. You can sign up for her newsletter for updates on upcoming classes and more great information about tapestry and fiber art here: rebeccamezoff.com/contact
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[@dawnklug6986]

Thank you for this handy helper Rebecca!

[@susanhuryn644]

Thank you for your quick response. 🙂

[@laceandbits]

Brilliant. This will also work well for splitting long lengths of embroidery floss which I use for bobbin lace making.
I was just about to order some fishing swivels when I realised I already had a lobster catch key ring on a swivel joint and this works just as well and has the bigger keyring ring to hook it onto things with.

[@toothfairyfran]

Thank you so much

[@marinamartinez6886]

Another great tip!

[@plantspeak100]

Thank you! found some for less than $2 at Walmart, size 5.

[@mariaroblemorenodiaz8527]

Puedes traducir el video gracias

[@susanhuryn644]

Rebecca, are you able to let me know what size swivel you use? Thank you

[@RebeccaMezoffTapestry]

Sure Susan! I like the size 6 welded ring ball bearing fishing swivels. They come from various companies. Here is one example. smile.amazon.com/Riptail-Bearing-Fishing-Swivels-Welded/dp/B071L8KY4J/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=welded+ring+ball+bearing+fishing+swivel&qid=1591726623&sr=8-2

[@catherinemorgan2080]

I am having a hard time with unplying my yarn. It keeps breaking off.

[@RebeccaMezoffTapestry]

This only works for a very small subset of yarns. It works for Harrisville Highland and other similarly sized worsted weight yarns that are fairly hearty. It won't work for thinner yarns because the plies aren't strong enough. I tapestry weaving if you can use a yarn that is thinner and use more than one ply, that is great.

[@catherinemorgan2080]

I cannot unply my yarn. It keeps breaking off into short pieces. HELLLLPPP!

[@RebeccaMezoffTapestry]

What yarn are you using? See above comment.