Monday, August 28, 2017

Untangling the Gordian Knot


I was making progress untangling the yarn. The yarn ball grew and grew until it was the size of a bowling ball. I thought I had solved untangling the Gordian knot, but the knot proved too difficult. As the ball grew and the knotted mass dwindled the yarn ball became too big to pass through the small knotted loops. I had to use the method Alexander the Great used to solve the Gordian Knot.


I had to cut it from the yarn ball and the blanket. Then I was able to untangle the small knot. Tied the end to the yarn ball and continued crocheting. This time paying more attention.

18 comments:

  1. Glad you managed to unravel the knot, I know how hard that can be. Good luck this time! By the way, your postcard is now officially on its way. Hugs, Valerie

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    1. Thanks. Looking forward to running to the mailbox.

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  2. Good thing the mega-knot was at one end and you didn't have to waste too much yarn. The blanket is looking good so far! Hugs-Erika

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    1. Didn't have to waste any yarn. Got all the knots out and tied to to the large ball. Hopefully, no goofs this time around

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  3. Blanket looks really pretty! Love the soft colors.

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    1. I think the colors are perfect for a baby blanket

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  4. Looks interesting, good luck with the rest of the knitting. Greetings.

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  5. It looks lovely! Can't wait to see the finished product! :D

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  6. CJ.....not in a million will you believe this.....I just watched an episode from the original outer limits; the premonition ....mentions the gordian knot....crazy huh !! ☺☺♥

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  7. Yikes! I hate unraveling knots. The blanket's looking good!

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    1. I hated to unravel it too, but it had to be done.

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  8. I have NO idea what a Gordian Knot is, but I just kept thinking, why don't you cut the yarn. It's not like you are cutting into the blanket. Then, when you explained what you did, I laughed and laughed. Not sure this was supposed to be a funny post, but I sure got a big kick (and laugh) out of it!

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    1. The Gordian Knot is a legend associated with Alexander the Great. Gordian Knot refers to a seemingly impossible problem or a creative way of solving a problem. You can read the legend: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Gordian-knot

      It was amusing, and I'm glad it tickled you. Hope laughter helped you feel better.

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  9. Well, it's look great! That is one big ball! LOL! My mom use to get us to sit and hold our hands out, while she wrapped wool around our hands. I hope that makes sense with what I am saying? LOL! Big Hugs!

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    1. I remember helping Ma wind yarn in the same way.

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