safest way to undo knots??
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angeldior
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4 years, 8 months ago by angeldior
im currently working on an arrowhead and realized i did half a row with the wrong color!! one time while undoing a row, i used a safety pin, but that frayed the string and the string snapped! are there any other alternatives to undoing knots?? im sorry if this was already asked!! thanks!
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taelor
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4 years, 8 months ago by taelor
I’ve always used safety pins! But what I do so I don’t damage the strings is stick the safety pin in the knot and pull up gently until the knot loosens a bit and then undo the rest with my nail
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knottahti
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4 years, 8 months ago by knottahti
sometimes a paper clip works better because it’s less sharp 🙂
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Tikilishi
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4 years, 8 months ago by Tikilishi
I use a point end of a seam ripper 🙊🙈, but I don't put the thred all the way down to the base and I'm gentle so that nothing breaks. I've never actually used anything else to undo a knot other than this way lol
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rebeccadee
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4 years, 8 months ago by rebeccadee
You can use a pin ❤️
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whitneymac
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4 years, 8 months ago by whitneymac
I always just used my fingers, which is tedious and hurts if you do it too long, but it doesn’t snap strings. If I ever truly can’t get it with my fingers, I’ll use a push tack to loosen it then gently pull it apart.
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jilly
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4 years, 8 months ago by jilly
push pins!
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daisyellen
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4 years, 8 months ago by daisyellen
you can use safety pins/paperclips wand whatever, just be careful and go slow and gentle 🙂
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laliv
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4 years, 8 months ago by laliv
first try and loosen it up I would say and then try with a safety pin or do it the other way around
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Luna_Flyn
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4 years, 8 months ago by Luna_Flyn
I normally use a needle without a sharp point.🦁🦁🦁
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oddgymnast
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4 years, 8 months ago by oddgymnast
You can use a tooth pick or a paper clip too
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cgrace270
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4 years, 8 months ago by cgrace270
I just use my fingernail! It’s a bit time consuming but nothing happens to the string!
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lilhamster
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4 years, 8 months ago by lilhamster
I find my fingernail doesn’t damage my string even if it takes a little longer or I sometimes use a needle just to loosen it a little because my knots are tight hope that helps 😊
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cailynj321
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4 years, 8 months ago by cailynj321
I cannotttttt use my finger lol I got no fingernails but I use a seam ripper and it works great! You just have to be careful with it and not rough
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Ocean_12
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4 years, 8 months ago by Ocean_12
Sometimes if you are out and don’t have a safety pin, if you have your ears pierced you can use your earring hope this helps 😊
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awesome563
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4 years, 8 months ago by awesome563
I generally use a pin or needle but if I’m in a pinch I’ll use my fingers. I would be cautious because sometimes a needle or pin can separate the thread, when I first started I found dull embroidery needles the best
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lreileigh
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4 years, 8 months ago by lreileigh
I usually use a thumbtack or safety pin, but if you are not gentle it will fray/ split your string. I have also found that using an earring works to help loosen the knot because it is small enough to fit but isn't sharp enough to split the string
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QTpie900
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4 years, 8 months ago by QTpie900
I use a .5mm steel crochet hook. I crochet a lot and got it in a little set from amazon, but didn’t have a use for it until I found that it undos knots super quickly and easily! It tends to undo tight knots with less damage and in less time than a safety pin like i used to use 🙂. I know it’s a highly specific solution, but it works super well and I just want to tell y’all. Hope this helps 😊
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mmalone
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4 years, 8 months ago by mmalone
okay this is a bit stupid (my answer not your question), but i use my sisters apple pen. the tip is blunt enough that it doesn’t snap the string or fray them. i just stick it between the first knot i made and the string i did it on, twist it a little bit until it separates and then unknot the second knot from the base string and then the first knot. if you don’t have an apple pen, a blunt pencil or a pen will also work.
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ecote8
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4 years, 8 months ago by ecote8
I have tried safety pins but in my experience they split up threads sometimes. Usually I will use an earring... as funny as it sounds, it pays off
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