How do you pronounce skein of yarn?
What does skein mean?
(Entry 1 of 2) 1 or less commonly skean or skeane ˈskān : a loosely coiled length of yarn or thread wound on a reel. 2 : something suggesting the twists or coils of a skein : tangle. 3 : a flock of wildfowl (such as geese or ducks) in flight.
Is a ball of yarn the same as a skein?
Ball: Yarn that’s . . . well, wrapped into a ball shape. Skein: Yarn wrapped in a loose twist. Yarn packaged as balls and skeins come ready to knit.