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T you’ll find everything you need to know about yarn sh! I know I was confused when I heard all the different words used to describe a “ball” of yarn. I thought they were all just called a skein, you know, like my grandma told me. These 26 designs are the perfect way to stay warm this winter with easy to wear layers, and some fun holiday projects too.

For novice crafters and infrequent users, an inexpensive yarn winder is likely the right choice. The Knit Picks Yarn Ball Winder is a budget-friendly yarn winder. Although affordable, it’s made from sturdy plastic and features an appealing white and purple design. This compact unit has a capacity of 3.5 ounces, which is useful for caking smaller skeins. For more serious hobbyists and yarn spinners or dyers, it may be worth the investment for an electric yarn winder.

Cheaper versions of yarn winders can hold about 3.5-4 oz of yarn while the largest in the market can hold 16 oz of yarn . There are some which have an even bigger capacity, but they are so expensive that you would rather opt-out from this quest of choosing a winder. A yarn winder is a must-have tool in every knitting and crochet enthusiasts’ craft collection. There are many names for this tool – a wool winder, ball winder, yarn baller, or yarn roller. No matter what you call it, a yarn winder will make the time-consuming and annoying task of winding yarns much easier.

Just be careful because you don’t want any part of this to fall, as it will easily lead to a tangled mess. most commonly used crochet hook sizes Use one hand to crank and one hand to feed the yarn. Stanwood also make 4 oz and 7 oz cakes as well.

This yarn winder has a gizmo on the bottom that moves side to side, and is controlled by the winding motion. Grab one of the tail ends, and wind it around the gizmo twice/thread through the center hole working away from you. If you are choosing a manual winder, the crank system should be smooth and have an even tension when it is not in use. It should not feel like it is going to come off as soon as you place a yarn and start winding. I don’t like to cut the yarn to make 2 balls. This goes along with yarn storage more than yarn usage, but floppy half-skeins are a pain to keep organized.

Ball winders can quickly transform hanks of yarn into a center pull ball of yarn that is easy to knit from and won’t tangle. If you’re winding a center-pull skein into a ball, you don’t need to use a yarn swift. If your yarn comes in a hank, though, you need to use the ball winder with a swift. Otherwise, the hank of yarn will become very tangled if you try to wind it directly. Check out this list of 10 things to consider when choosing the best yarn ball winder to truly fit your needs, and a comprehensive list of your options.

It won’t matter if you are winding partial skeins but that’s not the case always. To handle heavier use, this winder features a sturdy metal and nylon construction instead of plastic. A cast-iron base and anti-skid protective rubber pads add to durability and ease of use, and the body is finished in a nonchip paint to keep the winder looking neat.