soonermomma Posted December 25, 2011 Share Posted December 25, 2011 Do any of you use these items? DH bought me a boye electric ball winder for Christmas and I just don't think it works well. The ball it wound is really loose. (It is entirely possible that it was operator error!) If you use a ball winder, manual or electric, what kind is it? Do you like it? Tell me about swifts. Do I need one? What exactly do you use them for. If I start out with a normal skien of yarn, what is the best way to turn it into a ball of yarn??? Thanks for any advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothersweets Posted December 25, 2011 Share Posted December 25, 2011 This is the ball winder that I have and love - http://www.knitpicks.com/accessories/Royal_Ball_Winder__D80667.html and this is the swift I want to get (my current one is falling apart) - http://www.paradisefibers.net/Paradise-Fibers-Super-Yarn-Swift-p/3827.htm Using these items is the best way to turn it into a ball (or cake) of yarn, imo. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted December 25, 2011 Share Posted December 25, 2011 I don't have a ball winder; I'm not particularly fond of them, so they become "stuff" in my mind. A swift replaces your feet, hands of a captive loved one, or dining chair to hold your hank while you wind it into a ball. I had one and enjoyed using it, but the clamp broke a few years ago and I haven't missed it enough to replace it... it's probably more necessary with a ball winder, since they spin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted December 25, 2011 Share Posted December 25, 2011 This is the ball winder that I have and love - http://www.knitpicks.com/accessories/Royal_Ball_Winder__D80667.html This is the ball winder I have too, and it's great! I don't have a swift; DH serves as my swift. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasRachel Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 I have that winder and love it. You need to make sure to have even tension as you wind. I hold the yarn in one hand as it winds. Santa brought me a swift from this store. http://www.etsy.com/people/theknitstore?ref=ls_profile it was $20. Which is way cheaper than any other I've ever seen. I'll try it out soon, but it seems nice. I've tangled many skeins trying to wind without a swift so I'm excited to have one. Same with knitting without a ball winder. It makes it easier for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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