5 Best Yarn Winders
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Best Yarn Winders
Here are our yarn winder reviews.
1. Stanwood Needlecraft Large Metal Yarn Ball Winder
The Stanwood model yarn winder creates 10 ounce center-pull yarn balls from a variety of fibers and yarn weights. It reduces your workload by handling twice the amount of yarn as conventional yarn winders. It can be set up for use without any tools, making it easy to start your projects quickly. Its clamp allows you to attach it to any work surface up to 2 ⅛ inches thick without leaving a mark on the work surface.
- Creates center-pull yarn balls
- Heavy duty construction
- Tough gears for high speed winding
2. Craft Destiny Yarn Winder
The Craft Destiny yarn winder is easy to set up and use to turn skeins or hanks of yarn into yarn cakes which can be used either from the outside or the inside. These yarn cakes are easy to store and work with. The metal clamp allows you to attach it to any work surface up to 1 ¾ inches thick. The yarn winder is made of durable materials and will last through many projects.
- Sturdy metal handle and table top clamp
- Compact and light-weight
- Wind up to 4 ounces of yarn
3. U-nit ML702 Metal Jumbo Yarn Winder
The U-nit ML702 model is a great choice for knitters and crocheters wanting to create large, easy to use 10 ounce yarn cakes. It has sturdy construction, which allows for quiet and smooth construction. It includes an adjustable clamp and can be attached to any work surface up to two inches thick.
- Quiet and smooth operation
- Heavy duty construction
- Makes 10 ounce center pull yarn balls
4. Darice Hand-Winding Yarn Winder
The Darice model yarn winder is an affordable option for knitters and crocheters wanting to create yarn cakes, which are more convenient to use than skeins, which can easily tangle. It has an optional clamp to stabilize it on a work surface. The hand crank makes it easy to use to quickly create yarn cakes.
- Removable table clamp included
- Hand crank operation
- Produces easy-to-use yarn cakes
5. Butuze Yarn Ball Winder
The Butuze yarn winder is a great choice for knitters and crocheters looking for an affordable way to turn yarn hanks and skeins into easy-to-use balls. Its lightweight construction makes it easy to transport and store and quiet to use. It saves time by allowing you to easily create yarn balls by simply turning the handle.
- Includes a variety of knitting accessories
- Lightweight construction
- Easy to operate
Yarn Winder Buyer’s Guide
Yarn winders are very useful tools for knitters and crocheters, as they transform skeins and hanks of yarn into easy to use balls. There are a variety of features to consider when selecting a yarn winder. The yarn winders in this buying guide come at a range of price points and are suitable for use with all types of yarn, from light weight to chunky and heavy weight yarns.
The first feature to consider when selecting a yarn winder is whether you want one that is light weight and portable or of more sturdy, heavy duty construction. Both types are included in this buying guide. Both types can also be attached to the work surface with a clamp, and most clamps fit a range of work surfaces and can be adjusted to suit whatever surface you wish to attach it to. Light weight models are constructed from plastic and also have the advantage of being portable. Some users may want a more sturdy, heavy duty model and several yarn winders in this buying guide meet that qualification.
Another feature to consider when selecting a yarn winder is how easy it is to set up and use. All of the yarn winders in this guide are easy to set up so that you can quickly start transforming skeins and hanks of yarn into balls. You also need to consider if the yarn winder can be used with the types of yarn you want to use for your projects. The yarn winder in this guide can be used with yarns of a range of weights to make center-pull yarn balls of up to 10 ounces.
This buying guide will help you find the perfect yarn winder to create yarn balls with a range of yarn weights. The yarn winders are also available at a range of prices so that you can find one which will match your budget.
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