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Your cart is empty.This yarn ball winder (Model YBW-A) makes center pull yarn balls with a capacity of about 4 ounces. The clamp-on base allows it to be firmly fixed at the edges of tables, chairs, benches, or any other convenient locations. The maximum thickness of table that this can clamp on to is about 1 3/4\\". It is best to be used with a swift yarn winder (Umbrella or Amish style, both available under Stanwood Needlecraft brand names). But you can easily replace a swift with other devices or just simply your arms. The craftsmanship on these ball winders is superior. In comparison to our model YBW-B, this winder is smoother and makes less noise while winding.
Jennifer bezjak
September 3, 2025
Ive had this for maybe a year now and have no complaints. It works great, is not finicky. I have yet to buy a hank of yarn that didnt fit onto it.
Customer
August 20, 2025
I LOVE THIS THING!!! Boy howdy does it get the job done! Beautiful cakes even when you work super fast!
Laurel Macarthur
July 5, 2025
Every time I buy yarn, I imagine my grandmother, years ago, winding perfectly spherical balls of yarn, while I sat, arms held out, holding endless loops of yarn for her. My daughter had been holding yarn for me while I produce much less spherical balls of yarn, that often come unwound in loops as I work, and occasionally (read: with some lovely, slippery silk) get irreparably tangled! As romantic as my memory and imagination of the "old fashioned" way are, they aren't wonderfully practical.I bought my mother a swift for Christmas 2 years ago, and she liked it so well, she bought me one this year. My daughter's arms were less tired, but my yarn balls weren't much neater, and it took forever to get my yarn ready to work with.I finally did some research, and decided to go ahead and buy this little gadget. It took less than 15 minutes to set this little guy up, and wind my first perfect, tidy yarn cake! My daughter and I proceeded to wind every loose hank of yarn in the house, then unwind/rewind a few of my "old fashioned" balls. I was so impressed, I loaned it to my mother, who has now made every hank of yarn in her house into tidy, perfect little yarn cakes!I had no trouble getting the wire arm in place, and the clamp fit my table easily. This is primarily plastic, so I won't be tossing it around or anything, but it doesn't feel fragile, either. If you're debating whether it's worth the money, consider this: It's an investment. You will save time winding balls of yarn, working with imperfect, rolling balls, and sorting/storing those unstackable balls. The ease of use will save you headaches, and perhaps your beloved yarn-holding volunteers some tired arms.
Rick Mabe
June 29, 2025
Super happy with this purchase! Helps keep my yarn organized. Although it’s not the most durable, it is lightweight and very easy to use.
Ruthie C
June 23, 2025
I really do like this little yarn winder. I have slowly converted half of my yarn collection into cakes and it is easy to do while watching TV. Just take your time, don't rush it, this is not a race. Also, don't forget what you are doing as you are winding and make a cake the size of a dinner plate. I almost did that. The cakes hold together pretty well and a regular skein of yarn will convert into 3 or 4 cakes, depending on the size of that skein. I store them in 1 gallon size zip lock bags to keep the colors together and the yarn clean.Update: I have had this yarn winder for 6 weeks and just wanted to emphasize how much I like it. It is nothing fancy and I have to crank it myself but it does a great job. I am happy with the yarn cakes it makes. They average between 3 1/2" to 4" in diameter. That is a good size for me.
Customer
June 18, 2025
The only complaint I have is that is does not hold 4 oz of yarn. I have DK weight in 3.5 oz hanks, and I have to add extra tension to get the entire hank in one cake. After I did this, I can get an entire hank into a cake. Other than that, this is a smooth, easy to use winder. I tried one from a big name craft store and it was terrible. Overall, I am very pleased with this winder.
kuma
May 28, 2025
EASY to set up, EASY to use, SAVES hours of rolling into a ball, GREAT price. Where has this been all of my life! Made yarn cakes all afternoon and saved myself hours of work and cramped fingers. My unit worked like magic and if it were to break tomorrow, I'd still order another one, I like it that much. Can't thank the brain that thought this one up, wow oh wow! Highly recommend this yarn tool to those folks who use yarn for any project. Just hold your tension slightly tight and you will be astounded!
Linda
May 27, 2025
I owned a royal yarn winder for almost twenty years and recently decided to get a new one. could not find a royal as they apparently no longer make them. I spent hours researching them (hubby laughs at me because they are not that expensive ) but I like to get the best that I can find. anyway everything I researched either turned out to be flimsy or loud and when I came across this one it sounds like it was made after the royal according to the discription. It works beautifully. nicely skeined yarns and very quiet and smooth. love it! hopefully it will last for the next twenty years.
StummyUK
May 14, 2025
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Diane M. Schuller
April 16, 2025
I'm so glad I upgraded to this ball winder.I've bought two cheaper ball winders in the past (the $25 ones) and both have broken after minimal use and always taken care of (put back in the box after each use).This one had good directions included in the package. The directions, with pictures, are easy to follow with no chance of confusion. They even provide a way to contact the company should there be any issues.Though I've only used it once since it arrived, I must say I am completely satisfied with it. It is made of sturdier (thicker) plastic, the winder is smooth and doesn't wobble (like my previous cheap ones), and works solidly and quietly.I wish I had bought this one in the beginning; I could have saved myself the cost of the 2 cheap ones.If you need a ball winder, avoid those cheap $25 ones and get this one. Much better value for your money.Recommended.
Addict
January 30, 2025
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A McC
January 6, 2025
This winder works great. The mechanism is very smooth and feels like it will last me for many years. Set-up is very quick and easy. I can take it out, wind a hank and put it away in under 10 minutes. I don’t use a swift since I haven’t invested in one yet but I find placing my yarn on a blanket on the floor and guiding it with my hand to keep a slight tension on it works great. This is definitely designed for lighter weight yarns since you can wind around 100g in a cake. In the picture you can see a leftover 340g cotton medium weight (4) that I’ve had to wind into 3 cakes. If you work mostly with medium to bulky yarn this winder isn’t for you unless you buy very small hanks or just want something to wind up your leftovers neatly. Hope this helps!
Abhishek
December 11, 2024
So glad I stopped fighting with my pretty but pretty useless wooden winder and bought this one. Love it for its ease of set up and the beautiful cakes it produces!
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