Knit PicksHand Operated Yarn Ball Winder (Purple)

I'm the proud owner of the Knit Picks Hand Operated Yarn Ball Winder in Purple, and it's like magic, but for yarn! It's given my crochet addiction more joy and eliminated the chaos and hassle of tangled yarn. It’s such a game changer that my daughter purchased one, too!Let's talk simplicity. Whether you're dealing with feather-light lace or chunky, hearty yarn, this winder makes neat center-pull cakes! It's like a yarn whisperer, handling all weights effortlessly.Setup is a cinch. I’ve attached it to the edge of my coffee table, a little portable lap table and even the end table next to my bed. Just give the spindle a twirl, position the guide arm, and voila! You're ready to waltz into yarn-winding glory. When you're done, its foldable guide arm and removable spindle make it disappear like a knitting ninja – compact storage for the win!And the best part? My yarn now behaves like a well-trained poodle when I crochet. No more tangles or unruly strands. It's like my yarn is saying, "Yes, crochet queen, we shall cooperate!"Quick tips: Smaller yarn batches tend to get all floppy and squishy post-winding, but fear not, my friends! Grab that empty TP roll and use it as a "core," (wrap a rubber band around the winder before sliding the roll down to give it grip!) and watch the yarn behave. Also, if you want your cakes to be as neat as your grandma's knitting, give the winder a little turbo spin – tighter and neater, just like your favorite sweater. My daughters boyfriend LOVES this - which thrills her and saves her arm the extra workout!So, if you're into yarn and a little bit of yarn magic, this Knit Picks Ball Winder is your ticket to crafting paradise. Trust me, it's the yarn whisperer you never knew you needed!

I was looking for an electric one rather than manual because I have problems with my wrist, however, when I found this product and saw what it seemed to be easy to use and that the price was right, I gave it a try. WOW! It wind that yarn in seconds! I absolutely loved it! And, felt zero pain on my wrist! It’s almost like a self yarn winder! Love it!!!

I have never used a ball winder before, but I decided I wanted one to go with the yarn holder I received for my birthday. I like this very much! It's simple enough to assemble, though it doesn't have instructions and I needed to look up a video to figure out how the table grip fit to the rest of the unit. The video was easy to find (there's a QR code, link, and searching it on Youtube also brings it up right away), easy to follow, clearly explained, and I was winding in no time! I made yarn cakes of different weights and sizes! Much easier to store and place on the yarn holder for a project!I think the only thing I'm not a great fan of is the fact that I don't know how to put it back in the box well. That can easily just be me being silly, but I wanted to keep it in the box so it's safe and sound (and all the bits are together). I didn't take a star off for that - I have no idea how common it is to keep it in the box after you're done using it for the day.One star taken off because I needed to look up a video to assemble it - there are no instructions in the box. But it was a simple and clear video so I don't mind in the end. Happy winding and crafting!

Works great! I wound some Barnet Blanket Extra that got very large and knocked the gears out of alignment on the top dowel. I opened it with the screws on top and realigned it pretty easily. Should work for a while if you take a moment to troubleshoot.

Great! So glad I purchased this. Got it for a great price and it has very well paid for itself. If you're anything like me and a "yarn hoarder" you have half skiens and disheveled skeins of yarn that need some love and care. This has helped me organize as I was able to debunk alot of my yarn. Thought I'd snap a picture of a before and after. Both yarns are the same brand and weight just different colors.I find winding soothing while I watch TV or wind down from the day. It's literally helped me get motivated and stay on track for projects since I'm constantly touching and viewing my yarn. It's defined fun to use and storing is very easy as well. Personally I use a TV dinner tray and clip the winder on the edge and it stays on there. I fold the tablenand store it in the closet when I'm done and that way set up is very easy. There is a little noise to it but not a nuisance. Also, I noticed when the skien hits a certain size (on the larger side, you'll get a weird clicking noise. It's not contant but it is very noticeable. Hope this helps.

Honestly? I'm a little addicted to this product. It works splendidly. It is sturdy, fastens to my table easily, and spins yarn into cakes like a dream. I spent an entire afternoon recently just spinning yarn. It can be a bit tight, but I have not noticed any quality issues with my yarn after using this yarn winder. I love it.