Hi Mikey. Love the video tutorials you produce. Just wanted to give you a little tip. If you remove all the large screws that you need to turn for clamping it to table etc, and rub the threaded area on a dry bar of soap, it will turn more easily without that creaking sound.
Hi! Mikey I have had a ball winder for over 30 years and always use before I start to knit anything. I always work from the inside and I find this makes it really easy as the ball of wool stays in the same place.
Mikey....love your videos and your site! On the ball winder you did not point out that when removing the ball of yarn that you should gently grasp the yarn across the top of the spindle so that you will have this as your center pull. Also, I use this to wind all of my leftovers when I am done with a project as a loose skein is asking for trouble. An added benefit is that the balls stack nicely and fit into zip lock bags with their original labels to keep track of color, lot number and brand.
My mom gave me her yarn swift, it's really antique as she's 80 now. I had no idea how you use this thing neither what you call it, saw it just now under tools where it's for sale. Tip: the inside roll of a toilet paper roll fits perfectly over the winder's "winder". Just give the roll a small cut on the top for the tail of the yarn. When you're finished winding the wool, remove the roll, the inside of the ball of yarn isn't "floppy" and it won't untangle, just put the end tail also in the small cut.
Brilliant!! I never knew about this until now. I have seen both of these items at the thrift store and now that i know what they are I will purchase them from there or new as soon as possible!
i have a ball winder simular in size to Mikey and I normally wind balls of 100g ish...but you can get more on depending on what sort of yarn ie...you can get lots more 4ply on than chunky or aran....they can make a surprisingly large yarn cake, more than you would think :)
Nice video but my favorite yarn ball winder is an electric one and that thing really cranks away and makes turning yarn into balls super quick. It's really noisy but it's really fun
Awesome. I have seen mixed reviews on the electric versions. I have had a few friends toss them into the garbage. I'm so happy yours works well for you. :)
Great Videos.. Thank you so much for these.. I'm such a visual learner!! Figured I would watch as my Winder is enroute to my house as I type.. 😂 What kind of yarn was this?? Very interesting!! And what did you make with it?? 🤔🤔
Is it normal/ok for the yarn to pull a bit tight? Mine seems to spin freely enough, but to get it to move the yarn pulls tight (4ply sock). I'm currently winding by hand from the swift (maybe getting an electric one for Christmas)
I would caution against an electric winder. They are hard to operate because a snag can happen as it's coming off and jam the tension. I've heard nothing but complaints on electric winders. Just make sure you read the reviews.
One thing I can't figure out. Why don't ALL yarn mfrs wind their yarns properly at the factory. I have bought ultra cheap all the way to expensive designer semi-luxury yarns - and they are all properly wound one way or another. Anyway, thank you for your info, Mikey.
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Thank you. Very clear tutorial.
Thanks so much. I have wondered how these work. I learn better by watching then reading.
So glad you thought to post this. I really needed it. Very clear and easy to understand.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks Mikey. I just wound my first skein thanks to you.
Hi Mikey. Love the video tutorials you produce. Just wanted to give you a little tip. If you remove all the large screws that you need to turn for clamping it to table etc, and rub the threaded area on a dry bar of soap, it will turn more easily without that creaking sound.
Hi! Mikey I have had a ball winder for over 30 years and always use before I start to knit anything. I always work from the inside and I find this makes it really easy as the ball of wool stays in the same place.
Mikey....love your videos and your site! On the ball winder you did not point out that when removing the ball of yarn that you should gently grasp the yarn across the top of the spindle so that you will have this as your center pull. Also, I use this to wind all of my leftovers when I am done with a project as a loose skein is asking for trouble. An added benefit is that the balls stack nicely and fit into zip lock bags with their original labels to keep track of color, lot number and brand.
My mom gave me her yarn swift, it's really antique as she's 80 now. I had no idea how you use this thing neither what you call it, saw it just now under tools where it's for sale.
Tip: the inside roll of a toilet paper roll fits perfectly over the winder's "winder". Just give the roll a small cut on the top for the tail of the yarn. When you're finished winding the wool, remove the roll, the inside of the ball of yarn isn't "floppy" and it won't untangle, just put the end tail also in the small cut.
Thanks for sharing I have never seen that down before and I always wondered what the swift was for so now I know :)
Brilliant!! I never knew about this until now. I have seen both of these items at the thrift store and now that i know what they are I will purchase them from there or new as soon as possible!
I'm wanting to know what you used that shaggy yarn on...that's fantastic...like a flapper fringe
Great learning lesson. I never knew this. Interesting!
I'm glad this video was helpful.
i have a ball winder simular in size to Mikey and I normally wind balls of 100g ish...but you can get more on depending on what sort of yarn ie...you can get lots more 4ply on than chunky or aran....they can make a surprisingly large yarn cake, more than you would think :)
Absolutely excellent video...thank u!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you so much Mikey, you make it look so easy! x
Do you struggle with a yarn swift?
Thank you 🌸
Nice video but my favorite yarn ball winder is an electric one and that thing really cranks away and makes turning yarn into balls super quick. It's really noisy but it's really fun
Awesome. I have seen mixed reviews on the electric versions. I have had a few friends toss them into the garbage. I'm so happy yours works well for you. :)
@@TheCrochetCrowd I doubt they tossed them in the garbage they sell for pretty penny on eBay
Well done. Thanks
Great tutorial! Thank you!
Does look like fun.
rub candle wax over the threaded bolts and then they will loosen and tighten easer / as lubrication
Ty for this
Great Videos.. Thank you so much for these.. I'm such a visual learner!! Figured I would watch as my Winder is enroute to my house as I type.. 😂
What kind of yarn was this?? Very interesting!! And what did you make with it?? 🤔🤔
Is it normal/ok for the yarn to pull a bit tight? Mine seems to spin freely enough, but to get it to move the yarn pulls tight (4ply sock). I'm currently winding by hand from the swift (maybe getting an electric one for Christmas)
I would caution against an electric winder. They are hard to operate because a snag can happen as it's coming off and jam the tension. I've heard nothing but complaints on electric winders. Just make sure you read the reviews.
One thing I can't figure out. Why don't ALL yarn mfrs wind their yarns properly at the factory. I have bought ultra cheap all the way to expensive designer semi-luxury yarns - and they are all properly wound one way or another. Anyway, thank you for your info, Mikey.
how do you repair a yarn swift?
I don't know.
But, what if my yarn is not in a hank?
I guess you find other ways to get it from the presentation you have to a yarn cake.
OMG!!, At this time it’s August 2023, so now I know why you’re called Mickey instead of Mike….. You look like a young boy here 😅😂
Not a nice yarn for the demo. Always appreciate your videos!