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- WINDS YARN: Knit Picks Ball Winder helps you transform yarn hanks and skeins into compact center-pull cakes that sit nicely while you knit and crochet
- SIMPLE TO USE: The Knit Picks Ball Winder easily winds up to 100 grams or 3.5 ounces of yarn; from lace and fingering weights to worsted and bulky weights
- QUICK ASSEMBLY: To use the Knit Picks Ball Winder just attach to any table edge or surface up to 1-1/2" thick, twist on the spindle, position the guide arm and start winding
- EASY STORAGE: The removable spindle and a foldable guide arm make for compact storage of the Ball Winder while still allowing quick and easy assembly
- GREAT FOR CRAFTING: The Knit Picks Ball Winder lets you organize wound yarn into usable cakes; use with Knit Picks Yarn Swifts for best results
Product Dimensions: 6 x 6 x 6 inches
Item model number: 82500
Item Weight: 11.3 ounces
Manufacturer: Knit Picks
Date First Available: April 30, 2022
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I bought this because I could not find my previous ball winders. I love KnitPicks and have found the company's yarns and tools to be top-rate. It isn't completely necessary to have a ball winder, but it makes balling skeined yarn much easier. I used this one in combination with a very old umbrella swift which had belonged to a friend's mom or grandmother (thank you, Marie!). It was a bit challenging, figuring out how to use these two in combination, but I did figure it out. Pros: the winder works very smoothly. The handle resists moving in a counter-clockwise motion. You can only turn it to the right. The instructions for setting up the winder are on the box. The pieces are very sturdy, even the plastic ones. Cons: Once assembled, the winder does not fit back in the box it came in for storage, because the metal yarn guide arm will not fold back down. AND you must fold the yarn guide arm up and into place to use the winder. This is a minor annoyance, since I will need to find another box and cut up the box it came in to keep the information in one place. One tip for new users: after winding the yarn, I roll up the paper/cardboard tag with the yarn/fiber info, etc., and slide it into the middle of the new yarn cake as I slip it off the spindle. You could also tape the info card to itself around the spindle, but the card with the info for these particular skeins was smaller than the necessary diameter.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2024 by Audrey M. Deneui
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.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2025 by Jordie & Jams Jordie & Jams
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!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2024 by Rosalina Rosalina
This thing is great! I love being able to convert skeins of yarn into those cake things so I can use them on that dangly yarn holder. (Sorry for the lack of lingo.)
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2025 by Rachel Marsee
I'll never stray again! Tried a cheap wonder after my original KP winder died (7 or so years of hard service), nothing quite compares! Smooth, quiet, a real work horse! Best money can buy right here! Spend a little extra, great quality you can trust!
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2025 by Carrie Morgan
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!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2024 by Rachelle Rachelle
Works great! Trusted brand.
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2025 by MMC