Reddit reviews Marrywindix Bobbin Winder Yarn Winder Table Clasp, Hand Operated Manual Wool Winder Holder for Swift Yarn Fiber Ball
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Package Size: approx 8.6"*3.3"*8.6" (L*W*H)Transform loose yarn into immaculate, well-kept balls. These nifty, little gadgets require little to no assembly and they easily attach to any table or countertop without leaving damage.Heavy duty construction paired with elegant design and functionality.Light weight, Low noise, convenient and portable. The ball winder can be clamp to table or other support using integral clamp, clamp will work on thickness up to 1.5''.Get your knitting and crocheting supplies organized easily. Turn skeins of yarn into clean, neat center pull cakes or balls with ease.
I actually got it at my LYS. It came in a generic white box that says wool winder without a particular brand stated. I am pretty sure they sell the same/similar winders on amazon, though.
Here is a link to one I found on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00R7GGTCI/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1502738012&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=wool+winder&dpPl=1&dpID=41ep3AiS-tL&ref=plSrch
I have owned two yarn winders before finding my true love. The first was from Knit Picks, it broke after seriously 3 balls. Knit Picks was pretty reasonable and gave me a full amount store credit. The second was some cheap-o off Amazon, which ended up teaching me about exposed gears eating yarn. Yeah, expensive LYS hanks got eaten. I cried and died a little on the inside. The Knitters Pride is amazing! Smooth turning, so far has lasted through rewinding all my stash plus it makes really even cakes.
For a swift I own Knit Picks it has lasted without issues.
Also, I travel a lot which means limited room for yarn/goodies so owning a winder helps me manage packing yarn up better for travel. Plus, once caked I can store more yarn at home too.
(Edit: To suggest winders are worth every penny)
I have a swift similar to this one: Amish Style Wooden Yarn Swift
It isn't the fanciest thing in the world, and generally I prefer using the upright ones, but it gets the job done, and it's really portable since it breaks down into individual straight pieces and can be kept in a bag.
As for a winder, I would *not* recommend this one or anything similar: Marrywindix Ball Winder
It's extremely unsteady, the yarn feeder needs to be held in place while you're using it, and yarn constantly slips and winds up wrapping around the top/bottom, and generally becoming a tangled mess.
To throw out one that is not great, just so you know what to avoid -
I went real cheap with this one from Amazon and while it technically works, it's really not a pleasant experience. The little wire piece that you run the yarn through before it goes onto the actual winder part just doesn't stay put. It's collapsible and likes to collapse midway through all the time. Basically have to hold it in place with one hand and crank the thing with the other.
EDIT: Apparently it was my own silly user error! I did not realize how firmly I need to pull it out, until it clicks a second time to lock it in place. I retract my previous statement. That cheap winder works just fine in light of this new information!
Similar to mine-Marrywindix Bobbin Winder Yarn Winder Table Clasp, Hand Operated Manual Wool Winder Holder for Swift Yarn Fiber Ball https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R7GGTCI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_xnjvDbN7GP0VX
My first was a basic Michaels, $29.99 winder. It fell off the table, and some tiny connecting piece snapped on the inside.
What are your suggestions for my second winder?
EDIT: I was looking at this.