[Grandmaknitstoo]

My DH let me order my first swift and ball winder. I missed Joann's sale. They were out of stock., but I got in on Overstock .com's clearance.http://www.overstock.com/Crafts-Sewing/Swift-Yarn-Winder/3344323/product.html?CID=208011
http://www.overstock.com/Crafts-Sewing/Lacis-Hand-operated-Yarn-and-Fiber-Ball-Winder/3344199/product.html?CID=208011

 

[Dreamweaver]

Woooo Hoooooo...... ENJOY.

 

[Gypsycream]

Very nice!!!

 

[Grandmaknitstoo]

Woooo Hoooooo...... ENJOY.

I plan on it.Now I can finally wind my hand painted merino I bought to make my shawl almost 2 yrs ago.Here's the pattern http://www.debbiemacomber.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=nnp&pageID=195

 

[Grandmaknitstoo]

Very nice!!!

Thanks, I can't wait to get it.

 

[skinny minnie]

Thank you for the link. Plan on shawls for christmas. Have yarn and patterns. Too nervous about starting. The idea of a dishcloth sample is a great idea.

 

[Grandmaknitstoo]

Thank you for the link. Plan on shawls for christmas. Have yarn and patterns. Too nervous about starting. The idea of a dishcloth sample is a great idea.

I made the dishcloth sample a couple years ago. It turned out good.

 

[skinny minnie]

Thank you for the link. Plan on shawls for christmas. Have yarn and patterns. Too nervous about starting. The idea of a dishcloth sample is a great idea.

I made the dishcloth sample a couple years ago. It turned out good.

This is so great

 

[Grandmaknitstoo]

Thank you for the link. Plan on shawls for christmas. Have yarn and patterns. Too nervous about starting. The idea of a dishcloth sample is a great idea.

I made the dishcloth sample a couple years ago. It turned out good.

This is so great

I'm glad you like it.

 

[terri65]

I'd love to get a swift & winder. But they are so expensive. And I'm quite lucky in that my lys where we have a knit'n natter group, will wind it for us, even if we don't buy from him ( we do actually buy quite a lot from him, but not all)
It's a great shoop & group in Chelmsford, Essex.
Terri

 

[shealynnmarie]

I purchased one at JoAnn's fabrics (an electric one) and it was pricy, but I used a coupon. I love it, don't know how I lived without it! I wind all the left over yarns into a little ball and put them in a basket. When I have plenty, I will make a project with them!

 

[KnitterNatalie]

Fantastic!! Hope that you enjoy your new "toys"!!

 

[Momunum]

What is the purpose of these new "toys"?

 

[shealynnmarie]

I used to throw my old partially left, sad skeins of yarn in a box and eventually they were thrown away (what a waste). Now they wait in a beautifully constructed small skein if you will, awaiting that perfect project. I have done crocheting and knitting for years and this solves a problem I have had. I did weigh the purchase very carefully before I bought the electric winder because of the price, but I used a 50% off coupon so it made it a lot easier.