I have been using this Yarn Ball Holder for several years and I love it! there are several kinds out there, mostly on Etsy, It works very smoothly with just a tiny tug of you hand ,never letting go of your yarn.
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Yarn Ball Holder
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My DH made one for me several years ago. I've also used a standing paper towel holder for large skeins.
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After an evening of my yarn bounding around my yarn bowl, I'm tempted to invest in one of these. Any suggestions as to the best one, brands to avoid?
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There are several different versions on Amazon and you can look at reviews people have shared. I bought the Chiagoo Butler years ago when it was not at all expensive and it's a joy to use.
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I had never heard of centre pull yarn until I joined KP, so I purchased one of these years ago. I seldom use it, but should.
I also have that brand as well and love it. The cheaply made one that I got on clearance when Beverly’s closed down has fallen apart. I guess you get what you pay for.
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That looks painful. Would hate to trip and fall on it.
you don't have to rewind the yarn. I also sometimes (depending on how the factory winds the skiens) work from the inside. It works very well either way.
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I am wondering, you do not need to wind the yarn into a ball and then just slide yarn on the post.
Unless its a Huge skein of yarn, This one that I use is only 5 1/2 inch pole. so it's good for smaller skeins.(they do make Taller ones.
But yes, if you can find the loose end on the inside of the skein, you can pull from that. If I am using a very large skein ,I usually rewind the skein before using, mostly so i don't run into knots or broken yarn. This might not be for everyone. I just suggested it,because i loved it and I have never seen anyone mention these before,,it does work well,
But yes, if you can find the loose end on the inside of the skein, you can pull from that. If I am using a very large skein ,I usually rewind the skein before using, mostly so i don't run into knots or broken yarn. This might not be for everyone. I just suggested it,because i loved it and I have never seen anyone mention these before,,it does work well,
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No, I never needed to rewind a skein. I've never tried to use a Jumbo size skein on it but a normal size like Red Heart yarn or Bernat yarn in a skein fits nicely over the top. It also works great for yarns that came in hanks that I've prewound into cakes, the cake slides over so I think of it as a very versatile yarn holder.
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I bought 2 yarn butlers from WILLYSMAN on ETSY - learned about his product from KP - top quality, smooth wood, rotating mechanism works like a charm - you get what you pay for - he is offering free shipping now.
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Me too and I have "socks" that I put around the outside so as it gets less on the inside the sock holds it together.
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