The ChiaoGoo Tabletop Yarn Swift is a straightforward wooden swift for turning hanks into usable balls without tangles. It sits on the table rather than clamping to it, with non-skid pads on the base that keep it steady.
You place the hank over the pegs, move them to suit the size of the hank, and wind either by hand or with a ball winder. It takes hanks up to about 61" (155 cm) around. When you're done, it comes apart for storage, so it doesn't take up space between uses.
It suits knitters and crocheters who wind yarn regularly and want a sturdy, simple swift, especially anyone whose table edge won't take a clamp.
Good for
- Winding hanks into balls by hand or with a winder
- Tables and desks with no edge for a clamp
- Storing flat between uses
- Hand-dyed yarn bought in skeins
Using it
Set the pegs so the hank sits snug but not stretched; too tight and the yarn pulls, too loose and it can slip and tangle. Pair it with a ball winder such as the KnitPro Signature Ball Winder for center-pull cakes. Replacement pegs are available if one goes missing.
Looking after it
Wipe it with a dry cloth, keep it out of damp and direct heat, and store the parts together when it's taken apart so the pegs don't go astray.
