This is Knit Picks' yarn swift in cocobolo, a hardwood prized for its rich color and dramatic, contrasting grain. Knit Picks describes it as rotating smoothly, with lightly textured flat spokes and exceptional strength.
A swift holds a hank of yarn open while you wind it into a ball or cake. The flat, textured spokes help the hank sit evenly without slipping, and smooth rotation keeps the yarn feeding off steadily, so you avoid tangles and uneven tension.
It's for knitters and crocheters who wind a lot of hanks and want a swift that's beautiful enough to leave out, and it makes a lasting gift.
Good for
- Winding hand-dyed and other hanked yarn
- Use alongside a ball winder
- Rewinding yarn from frogged projects
- A gift for a serious knitter or crocheter
Using it
Untwist the hank, slip it over the swift with the ties still in place, and open the swift until the hank is snug. Then cut the ties and find the outer end. Pair it with a ball winder, like the Professional Level Ball Winder, and wind at a steady speed. Our skein vs. hank guide explains the difference.
Looking after it
Wipe the wood with a soft dry cloth and keep it out of direct sun and damp. Close it when not in use to protect its joints.
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