KnitPro · at McIntosh
$154
Shop it at McIntoshA handcrafted winder that takes up to 450 g of fingering. Big cakes, steady on the table.
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Turn skeins into neat, perfectly wound balls with the KnitPro Signature Ball Winder.
The KnitPro Signature Ball Winder turns hanks and skeins into neat, center-pull balls. It holds up to 450 g (about 16 oz) of fingering weight yarn, so even a large sweater's worth of fingering, or a big gradient skein, fits in one cake.
It's handcrafted from FSC-certified beechwood and laminated birchwood in bright colors, so it looks good left out on a table. An anti-friction mechanism keeps the winding smooth and even, a clamp holds it to most tables, and anti-skid rubber pads protect the surface and stop it slipping.
It suits knitters and crocheters of any level who buy yarn in hanks and wind it themselves.
Pair it with a swift such as the KnitPro Signature Yarn Swift so the hank feeds off evenly while you wind. Clamp the winder firmly to the table edge, guide the yarn lightly with one hand and keep a steady speed; winding too tight stretches the yarn, especially wool, so let it feed with a little slack. Stop well short of the stated capacity with thicker yarns, since bulk rather than weight fills the winder.
Wipe the wood with a dry cloth and keep it out of damp and direct sun. Tighten the clamp only enough to hold it steady, and store it somewhere it won't get knocked.
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