The KnitPro Signature Swift holds a hank of yarn open so you can wind it into a cake without tangles. It's handcrafted from FSC-certified beechwood and laminated birchwood in bright, colorful layers.
It's an umbrella-style swift: it opens and closes easily for quick setup, and folds down compactly for storage. A clamp holds it firmly to the table, and a smooth rotation mechanism lets the hank turn quickly and evenly for both winding and unwinding. KnitPro says it suits a wide range of yarn weights and skein sizes.
It's for knitters and crocheters who buy hand-dyed or hanked yarn and want winding to be quick and calm.
Good for
- Winding hanks into center-pull cakes
- Hand-dyed skeins that arrive twisted
- Reskeining yarn for washing or dyeing
- Small spaces, since it folds away
Using it
KnitPro pairs it with the Signature Ball Winder. Untwist the hank, open the swift until the yarn is snug but not stretched, and cut or untie only the ties, not the yarn. Find the outer end and feed it to the winder. If the hank starts to tangle, stop and ease it out before carrying on; winding through a knot only pulls it tighter.
Looking after it
Wipe the wood with a dry cloth and keep it out of damp and direct sun. Close it fully before storing, and don't overtighten the clamp.