Knitters' Gadget Reviewed
If you've ever been excited to start a knitting project and put it off because you know you have to unwind the skein to create a ball of yarn first, a swift and wool winder combo will get you over that hurdle! My daughter requested this as a Christmas gift and she couldn't be more pleased. It's pretty easy to set up: A skein is unfolded carefully to ensure that the familiar loop of yarn doesn't get twisted and the beginning thread remains facing outward. The collapsible swift expands to make the skein taught and the beginning thread is hooked on to the winder. The yarn is transferred to the bobbin on the winder when the crank is turned. It's a simple and quick process. No more draping the skein across the back of a chair or struggling to keep it on your knees as you wind a ball and work your wrists. No more tangles and knots to grumble over. This creates a nice, neat ball that doesn't stretch or damage the yarn. Honestly I thought this was just a gimmick when ...
