The new laptop wasn't the only Black Friday purchase. All my days, I have wound yarn by hand. It gets tedious. My arthritic joints don't particularly appreciate too much of it. Toni over at TL Yarn Crafts has done several yarn winder reviews, and I must admit that I was intrigued by the electric one.
So when it turned up with 15% off at the Big A, I didn't hesitate. The main prompt was knowing that I was going to be unravelling the yarn that F had given to me via a knitted item...
That was waaaaaay more comfortable than hand-winding! It also means that I have a centre-pull for working from the cake, which is always more welcome. They are such pretty puddings!
I mentioned on Thursday that I had already broken my own resolve to complete other projects before starting another... this yarn was the cause of that misdemeanour. It backfired a bit, though. More on that next week.
The winder is an Etcokei USB-powered machine and has variable speed (I was on slow because of the weight of the yarn). It is not the exact one that Toni liked, but a very close likeness... let's face it, the majority of these things come out of the same factory, just getting marketed by different small businesses. Anyway, on this initial acquaintance, I am thrilled. This would certainly be the thickest yarn that it could take (heavy Aran-style, light chunky), and I don't doubt that once I start on my lighter yarns, it is going to hum along very nicely indeed.
Do any of you other yarnies out there use a winder? Hand-cranked, or powered?
That's a cool tool to have! I used to have an antique one that was a beauty but never an electric one.
ReplyDeletewow, first time I ever heard of or saw one. way cool and saves a lot of work. it looks like you have the twin of my orange hoodie on, except you are inside, which means its cold cold cold.... I bet the waving of the arms warmed you up.
ReplyDeleteI can't seem to get the hang of videos.. you always do such a great job of making them
It looks very cozy where you are sitting, YAM, and far more spacious than The Grey. Are you back at The Hutch for a spell?
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DeleteYes, been back a couple of weeks and committed to keeping it company at least until February... Yxx
The winder does a great job!
ReplyDeleteOH MY WORD YAM I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF A WINDER. RECENTLY ::::whispering::: I to did some major raveling and winding so much so I might have bulked up my biceps.
ReplyDeleteI have started a new project...currently working on 9" ribbing on the bottom front. Have to do 140 rows of this.
I love how ribbing looks working in back loop. Once I start working on the front panel post some photos.
Hugs cecilia
I have a swift and a hand cranked winder but that electric one looks very nice. I found the same on the US Amazon site and put it in my wish list for later. My arm still gets a little tired winding with the hand crank so maybe I'll upgrade some day.
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ReplyDeleteYour new winder looks awesome, I am sure it help you out a lot. Take care, have a great weekend.
Hi Yam - looks comfortable to be 'home at the hutch' ... and what fun working out what's best for you at the moment. Just enjoy the build up that happens at this time of year ... cheers Hilary
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