Yarn Winder & Wooden Umbrella Swift Combo

Prepare yarn hanks for your next knitting or crochet project with this Yarn Winder & Wooden Umbrella Swift Combo. The bundle includes a wool winder for making usable yarn cakes and a wooden swift that supports an opened hank while you wind.

Set up your winding station, place an opened hank around the swift and wind it into a cake before casting on. The two tools work together: the swift holds the loop of yarn open, while the winder gathers the strand into a convenient form for your project.

What's included

• One yarn winder, also described as a wool winder.
• One wooden umbrella swift made from Italian beech hardwood.

Swift specifications

• Material: Italian beech hardwood.
• Design: Umbrella-style opening.
• Attachment: Clamps to a suitable table or counter.
• Approximate open dimensions: 26 inches in diameter and 26 inches tall.

How the swift and winder work together

The swift supports the open loop of a yarn hank and turns as yarn is drawn from it. The winder gathers that yarn into a cake. This combination is useful when preparing hank-style yarn for knitting or crochet at home.

Getting started

Clamp the swift securely to a suitable table or counter and begin with the umbrella closed. Untwist the hank into an open loop and place it around the swift. Slide the umbrella mechanism upward until it supports the loop without overstretching it, then secure it. Identify the working end and remove the hank ties carefully before winding.

Position the winder according to its instructions and guide the yarn from the swift to the winder. Wind steadily, stopping if the yarn catches or tension increases. Leave enough clearance around the swift for it to rotate freely.

Before you buy

Check that your workspace has room for the swift's approximate open dimensions and a suitable clamping edge. Winder capacity and maximum clamp opening are not specified in this listing; contact Apple Yarns if you need to confirm those measurements for your setup.

Frequently asked questions

Does the combo include both tools?

Yes. It includes a yarn winder and a wooden umbrella swift.

What is the wooden swift made from?

The swift is made from Italian beech hardwood.

How large is the swift when open? 

It measures approximately 26 inches in diameter and 26 inches tall.

What is the difference between a swift and a yarn winder?

A swift holds an opened yarn hank while it unwinds. A yarn winder gathers the yarn into a cake. They perform different parts of the yarn-preparation process.

Is this only for wool yarn?

No. The existing product information describes the wool winder as suitable for fibers beyond wool. Follow the tool instructions and handle delicate yarns gently.

Can I knit or crochet directly from a twisted hank?

Open and wind a hank before working from it to help avoid tangles. This combo provides the swift and winder for that preparation step.