Maple Jumbo Yarn Ball Winder

Seems to be extremely well made, sturdy and such a smooth wind. Also fast shipping! Thanks so much.

I bought mine several years ago and have never once regretted spending the money. This is hands down the best yarn winder out there. Operation is smooth and trouble free.

I ordered this as a gift for my wife. It arrived promptly and well packaged. After a good look at the purchase, it's clear that quality and thoughtful design are incomparable with others on the market. The craftsmanship is excellent and the operation is flawless and smooth. Needless to say, my wife is thrilled. If any of the guys are trying for 'Husband Of The Year Award', this would be a great start. This piece is a wonderful combination of art and machine that will last for years!

I had a cheaper plastic ball winder, but I've gotten serious about knitting in recent years and decided to invest in something better. This does the job perfectly. Winding yarn is fun and relaxing every time. I can wind my yarn and then get on to my knitting without having to fight with the ball winder to get it to work. And it's so pretty that I leave it out on my bookshelf as a decoration. I also appreciate that it's designed in a modular way such that you can replace individual parts if you ever have to.

I had a plastic winder for 15 years - it could be such a hassle to work with, and I finally got fed up. I ordered this, and just before it arrived I wound a ball of yarn on my plastic winder without a hitch. I kicked myself, thinking I spent all this money for nothing. And then it arrived and I tried it out, and it really is worth EVERY penny as other reviews say. I was skeptical that it would work without being clamped, but it does, and I can wind yarn anywhere in my small house, whereas before I only had 2 non-ideal places. Also, I've really never known what a beautiful yarn cake was until I used this - of course the yarn is beautiful, but the lovely CAKE makes it even more gorgeous! I was worried that being unable to take the post off would pose issues when winding, but so far I've been able to work it out. Caking yarn is no longer a chore that makes me frustrated, and I've been going through my stash and recaking everything and it's been a lot of fun. I can't recommend this ball winder enough!

Got this as a present from my husband and it is a godsend. I look forward to winding yarn, like it is a treat every time. Worth watching the demo video as you get started. Well worth the price. Love that it’s a silent-spin!

I made the mistake of trying to get a cheaper handmade ball winder off of Etsy and while it technically did the job I struggled with it so often, the yarn would slip randomly no matter what I did so all of my yarn cakes/balls would ever look quite right plus when I did manage to get some semblance of a cake/ball my yarns were under a lot of tension. I finally caved and decided to get this after watching a few videos of TLYarnCrafts using her ball winder and it's the most amazing thing I have ever used. My yarn goes from skeins to cakes/balls so quickly and painlessly and they're just so beautiful. Seriously worth every penny. If you're on the fence because of the price, trust me, it's well worth the investment.

Got it today Feb 25 It was mainly put together so all I had to do was put the main drive belt, the assembled yarn guide post and the yarn guide base knob on the base. I ordered the larger yarn guide so I can wind different sizes of yarn. I have not used it yet but it is ready for me to use no matter what size yarn I choose to make into a ball. I have plastic winders but wasn’t really pleased with them but I am very pleased with this winder and am looking forward to using it IT IS BEAUTIFUL. I am totally happy with the product, the person that helped me with my order and packaging and the shipping. Thank you so very much!

The upfront cost for this ball winder is more than you'd pay for a plastic model that is likely imported, but the craftsmanship on this is so well-made that I think it was worth the purchase, plus I'm supporting domestic (to me) business. I had been admiring this for years before finally making the plunge, and oh my goodness it is such a time saver and winds beautiful, tidy cakes of yarn, better than I could do by hand with a nostepinne. I have previously purchased a yarn swift from Fiber Artist Supply Co, which I love, and now this completes the set! Basically, I see the cost of this as a way to value my time. I don't have to struggle with winding center-pull balls that inevitably end up with tangles on the inside, which helps a great deal when I'm knitting socks 2-at-a-time, or knitting with a lighter-weight yarn held double (using both ends). It's also such a joy to use; I couldn't stop winding up skeins when I first got it!