Stanwood Needlecraft Yarn/Fiber/Wool/String Ball Winder, Metal, White, Large, 10 oz

I bought this for my wife, to help with storage of the massive collection of wool that she has accumulated. Well... She pretty much hasn't used this since it arrived, and I've been happily converting her healthy obsession into an organised mountain of cakes!! I don't buy cheap tools, and this certainly isn't the cheapest compared to other options on here, but like others have said, it's quality that just works. Making the cake twice is essential to ensure correct (relaxed) tension. The first cake made from a skein will naturally be too tight, the second cake made from the first cake will be larger and looser so no stretching. Be sure to keep the wool you want to wrap to the right of the winder, this will prevent the yarn guide slipping and loosening. I'd buy another in a heartbeat, if you're on the fence, just go for it, this will keep you busy for hours!!

I love this wool winder and the fact that it can wind really big cakes. It is expensive, but very good quality and much better than the cheaper knock-offs.

Not the cheapest but definitely worth it. Quiet, smooth and makes very neat yarn cakes that are pleasing to look at (I’m odd like that!) and allows the yarn to run easily for my knitting machine.

Looks like a sturdy product - have decided to return. The photos show why.

I bought a cheap £3 yarn winder from China and this expensive winder is the exact copy carbon identical. These are are comming from the same factory in China.. there is no Stanwood Factory anywhere. there is no design and development team in Stanwood...just a rebadging marketing company