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WEBS Plastic and Metal Swift and Ball Winder Combo

Tired of using up time winding twist hanks and skeins into balls instead of knitting? Stop using chair backs, family and friends and invest in a ball winder and swift. The swift is sturdy and lightweight and opens to 60". It can hold skeins up to one pound. The clamp at the base allows it to be easily attached to a table edge or shelf and can pivot for use at any angle. The ball winder will create 4 oz. center pull balls. Separately, the swift retails for $44.99 and the ball winder for $44.99. Buy them together for an incredible that you won’t find anywhere else!

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$84.99 each
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WEBSPlastic and Metal Swift and Ball Winder Combo
 
4.7

(based on 15 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (12)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 3 Stars

     

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93%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (13)
  • Can withstand use (8)
  • Versatile (7)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Home (12)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Experienced (8), Novice (5)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (11), Yes (3)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    A Wonderful Time Saver!

    I have been wanting to buy these for quite some time. I have gotten into the habit of winding my yarn into a ball (more like an egg for me) before starting a project...Read complete review

    I have been wanting to buy these for quite some time. I have gotten into the habit of winding my yarn into a ball (more like an egg for me) before starting a project so I do not run into any knot along the way. Now that I am into knitting socks and I have bought some hanks, I needed a swift too! I just bought it yesterday so I have only wound a few balls of yarn so far. It is so quick and easy! I love how it feeds from the center and the cake of yarn does not move anymore while I am knitting! I am very happy with these two products!!!

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    Sorry I bought this

    Swift collapses while heavy yarn is winding.

    Swift collapses while heavy yarn is winding.

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    5.0

    Great

    By Craftydevil

    from NEPA

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    Pros

    • Can Withstand Use
    • Easy To Use
    • Versatile

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Home

      Comments about WEBS Plastic and Metal Swift and Ball Winder Combo:

      After years of hand wrapping and backs of chairs this is fantastic.

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      • No

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      5.0

      Managing my yarn with ease!

      By Karensue

      from New Jersey

      About Me Novice

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Can Withstand Use
      • Easy To Use
      • Versatile

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Home

        Comments about WEBS Plastic and Metal Swift and Ball Winder Combo:

        This product is easy to use and made my yarn management a breeze! Must admit the translated directions made me chuckle.

        Service and delivery comments:

        Delivered on time exactly as promised

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        • No

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        4.0

        Metal Swift and Ballwinder

        By Marigold

        from MA

        About Me Novice

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Can Withstand Use
        • Easy To Use

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Home

          Comments about WEBS Plastic and Metal Swift and Ball Winder Combo:

          I purchased a swift and ball winder after learning how to use them in Web's Knitting II class. Having a swift and ball winder saves me lots of time.

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          • No

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          5.0

          Wish I had purchased this long time ago!

          By KnittingFool

          from Chesapeake, VA

          About Me Novice

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Use
          • Versatile

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Home
            • Travel

            Comments about WEBS Plastic and Metal Swift and Ball Winder Combo:

            I love these!! And they work great! I use them in my craft room and have them clipped to the edge of a bookshelf because I don't have a table to use them on. But because the metal swift will tilt, using it practically anywhere is not a problem.

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            • Yes

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            5.0

            Great Combination

            By Nicknames are Silly

            from Pennsylvania

            About Me Experienced

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy To Use

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Home

              Comments about WEBS Plastic and Metal Swift and Ball Winder Combo:

              I've always used the swift and winder at my LYS and was "insecure" about being on my own. These two have worked out fine together. Easy to operate and easy to store away.

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              • No

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              5.0

              Well worh the money!

              By JKersul

              from Rocky Point Ny

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              Pros

              • Easy To Set Up And Use
              • Easy To Use

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Home
                • Travel

                Comments about WEBS Plastic and Metal Swift and Ball Winder Combo:

                Easy to use and set up. Works quickly and smoothly! Love it!

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                • No

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                4.0

                Appreciated present

                By Dee, who knits scarves the long way

                from Northampton, MA

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                      Comments about WEBS Plastic and Metal Swift and Ball Winder Combo:

                      I ordered the blue swift to match the winder, and my cousin-in-law loved them both. I have the winder myself and love it.

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                      • Yes

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                      2.0

                      Sorry I bought this

                      By knit a lot

                      from New York City

                      About Me Experienced

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Easy To Use

                      Cons

                      • Limited Function
                      • Swift not for heavy yarn

                      Best Uses

                      • Okay for light yarn

                      Comments about WEBS Plastic and Metal Swift and Ball Winder Combo:

                      Swift collapses while heavy yarn is winding.

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                      • No

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                      5.0

                      Timesaver

                      By funfay

                      from Canada and Tawan

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                      Pros

                      • Can Withstand Use
                      • Easy To Use
                      • Saves time

                      Cons

                      • Feels flimsy

                      Best Uses

                      • Home

                      Comments about WEBS Plastic and Metal Swift and Ball Winder Combo:

                      Saves a lot of time and frustration when winding wool. I like the "squarish" ball that results when wound. Also the wool can be retrieved from the centre or the outside of the ball depending on the thickness of the wool which makes for an more even tension. The swift increases or decreases in diameter which is great for various lengths of hanks; it is easy to set the diameter with just the touch of a button up or down the shaft. The only con is that the swift feels flimsy when setting it up, so it may take a bit of practice. The ball winder is separate so it can be used to wind wool from purchased balls which I usually do because I like the flow of yarn from a "ball" wound on the winder. I purchased this product because I travel between countries and like to have a portable swift. I would not recommend this for a business, not strong enough

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                      • No

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                      5.0

                      Fantastic!

                      By Erin

                      from Toronto, ON

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                      Pros

                      • Can Withstand Use
                      • Easy To Use
                      • Versatile

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Home

                        Comments about WEBS Plastic and Metal Swift and Ball Winder Combo:

                        I can't believe I waited so long to get these! They make a HUGE difference. My stash is now so gorgeous and organized - the wound balls stack so much more efficiently, I cleared out a ton of room for new yarn!! Absolutely love them.

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