Niddy Noddies

A niddy noddy winds yarn into a hank of a consistent, measurable length, which makes it a go-to tool for spinners finishing a skein and for dyers prepping yarn before it goes in the dye pot.

Choosing a Niddy Noddy

Options like the Schacht Maple Niddy Noddy and Schacht Cherry Niddy Noddy are made from hardwood and sized to produce a standard-length hank, while the Ashford Niddy Noddy offers a similar wooden construction for home spinners and weavers.

Using a Niddy Noddy

• Wind yarn around the center bar and crossarms to build an even hank for washing or storage.
• Use it to remove elasticity from handspun or previously knitted yarn before reusing it.
• Measure leftover yarn by counting wraps, since each pass around the niddy noddy equals a known length.