All About Yarn Winders

Knitting is a fun and challenging activity. There is a wide variety of knitting methods, equipment for this process and a variety of accessories. To make knitting faster and more convenient, it is worth purchasing a yarn winder, which will allow you to quickly wind up compact bobbins, where the threads will not tangle. Due to the wide variety of such devices on the market, it is important to know what to look for when choosing.

The yarn winder is not a very large device with which it is possible to wind the yarn into bobbins. For the convenience of work, the knitter needs neatly and evenly wound threads that will not tangle and slow down the working process. Knitting can be done with a crochet hook, knitting needles or a special machine. For any kind of knitting, it is best when the threads are neatly wound into skeins. You can wind such skeins yourself, but this takes a lot of time and effort and does not give the same result as machine winding.

The main advantages of yarn coilers include a number of factors.

• Save time - with this device you can wind the yarn on a bobbin much faster.

• Saving energy - the knitter can devote all his energy to the knitting process without doing any outside work.

• Creating an even and neat winding - thanks to the device, you can evenly wind the yarn, make neat skeins that will be convenient to use.

To create an even and neat ball, thread rewinding devices are used. They can have several options, and the main distinguishing feature is the type of device.

• Manual winder in which the winding process is guided by a person. This option is cheaper, which is important for those who do not have a large budget or do not knit very often. The manual winder resembles a meat grinder in its principle of operation. By turning the handle, the yarn is wound. For the convenience of the process, some varieties are equipped with a holder, thanks to which they can be fixed to the table.

• The electric reel is powered by the mains. To start the device, you need to wind some of the yarn on the cones, fix it and start the workflow. The electric winder saves both time and physical strength. There are large and small varieties. Small winders come in handy for home use, the industrial winder is large and can handle a large number of bobbins. This device works on its own, making it more convenient than the manual option.

Both types of coilers can be made of metal or have a plastic housing. The metal version is of higher quality, but heavy, while the plastic one looks neater and does not have much weight. If the quality of the plastic is good, then this option will last no less long than the metal one. There are options with and without a yarn guide. Depending on the need and desire, you can purchase any of these options.

A handcrafted item may have a plastic or wooden handle. Many elements of coilers are plastic, therefore it is important to use the device with care and make sure that any rotating element works as it should. If there is any friction, extraneous sounds, it is important to immediately call a service technician.

A mechanical winder is more convenient for those who knit a lot and feel the need to wind yarn often, but this type is more expensive, therefore it is not suitable for everyone. The manual version is more convenient, due to its dimensions, it is more portable and allows you to work anywhere.

To use the yarn winder correctly, it is important to know how to do it. This device can be used for knitted, woolen, synthetic and silk yarns. To create a neat skein, you need to follow a series of steps.

1. Install the coiler. The manual version attaches to the table for ease of use.

2. Tighten the threads through the tension adjuster which contains the rings.

3. Make several turns on the cone, on which the yarn will be wound. On top of this cone there is a hole where the thread is fastened with a knot.

4. When using the manual version, you need to turn the handle to start winding the yarn. It is important to ensure that the winding runs smoothly and neatly. In a mechanical coiler, the machine itself is responsible for all these processes.

The use of winders allows you to create neat bobbins of yarn of the same or different colors, depending on the need. With this winding, two free edges are obtained, which makes it possible to knit on both sides of one hank at the same time. Equipment should be monitored to ensure that it lasts as long as possible. If the winder is inexpensive, the chances of it breaking are higher, but this is not always the case.

There is a huge assortment of such products on sale, it is important to choose a high-quality and convenient product. If possible, it is better to buy a winder in a store rather than ordering it online.Having tried the equipment, holding it in your hands, you can quickly understand which option will be more convenient to use. With frequent knitting, the yarn winder is a very useful device that will save time and effort, allowing you to achieve the perfect skein of yarn.