Yarn Swifts

A yarn swift or umbrella swift is a tool that’s used to hold a skein of yarn in place and under tension so that it can be wound into a ball. A yarn swift is typically used with a ball winder to help make center-pull balls of yarn quickly. Yarn swifts are typically made either or plastic or wood.

Any current auctions for yarn swifts will be listed below. Click a picture or description to get more information or to place a bid.

glimakra-umbrella-swift-wood-yarn-winder Glimakra umbrella swift, wood yarn winder
US $85.84
End Date: Sunday Nov-23-2008 18:38:53 PST
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primitive-vintage-antique-wooden-hand-yarn-skein-winder Primitive Vintage Antique Wooden Hand Yarn Skein Winder
US $5.00 (1 Bid)
End Date: Monday Nov-24-2008 14:16:47 PST
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If you can’t find what you’re looking for on eBay, check out the yarn swifts at Paradise Fibers or at Joann.com (show below - click the picture for details)

Swift Yarn Winder

If you’re thinking of buying a yarn swift, you’ll want to make sure it’s adjustable so it will easily accommodate many different skein sizes.