Thursday, September 18, 2008

a new toy...

It's not that long ago that I was singing the praises of the humble cardboard tube, and declaring that I would absolutely not be investing money in a ball winder. But look what we have here...

winder - dawn

In my defence... I didn't actually buy this little gem. It was given to me by a very generous fellow crocheter Dawniedear. At first I was a little reluctant to use it - after all, I had a perfectly good winding system in place already. But once I started, I couldn't stop. I love it!

So my verdict is this... If I only had one or two balls to wind, then I would probably just use my cardboard tube. But if I was winding a whole garment worth of yarn, I would certainly employ the winder.

Or I could just leave the winder attached to the end of my buffet as it is in the photo... and use it ANY TIME I FANCY... if only I could get the children to leave it alone! I don't like my chances!

Thank you so much Dawn. I will cherish my 'new' toy.
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11 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2008 at 10:22 AM

    Ooooooh...I'm so jealous! Enjoy your new toy!

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  2. BelSeptember 18, 2008 at 12:21 PM

    JEALOUS!! *sulks*

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  3. laughing purple goldfishSeptember 18, 2008 at 4:16 PM

    aimee - I am having so much fun with it... I just want to wind EVERYTHING..

    tea - hugs... don't be jealous :)

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  4. Cats-Rockin-CrochetSeptember 18, 2008 at 8:21 PM

    That's a ral beauty, lucky to have the bench clamp with it, most of the older one's have thiers missing.

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2008 at 10:16 PM

    I've had mine for about two weeks, and I've had a similar experience. I found myself winding yarn that didn't need winding just to use it !! So much fun. How lovely of Dawniedear to give it to you. She is a gem.

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  6. laughing purple goldfishSeptember 18, 2008 at 10:57 PM

    cat - I didn't realise that... I am extra lucky... it clamps on beautifully, and has a smooth, secure movement

    stramenda - dawn is a gem.. so incredibly generous

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  7. UnknownSeptember 19, 2008 at 12:58 AM

    I resisted getting one for year since I couldn't convince myself it was worth the expense. but I got mine last year with a 50% off coupon at AC Moore craft store, I LOVE it and I'm so glad I got it. I use it all the time.Totally makes using hanks and half used skeins of yarn a joy!

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  8. SherryknitSeptember 19, 2008 at 10:57 AM

    Your sooo lucky. I't seems like it takes me forever to wind yarn. So I have a paper towel thingy and now thats how I do it. You Luckey Girl. Someday i will get one. Thanks for the paper towel thingy.

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  9. laughing purple goldfishSeptember 19, 2008 at 9:48 PM

    trish - I can't believe how addictive it is... I'm sure that the novelty will probably wear off eventually... but in the meantime, I'm crazy for it!

    sherryknit - hang in there honey... the cardboard tube makes an excellent winder... you will get faster with it the more you practise

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  10. AnonymousApril 12, 2009 at 9:52 AM

    I love this idea !! Can you tell me the name of it and who makes it I have three yes three big huge bags full of scraps that I would love to wind together! You are so lucky! I love your site

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  11. laughing purple goldfishApril 24, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    it is called a yarn winder (or wool winder)... this one is made by EMPIRAL... I know many people who have picked up their winders at a good price on eBay... good luck

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