Wooden Yarn Swift – Beechwood Umbrella Skein Holder

This wooden yarn swift holds an open yarn hank while you wind it into a ball. Made from Italian-grown beech hardwood with a polished finish, the umbrella-style swift clamps to a suitable table or countertop for preparing knitting and crochet yarn.

Set up a winding spot, open your next hank around the swift and adjust the umbrella to support its loop. The swift keeps the hank spread out as you gather the yarn, so you can prepare it before starting your project.

Product details

• Material: Italian-grown beech hardwood.
• Finish: Polished wood.
• Design: Adjustable umbrella-style yarn swift.
• Attachment: Clamps to a suitable table or countertop.
• Approximate open dimensions: 26 inches in diameter and 26 inches tall.
• Listed option: Wood Yarn Swift Small.

A swift is not a ball winder

A yarn swift supports the open loop of a hank while yarn is drawn from it. A separate ball winder gathers yarn into a cake, or you can wind a ball by hand. This listing is for the wooden swift, not the swift-and-winder combo.

How to load your yarn hank

Secure the swift to a suitable surface and begin with the umbrella in the down position. Untwist the hank into an open loop and place it around the swift. Slide the umbrella clamp upward to open the swift to the loop's circumference without overstretching the yarn, then secure the clamp.

Identify the working end and carefully remove the hank ties before winding. Wind steadily and stop to free any snags rather than pulling against resistance. Allow clearance around the swift so it can turn freely.

Before you buy

Check your workspace against the approximate open dimensions. The maximum clamp opening and supported hank circumference range are not confirmed here; contact Apple Yarns if you need those measurements for your setup.

Frequently asked questions

What does a yarn swift do?

It holds an opened hank of yarn while you wind the yarn into a ball by hand or use a separate ball winder.

Is a yarn ball winder included?

No. This product is the wooden yarn swift. A Ball Winder is a separate tool.

What wood is used?

The swift is made from Italian-grown beech hardwood with a polished finish.

How large is the swift when open?

The listed approximate dimensions are 26 inches in diameter and 26 inches tall. These are open dimensions, not a confirmed hank-capacity range.

Where does the swift attach?

It clamps to a suitable table or countertop. Confirm the clamp opening with Apple Yarns if your surface requires a particular fit.

Can I use it to prepare crochet yarn?

Yes. A swift helps prepare hank-style yarn for either knitting or crochet.