How to Use a Yarn Ball Winder to Make Yarn Cakes | Stanwood Needlecraft Yarn Winder Tutorial

Are you wondering how to use your yarn ball winder? Let me show you! In this tutorial I demonstrate how to wind cakes using the Stanwood Needlecraft Heavy Duty 10 oz Ball Winder.
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Seriously, don't waste your money on flimsy yarn winders that will break easily and drive you crazy. This is, hands down, the best yarn winder on the market.
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[@michellestephens8169]

Just a tip...that bottom arm is supposed to go UNDER the nut, not over, and BEHIND the Philips screw. It keeps it from moving to the side as you work.

[@hingedelephant]

Correction, under the washer.

[@AiryAsh]

Under the washer, below the butterfly nut.

[@richiesmom12]

Thank you so much! I wanted to see what these machines do before buying because I like my yarn in a ball not skein and could not imagine these making a ball even though people keep calling them “yarn baller machines” and your video is straight to the point and showed exactly what I needed to know, it is more of a “cake” than a ball. Great video, happy crafting!

[@Yarndrasil]

Awesome! I’m so happy to hear that it helped! 🧶

[@aveypaprika7208]

Mesmerizing! Thanks for uploading

[@stacynalder9065]

Such a simple and great tutorial, thank you

[@claudiabiancadarocha5059]

Thank you so much! I bought one and the instructions were not clear at all. I was able to make it work easily because of your video! 🙂

[@Yarndrasil]

Of course! I’m so happy it helped. Best yarn winder ever once you get it going 😆💗

[@claudiabiancadarocha5059]

@@Yarndrasil 🥰

[@LauraRosalie]

Best video to watch every time I forget how to do this.

[@aymonharris5783]

OMG! I'm over satisfied 😮

[@annadion4134]

Thank you for the demonstration.

[@Yarndrasil]

You’re welcome!!

[@sharonpatnode454]

Great video

[@djcalvin681]

Thx for sharing

[@sallyeaton3361]

I love this winder❤️❤️❤️

[@Yarndrasil]

It’s the best 💗

[@DJScratchSquatch]

Great tutorial.. 👍 I love learning new things

[@Yarndrasil]

Happy you found it helpful!! 😊

[@micheley2140]

Ok I just ordered🎉 I use chunky yarn hope it works well

[@sisterpamop]

Well done, now it is time to try it out.

[@Yarndrasil]

Best of luck! :)

[@jessicalewand2847]

So mesmerizing! 😵‍💫😍

[@Yarndrasil]

When I first got it, I spent the whole day winding lol 😆

[@lisabeecats]

Thank you

[@karenlarsen8264]

Do you knit from the center of the cake?

[@zombbae]

Mine seem kind of tight trying to turn it how do I troubleshoot that?

[@lost_in_the_sky3256]

I did mine 4 times and each time it starts 2 fall off the top of the cake and get messy, yet its not even at the top of the plastic piece ao there’s definitely enough room

[@Stacey.B]

I have the same ball winder. I'm having trouble on mini skeins. Any suggestions???

[@julianader7346]

wow that looks so cool!

[@Yarndrasil]

It’s also relaxing 😌

[@julianader7346]

@@Yarndrasil it is ✨

[@bernadinemj]

Thank you!

[@Yarndrasil]

You’re welcome!!

[@3Dhyana]

Why is my yarn doubling then jamming? TY

[@miriamjenkins3560]

I like to cake my yarns before i work as well no knots. and my yarn is neat and pretty on my wall

[@Rubysrescue]

I just bought one of these and there were no instructions.. that rubber washer on the bottom bar... did that come with it? I should I just look for one on my own that fits?

[@melissamason845]

If you are going to do a project with 2 or 3 strands at a time, would it work to make a cake with all 3 together and wind them at once?

[@brokenpieces4187]

Thank you!!!

[@Yarndrasil]

You’re welcome!!

[@rickibaldwin7667]

the yarn winding part (cone) constantly popped off during winding. was i too fast? is there a way to "lock it in place"?

[@MKBuddy1]

How did you Stabilize the arm mine flips back-and-forth

[@theVenezuelanflower]

Girl thank you cause I was wondering what the rubber stopper was for the longest time 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@roohulamin4420]

from where can i purchase it???

[@nickijaycox7773]

Hi! What brand yarn winder is this? It did a fantastic job! Thank you ❤

[@pegibevins6883]

I'm having a problem getting the long arm to stay put between the butterfly and the washer. I've tried putting the arm on top of the washer and around/behind the butterfly, and under the washer and butterfly, but either way it keeps coming out. It's like the butterfly needs to be bigger in order to hold down the arm. What do I do? Thanks.

[@karenlaroche8200]

thank you

[@Yarndrasil]

You’re welcome ;)

[@MikeDan-TV]

Once you have used the ball winder, are you able to pull directly from the center.

[@AvyFerg]

This is my question as well. I can't find an answer if it's already in the comments

[@storiehowser6892]

What brand is this ?

[@UFOCrochet]

A video on trouble shooting would be great. Mine is similar to yours but I have issues with wind the tension is off it gets in the gears or I end up having to re make the same ball of yarn over and over because the tension is to loose and they fall aprt

[@sherrypelkey2453]

If you run the yarn through your fingers between the skein and post it will give you a consistent tension.

[@marciesmith4974]

Should you use the yarn from the outside in or the inside out?

[@BURNTPAPAYA777]

it’s more of a preference if i’m being honest; if used from the inside, it can collapse inwards which risks tangling, whereas if used from the outside, it can roll around and unravel if not secured. my grandmother taught me to use it from the outside so that’s just what i grew up with, but it’s best to use trial and error to find your preference.

[@user-yk1pi6jd3b]

I'm a little late to the party, but an inexpensive yarn bowl is great for these! Just make sure you check bowl size before you buy. Happy Stitchcraft!

[@chucknut88]

I just got mine today, but the skein I wound didn't have a center pull. It's Big Twist Soft. It's a wonderful machine, but I had to unwind a section from the skein, then wind/cake on the winder, stop, and repeat. It took a very long time and it was frustrating. But, the cake wound perfectly on the winder. Great tension, an I'm thrilled with the end result. But I can't find any info or suggestions to help with skeins without a center pull. Any ideas or suggestions? Thanks for the great video. 🙂

[@gretaf471]

This was my question also!

[@Yarndrasil]

I’m so sorry! Somehow I missed your comment. You can center pull from this skein of yarn but the bigger name brands (like this one) are notorious for spitting out a ton of “yarn vomit” before you can get to it. Hope this helps!!

[@Soffity]

I’ve got a winder very similar to yours and the yarn keeps jumping out of the lower loop. Any suggestions anybody? , it’s very frustrating,

[@susanchurch7631]

Is a 10 ounce a good size to purchase? I have an old Brother and I have to make to cakes from a 100 gm skein.

[@Yarndrasil]

Yes, the Stanwood featured in this video can wind up to 283 grams.

[@jackieostrander9667]

I have had trouble with center pull yarn. It tangles and gets stuck when pulling by hand while stitching. I don't know how you are able to do this. I would like to rewind my skeins. It would make it easier for a yarn bowl!

[@Yarndrasil]

How is the tension of the cake you’re pulling from? If it feels really tight, that could be your issue. You want the cakes to feel springy. Sometimes I will rewind mine again so that I have an easier time with the tension. Hopefully this helps 💖

[@lbottino1034]

I don't want to be a downer here BUT according to the Stanwood video instructions for this ball winder, the feed arm is attached by removing the nut and washer. Place the crook of the feed arm around the screw that is behind the nut assembly. Place the washer over the arm to keep it stable and then tighten the screw.

[@Yarndrasil]

Ohhh good eye. The washer should be on top of the feed arm.

[@MKBuddy1]

I didn't have any luck with that mine still kept swinging so hubby added 2 screws on each side of it to keep it stable There's no way I can move now

[@lulush1568]

👍🏻🙏🏻

[@lisabeecats]

No I need to get one where did you get this one from?

[@Yarndrasil]

I got mine from Jimmy Beans. You can also purchase them through the manufacturer, Stanwood Needlecraft. They’re on Amazon too but beware of counterfeits. Happy crafting!! 🧶

[@allendunwoody3505]

Why would someone turn a skein into a ball? Is it a personal preference thing, or is a ball just better to work with?

[@Yarndrasil]

It’s just a preference. I do find that the tension is more even. Also, I’d rather know ahead of time if there’s a weird break or knot somewhere in the yarn

[@lerahroberts4097]

What is the company that made it ??

[@Yarndrasil]

Stanwood Needlecraft

[@wysteria4J.9512]

Why would my yarn cone shape on the Stanwood yarn winder? I’ve tried everything to prevent this

[@wysteria4J.9512]

It cones from the underside, I forgot to mention.

[@ttylerbailey4693]

That link leads to knitting needles.

[@Yarndrasil]

Thanks for telling me! Just fixed it: amzn.to/42wWnWU

[@denisejanssen6102]

The washer goes on top of the arm

[@Yarndrasil]

Yah I pinned a comment to make this info more visible. Sadly I can’t add a text update to the video or I would 😂

[@matthewstrawn9836]

Wingnut not butterfly screw

[@mcbutter9]

Mine SUCKS compared to this one 🙄 it skips and jumps around and falls off of the table, it's so frustrating. I'm gonna have to buy this one for myself instead 🥲

[@Yarndrasil]

It’s definitely worth the investment! The all plastic ones can be so frustrating 🙃