How To Use Yarn Swift | BEGINNER | The Crochet Crowd

Mikey demonstrates how to set up and use a yarn swift. A yarn swift is meant for yarn that is sold in hanks instead of a round ball. Knitters and crocheters have to convert the hank to a ball in order to use. Some people like to crochet or knit directly from the swift but many others like to convert the hank to a useable ball right away. For more info and/or buy online, check out thecrochetcrowd.com/tips-readi... #crochet #learntocrochet #crochettutorial .
This video is closed-captioned for the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities. The captioning is also available in multiple languages such as Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese. The written pattern is only available in English. . *** .
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[@DORAMARIE]

You explain simply and efficiently how to do things! Thank you for your time!

[@barbarawiltz9453]

Thanks Mikey. I just wound my first skein thanks to you.

[@daleodberg6714]

Thank you 🌸

[@sommernetek7035]

My mom gave me her yarn swift, it's really antique as she's 80 now. I had no idea how you use this thing neither what you call it, saw it just now under tools where it's for sale. Tip: the inside roll of a toilet paper roll fits perfectly over the winder's "winder". Just give the roll a small cut on the top for the tail of the yarn. When you're finished winding the wool, remove the roll, the inside of the ball of yarn isn't "floppy" and it won't untangle, just put the end tail also in the small cut.

[@MaryJCrisp]

So glad you thought to post this. I really needed it. Very clear and easy to understand.

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Glad it was helpful!

[@grape4760]

Thanks so much. I have wondered how these work. I learn better by watching then reading.

[@ladybuglee001]

Brilliant!! I never knew about this until now. I have seen both of these items at the thrift store and now that i know what they are I will purchase them from there or new as soon as possible!

[@charrop2002]

Hi Mikey. Love the video tutorials you produce. Just wanted to give you a little tip. If you remove all the large screws that you need to turn for clamping it to table etc, and rub the threaded area on a dry bar of soap, it will turn more easily without that creaking sound.

[@tedrichardson3779]

Well done. Thanks

[@lonestarhomestead]

Great tutorial! Thank you!

[@suetupper9162]

Absolutely excellent video...thank u!

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rosaliewright1855]

Thanks for sharing I have never seen that down before and I always wondered what the swift was for so now I know :)

[@robingallion8564]

Great learning lesson. I never knew this. Interesting!

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

I'm glad this video was helpful.

[@winifredkennedy6669]

Hi! Mikey I have had a ball winder for over 30 years and always use before I start to knit anything. I always work from the inside and I find this makes it really easy as the ball of wool stays in the same place.

[@sueblaser14]

Thank you so much Mikey, you make it look so easy! x

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Do you struggle with a yarn swift?

[@marythompson468]

Mikey....love your videos and your site! On the ball winder you did not point out that when removing the ball of yarn that you should gently grasp the yarn across the top of the spindle so that you will have this as your center pull. Also, I use this to wind all of my leftovers when I am done with a project as a loose skein is asking for trouble. An added benefit is that the balls stack nicely and fit into zip lock bags with their original labels to keep track of color, lot number and brand.

[@vickismallwood2082]

Does look like fun.

[@victoriarivero3219]

Ty for this

[@karenstrebsundsvalen1666]

I'm wanting to know what you used that shaggy yarn on...that's fantastic...like a flapper fringe

[@twinthinguk3621]

i have a ball winder simular in size to Mikey and I normally wind balls of 100g ish...but you can get more on depending on what sort of yarn ie...you can get lots more 4ply on than chunky or aran....they can make a surprisingly large yarn cake, more than you would think :)

[@SisterInChrist-Chrissy]

Great Videos.. Thank you so much for these.. I'm such a visual learner!! Figured I would watch as my Winder is enroute to my house as I type.. 😂 What kind of yarn was this?? Very interesting!! And what did you make with it?? 🤔🤔

[@keithwilson805]

rub candle wax over the threaded bolts and then they will loosen and tighten easer / as lubrication

[@jmdenison]

Nice video but my favorite yarn ball winder is an electric one and that thing really cranks away and makes turning yarn into balls super quick. It's really noisy but it's really fun

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Awesome. I have seen mixed reviews on the electric versions. I have had a few friends toss them into the garbage. I'm so happy yours works well for you. :)

[@jmdenison]

@@TheCrochetCrowd I doubt they tossed them in the garbage they sell for pretty penny on eBay

[@jennyfields7272]

Is it normal/ok for the yarn to pull a bit tight? Mine seems to spin freely enough, but to get it to move the yarn pulls tight (4ply sock). I'm currently winding by hand from the swift (maybe getting an electric one for Christmas)

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

I would caution against an electric winder. They are hard to operate because a snag can happen as it's coming off and jam the tension. I've heard nothing but complaints on electric winders. Just make sure you read the reviews.

[@peepers4763]

Not a nice yarn for the demo. Always appreciate your videos!

[@chucknapolitano5866]

how do you repair a yarn swift?

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

I don't know.

[@princezzpuffypants6287]

But, what if my yarn is not in a hank?

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

I guess you find other ways to get it from the presentation you have to a yarn cake.

[@asaldanapr]

OMG!!, At this time it’s August 2023, so now I know why you’re called Mickey instead of Mike….. You look like a young boy here 😅😂