Using a Nostepinne to Wind Two Styles of Center-Pull Balls of Yarn

Andrea demonstrates how to use a nostepinne, and how to create two different styles of center-pull balls of yarn.
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[@cekfraun]

I never heard of a Nostepinne until today. Thank goodness there is a video for everything on KZbin! This video is 9 years old, but it is perfect in explaining how to use a Nostepinne, so I'm glad it is still here. ❤

[@HrafnNordhri]

This video is 4 years old, the channel hasn't posted in some time, but this is still the best video on the subject I've found.

[@robertapearson3507]

If, for some reason, you don't have the luxury of having access to a "nostepinne" then you can do what I do -- I use an old pill bottle, one that is a larger size, about 1 inch diameter by about 4 or 5 inches high. I find that it does an admirable job as a substitute nostepinne or ball winder. I began by being poor and living in a small coastal town and read about someone winding yarn on the centres from a toilet paper roll. In fact, that is how I started. If you want to try that, then one little trick is to put a small slit in one end of the tube which will hold the end of your yarn (it will eventually be the centre pull for your ball). Then you do just what she shows here in the video and start in the middle of the roll. When you are finished, you simply pull out the tube and it brings the yarn out with it which you put into the slit in the end of the roll. You can use the tube over and over or just toss it. You can even leave the tube in the ball, BUT -- be sure to crush the tube (squeeze the sides of the ball together) so that it releases any tension on the wool you have wound. If you choose to use a pill bottle, the ones with the child-proof lids, that are usually orange coloured, you simply start by taking off the lid and putting a length of the wool into the bottle, replace the cap (securing the beginning of the yarn inside the bottle), and start winding as the video demonstrates. I try to hold the bottle with the top facing away from my hand (not inside my hand). Because the pill bottle has a good diameter, it allows you to make a pretty good size ball. If you like the "egg" shaped ball, then it might not be able to take a whole ball/skein of yarn, but if you don't mind a "cake" type ball, you can definitely wind a whole skein of yarn. When you go to slip the yarn off the pill bottle, simply open the cap, slide the ball off the bottom end, and kind of gently squeeze the sides of the ball to release any tension. Hope this helps anyone who is reading this. I know it's kind of long winded. I just want to be sure my directions are clear. God bless you all. Have a wonderful day. :)

[@emmawinn6129]

"I began by being poor" - I don't know why but this sent me 😂

[@heywaitMarlee]

This is a great video. No one shows you actually how to wind to get the shape you want or explains the different types of balls you can make. Now I can tackle winding my hanks like a pro.

[@denarauch3125]

Thank you. I have used a nostepinne for a LOT of years. SOmetimes I got an Egg and sometimes a flat top but never figured out why. Now I can get the one I want. How amazing.

[@rmzbrooks1]

My mom taught me how to wind a center pull ball of yarn. She showed me to use my thumb to build the ball in the same way you use the nostepinne. I usually am winding up scrap yarn in this way. Don't think I could wrap an entire skein of yarn around my thumb. I guess I should consider adding a nostepinne to my knitting toolshed so that I could wrap a full skein. I do enjoy the process.

[@kirstengrell5885]

I love your video. I have had my nostepinne for years, and have struggled to use it. I made a perfect “goose egg” in minutes!! THANK YOU!

[@AndreaSchroer]

I am so glad to hear it helped you!

[@antoninacawley7949]

Great for placing my leftover yarn in one ball and see the colours from on top.

[@sometimesiwander7146]

Thanks for the info!!! I’m new to dyeing and I’m trying to learn to spin. Your note about not winding too tightly will help me a lot!

[@angelbear_og]

Nice! I've been rolling yarn balls like this without a nostepinne -- this looks like it makes it much easier to do. ^_^

[@amydavis4945]

Thank you! Saw these on Amazon and wasn't sure how to use them. Very clear instruction!

[@lizgriffith6361]

Thanks, always wondered how these worked.

[@ConnyNordlicht]

Cool! Theflat one's called a wcake" if bought by professional sellers. Your idea is so great! I use drumsticks and ends of defekt brushes, a flute etc, one gan use so many longly "sticks"! Thanks!

[@user-ps4lr4ft3q]

Excellent instructions! Easy to understand even if you've never held one before -- thank-you!

[@traceyosterlind14]

Great explanation. Love your no-sweat, "It's a ball of yarn" take. I've seen a couple of videos that left me more confused than illuminated. Now I get it!

[@AndreaSchroer]

Thank you!

[@fourjays2002]

I've just ordered a nostepinne and your video was really helpful. I like the fact you said I don't need to be precise 😀 can't wait to get winding

[@pascalegravel9394]

Great video! I wish I had seen it before buying a platic ball winder. 😊 Thanks for sharing!

[@Staterias]

Thank you so much for making this! I’m new to crocheting and this will make things so much easier!

[@avereynakama9854]

Ooooh. That's how you use it. I learned how to make a center pull ball from a tutorial using a paper towel roll, so I used a similar approach. Rotating the stick seems easier given that mine is a lot thinner than a paper towel roll.

[@mslaceyrose413]

Thank you, that was very helpful. I like the "goose egg" style. I had never seen anyone do one like that before. I got myself a nice Amish Style swift and it's wonderful when I have several balls to wind. But occasionally I just need to wind one ball and this looks like it would work great for that. Plus it looks like fun :)

[@chloerandall9491]

Thank you, often wondered! And glad to know WHY it's a good thing to have a centre pull balll.

[@tchklette]

Great video- clear explanation! I bought one of these nostepinnes a couple years ago but now I think I can actually use it. Thanks!!

[@knittingarch]

I hadn't used mine in almost 8 years. This was a great refresher! Thanks for sharing :)

[@AndreaSchroer]

Glad to hear the video was helpful!

[@mmemumu4604]

Thank you so much you are the one how explain so well.... best video on the subject I've ever found!!!

[@jennyhubbard6443]

Thank you for the video. Now I can use the beautiful tools that have been in my collection.

[@joan9569]

Thank you. Great demonstration. You taught me what I wanted to know. Wrap diagonally, but don't touch wood. I've been getting a rounded skein. Now, I know why.🙂

[@eneal2056]

I’ve never heard of a nostepinne or seen anything like it before. It’s wonderful. You’re instructions are first rate. I’m going to see if I can order one right away.

[@marymackie3891]

Wow! So easily understood! Thanks so much.

[@vrto3961]

Very thorough! Thank you!

[@1845JR82]

Thank you. It has become as clear as day now, whereas before how to accomplish this was muddled.

[@nodebotanist]

I've bought from your Etsy store and I'm delighted to find you on KZbin! Great video.

[@AndreaSchroer]

Thank you!

[@ldbarboza7009]

Very helpful! Thank you!

[@louisebury7934]

Fantastic!

[@Fuecoco717]

If you want to, you can wrap the yarn around the entire stick to make the yarn like the companies do. And wrap the yarn the other way to make the cool overlap pattern in the middle. And make sure to not overlap the strands when wrapping. Do that, make yarn like the way companies do!😊

[@gabbyfranks2875]

Excellent instructions. Thank you.

[@AndreaSchroer]

My pleasure!

[@joy5191]

Very helpful video!

[@wilmzchannel7079]

Thank you for sharing enjoy 🙏

[@ABPOSDONOR]

Great I am glad to see this here I have tried to explain but I make it worse so now I can see them here

[@Giantkiller130-t]

I think this is one of my favorite parts of knitting lol

[@AndreaSchroer]

It can be addictive! I love the process as much as I do completing the project. :-)

[@lindachandler2293]

Thank you 🙂

[@gigirncmcneish4744]

Thank you for the brief but concise video. Ordering my Nostepinne today. You also explained why some merino really relaxed while knitting. I had it wound at a LYS and the balls were very tight. Hmm, wanted to blame the yarn knowing merino does bloom.

[@joan9569]

A rolling pin also works.

[@karengreen1222]

Excellent, clear and concise video! I will definitely try this way... you should have seen my first non-tutored attempt... oi vey!

[@AndreaSchroer]

Thank you so much, Karen - your comment made my day! :-)

[@nannybannany]

Thank you! I was gifted a nostepinne for Christmas but am not 100% sure how to do it!

[@AndreaSchroer]

Glad to help!

[@sarahbear4848]

hi! thanks! can u do a video on how you ply with your nostepinne?

[@AndreaSchroer]

That is a great suggestion! I will add it to my list. Thanks for watching!

[@elenacallegari2933]

lovely. but regular ball winder all my life. yay for technology

[@themeggie]

Oh i always get a football shape i will have to try this way

[@ShowandTellknitting]

Can you give me more tips on how to get it to be flat? I feel like I'm doing what you're doing and it's still round :(

[@PowerRangerDuelist]

Ferb, I know what we're gonna do today

[@cleverclogs2244]

I think you're supposed to move the stick, not your 'yarn hand'...

[@Tuffydipstick]

I've got a yarn winder. Much faster.

[@patportran4683]

Very irresponsible of you to show an incorrect method of winding a ball on a nostepinne! This is completely wrong, and you know it! Why would you do such a thing??

[@AndreaSchroer]

You do realize there is more than one way to do something, I hope! This is the way I was taught. It works. I share it freely.