Yarn Ball Winder | BEGINNER

Learn how to use a yarn ball winder. Mikey will show you some tips when it comes to winding up scrap yarn or balls of yarn into a nicer yarn ball. This product is amazing. Mikey isn't the spokesperson for this brand or product. Mikey is using a model called Royal. It's about $60. Watch how Mikey operates the winder. See more about this winder and/or buy one online at Mikey's Online Store. See 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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[@tiffd516]

Ok I want the deleted scenes because I know that he had to take many takes to say that opening without cracking up with the ball remarks. The sloppy balls was enough for me to spit out my drink and choke laughing so hard. On a serious note I want this machine now so that I can have perky balls too. :D ;)

[@DeezChyk]

LOL...I was thinking the same thing! No way I could keep a straight face through the first 2 minutes of this.

[@vickibraner1920]

I have had "sloppy ball" syndrome for years...I am so glad you have brought this condition to light. I can finally admit I have this condition and get the help I so desparately need ... I felt so alone ... tear. ROFLMBO. Seriously I have a winder but had been having a little issue with it and now fixed. Love the label idea. Thanks so much.

[@melissacassick7551]

High marks for keeping a straight face.

[@ruby07241]

I know I didn't.

[@joncampos5551]

I dont think any part of him is straight. Jk.

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

it makes the yarn more compact and easier to store Cathy@The Crochet Crowd :)

[@lonestarhomestead]

I had a ball watching this video! This is exactly what I needed to learn -- thank you!

[@brittanydinger2994]

Am I the only one that would listen to Mikey talk about grass growing all day long and be entertained? ☺

[@sarahlangdon1965]

I have never liked a demo video more than this one. I learned and laughed, just the way it should be! My winder arrived with no instructions thank you for teaching me.

[@wendyd6347]

Couldn't help but smile at Mikey's innuendo comments - perfect - I wish my school teachers Had had a delivery like his. I learned how to use a ball winder and had a giggle too!

[@debbiemcclure2874]

I roll a whole skein bcz they don't become knotted as easily. But I thought my yarn winder was broken and almost threw it away. I actually had it in the trash but took it back out thinking my daughter could fix it 😹🤣🤣. Darndest contraption I've ever seen 🤣. Thank God for you and KZbin 🤣🤣. Tyfs God bless you

[@michellepantoja-hooley124]

Thank you for helping me thread and wind my first ball of yarn. The instructions were not that clear but you really save me a lot of frustration. Thanks again.

[@1DovesGirl]

Thanks for teaching us how this works. Those yarn cakes look like they'd be easy to store. I love your idea to store the label. You're so clever, Mikey!

[@dorkcreates2332]

Simple and not boring, thank you so much!

[@tammenjnobaptiste]

Trying to keep a straight face while watching ........who ask me to scroll to the comment section, I’m BALLING. You guys are cheeky!😅

[@hanifahbm9749]

Literallyyyomg

[@mandie3357]

I just got one of these for Christmas!!! I'm so excited

[@annoir]

Thanks for the review, you are hee-larious! Reminds me of the SNL skit, "Schweddy's Balls"!!!

[@mariehansen2534]

Brilliant I thought I was on the right track. Thank you for your help.

[@leiaclark8388]

I love my ball winder. I’m the queen of scrap yarn, so this saves me lots of time and grief. When knitting fuzzy scarves, to give the scarf more body and warmth, I combine a fuzzy strand with a complimentary supersaver yarn using my ball winder. The reason I do that is because I’m knitting with even tension with yarns that have very different weights. Also, I can tell the look of the scarf quite well by looking at the ball. Thanks for the tip about putting the label in the center. I can’t believe that I’ve been knitting for 40 years and never thought of that. When I get done winding a ball, I always make sure to have the starter end coming out of the center so it pulls easily instead of goobering up the entire center trying to find it.

[@melissaj8458]

You make everything look so easy!!! 🌺🌺🌺

[@janinerosenke5463]

Super tips. Thx for sharing.

[@lonnieappleby7538]

I’M DYING INSIDE with laughter! Love this!

[@rosaliewright1855]

I definitely need one of these, thanks for demo, I never knew about this gizmo before but I can see why I need it.

[@craftyyoungmama]

Thank you for the video! It was very helpful & now I need to get a yarn winder.

[@lilaznkami]

Thank you!! This was helpful.

[@auriy]

Perfect tutorial! Thank you!

[@katf3836]

Thank you. I was contemplating getting this as I've always did it by hand. I think after seeing how uncomplicated it is as well as it would be easier to stack my yarns…. thank you for sharing.

[@Annie67312]

I laughed way to hard at this video! LOL

[@PlatypusProdigy]

Thank you so much! I just bought one similar to the one in the video and was having some tension trouble. Turns out I wasn’t winding the yarn into the middle of the winder correctly. You saved me from a bunch of headache and swear words lol 🧶 💕

[@donnacoconut3456]

This is so cool, I never thought to purchase one until I watched this,,,,definitely going to get one this weekend!! Thank you so much for the demo!! :)

[@lizzyluna2414]

of course you had a video about this, I was looking for one and when I saw yours I knew that it was gonna be helpful and funny, I was 100% right

[@bernadinemj]

Thank you so much, great tips.

[@readingmaniac54]

Thanks Mikey your method works beautiful. I was about to take it back to Michaels. You saved the day lol.

[@brandievolks]

This had me CRACKING UP! Thanks for the review Mikey :)

[@ultratica1]

Thank you , I needed this

[@kimriggles2450]

Thanks Mikey, I always know that you will have the answer and demonstration I need. You're a gem!!!

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Happy to help!

[@micheley2140]

Clear and concise without a lot of extra chatter thank you

[@aloisiacaitir2034]

Thanx. I just bought 1 after searching for years. Thanx for the laugh to.

[@n0vemberm00n]

Awesomeee!!!! I didnt even these things existed lol. I need one asap!!

[@wildheart5]

Great demonstration!

[@yknowgirl]

Best listening EVER! Your yarn balls are impressive, lol

[@eleanorcm7033]

Excellent for recycling luxurious yarns from seldom-worn or second-hand garments

[@twinthinguk3621]

i love my winder! i would not be without it!

[@cindyjessupsewell707]

I never thought of fastening it to a chair; what a great idea!

[@nanalovescrochet2582]

Lovvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvve this💖

[@Guineapigs9501]

That is really cool now I just have to get one

[@skyliah8907]

I love it! Thanks for making this so simple 💕

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

You're so welcome!

[@OkTyna]

Perfect!

[@dnicholson1449]

Thank you!

[@jenniferchristopher8381]

Great video 👍 gotta buy me one now❤️

[@robertabilicki9444]

This is great! Thankyou.....

[@enchantro]

I too laughed all the way through it, but mine just came in the mail from eBay and I love it!!!

[@maiwei]

Watching it yarn-up is so relaxing for some reason. I dunno why.

[@dfl284]

You are so funny Mikey! Love all your videos!

[@DeePrastiningtyas]

hiya, Mikey. :) i have the same product, and I dont know if anyone had said this, but you can also put the beginning of the yarn through the loophole of the metal stand. easier for me than to twirl it around from the bottom of it. :) and i agree that THIS IS AN AMAZING TOOL! I even beat that shiny slippery polyester balls into neat and lovely polyester yarn cake. toodles! :)

[@wickedfiress]

Hahahahaha I am dying at "I don't have sloppy balls" hahaha :D

[@916simone]

U got me wanting one of these now. Back to joanns I go :)

[@neusamariavarvalhodemelole7741]

muito bom! gostei obrigada

[@fangchick93]

I fell in love with mine right after I got mine

[@michelleharrisloansigninga2974]

Nice.gonna get one

[@fayegon1]

Turned a frogged item into a nice neat ball. Thanks

[@SuperGalfriday]

Omg you’re killing me!🤣🤣 thank you for the awesome tutorial

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

THanks and it's hard to talk about the winder without innuendo.

[@papaunhammioi6647]

LOL! Very informative video w/ a little Mikey flavor, gotta love it! That was a great tip in re: the label. I have a Bday coming up I'll have to hint hint to the Hub;)) Thanks Mikey!

[@chineelu]

Haha you're so cute and hilarious! Thanks for all your videos:)

[@skh_okakok]

I want one now!!

[@candigurl198530]

the most balls and nuts in a G rated video ever!!! lol

[@tammy__8161]

No one likes loose nuts and sloppy balls. 80 Thank you for sharing your method for making them neat and tidy. Mine will much better from here on out!

[@rockinwithrammstein]

So...where's the blooper reel? You know that this was one of those ones that had multiple takes ;)

[@nadeau1954]

thank you!

[@nikkiladybug]

always love your tutorials!! thanks for posting! the part about inserting the label inside the ball at the end was so helpful too! i was originally going to put the ball in a plastic bag with the label, but this will be alot easier and save me on not having to buy a million gallon size bags :-)

[@WatchingOnYou]

Nice balls

[@rosewms1]

I now know what my next purchase will be!

[@kristensolivan373]

😂😂 YOU ARE AMAZING!!

[@dalferr]

Interesting!

[@fangchick93]

Thank you for this tutorial, I’m getting one tomorrow because rolling skein remainders into balls by hand is a literal pain. Also, my “couch” is my bed would a lap table work to clamp the winder on? Update: I got it and love it, $40 well spent, and it clamped to my lap table just fine

[@gaberowan2011]

I love mine wanted to watch you do it because you are so cute!

[@reuma7823]

Kia ora from Aotearoa (New Zealand), 😂 I love this video & I also nearly chocked on my cuppa with all the balls descriptions 😂. Anyhu thank you so much for this, I have literally just ordered one & can't wait to use it but I have 1 question, once I've finished can I leave it on the winder? Hope my message finds you & your loved one's well 💌

[@Tsiri09]

Than you.

[@lebriae]

Oh gosh I want one

[@TiffanyLovering]

OMG I couldn't stop laughing at this video!

[@navyboymommygramma]

U sure hope the one I ordered is as nice :)

[@kathrynmeador791]

I had a small problem with it collapsing. I also use a toilet paper tube, and it's great. I also make faux cables with them. Then I add a six-pack ring to DC around; join as a doily ring; and place toilet tube candles in the rings. It's great as an x-mas decor. And safer when you have little ones that may be tempted to "light up" a real candle.

[@rosewms1]

Mine ball winder is identical woks great on 4-ply, but messes up on any finer yarn like baby yarn or "Unforgettable" that is thinner and has a sheen or silkiness to it. Any suggestions? I go through boatloads of baby yarn for charity hats for the hospitals, and loads of Unforgetable for prayer shawls and keepsakes for the elderly. I love the center-pull the ball winder makes.

[@joantionette734]

Thank you for SLOW motion on putting the yarn on the winder. I felt like a complete idiot because I struggled with this one.

[@dianemacmillan4327]

Hi Mikie. I love my ball winder, but I did not like the way the yarn started to collapse as you use the yarn, so I came up with the idea to use the cardboard insert from toilet paper. I cut it down the middle to make it snug and tape it , not too tight or you can't get it off the winder. I also at times have to cut it around the top to make it the same size as the winder stem. I take the first string of yarn and put just a little tape onto the paper roller. It works perfect. and as your using the yarn, it will not collapse in the middle as most of the sights that show how to use this, once the yarn is done, they say to start using it from the center. Dosn't make sence as as you go along the ball starts to collapse. Give my suggestion a try and tell me what you think.

[@dianemacmillan4327]

Oh i forgot to say that when I use y yarn after balling it up, i start from the outside of the ball, not the center. Works so much better. I found i can sit the yarn on the floor next to where i am sitting and never have to adjust anything as the yarn pulls up without any problems....:) love to watch your video's you make me happy.

[@maryblueyes41]

Diane Macmillan Super great info Diane...I am just about to purchase a winder and will definitely use this idea...I have had the question of "how does the yarn hold up on these winders" running around in my head for days, and you just came up with the best solution ever...HUGE THANK YOU

[@siegeldude1]

doesn't anybody pull the yarn from the center of a yarn ball after making and while using one??? i DO!!

[@nousdeuxetdeux]

Merci

[@alexandriasummers9341]

So funny! Thanks.

[@jewv2231]

Excellent! Will it hold an average size skein ?

[@2626firefly]

Very funny and entertaining! I put a toilet paper roll over it and wind it up on that.

[@AlbertoRoca3D]

You're so calm and insightfull! Thanks a lot for such a well edited video!

[@7peacefrog]

I have never seen 1 of these, now I have something for my new to buy list! But what is a/the brand that you like best in this? I tried the other video link at the bottom, but it said not found :/ Thank you Mikey :)

[@lindaickes9852]

Which end of the skein do you pull from (inside or outside?) What holds a large skein while you are rolling it up?

[@toryncemunnett817]

I want one!😳

[@marilynkeddy8561]

oh my.....so funny! thanks for that!

[@kristanpettigrew-youngbloo1370]

I really like the winder. Where could I buy it online? Just got rid of my electric one, didn't like the cakes. The one you made looks like the one from a LYS i got last year. Perfect. The electric winder made them really sloppy. Thank you for the video 🤗❤

[@snowapple1493]

So, when you crochet from a wound ball, do you use the yarn coming out of the center of the ball or the yarn on the outside?

[@abbyray330]

Where are the review on the winders, when I clicked the link it came up page not found! I'm looking at purchasing a ball winder and need help one which one to get! Any advice will be greatly appreciated :)

[@lornahazelwood482]

Mikey thank you for this video. can you please let me know where you purchased the yarn ball winder.lorna hazelwood, also I been watching your videos for sometime.

[@HodgePodgeHarmony]

I read or saw somewhere that you reviewed different winders, but i have not been able to find it anywhere - if you did a review of different brands could someone post a link please?!

[@donnagalvin33]

This is on my Christmas list! Wow looks fun too .... no more sloppy balls ;) thank you for all yr videos :))

[@saundyfx6126]

Thank you for this video! I just bought one 2 days ago and made my first ball and it was lose, so this was a good tutorial for me.

[@Patchesmama21]

1) because my super savers seem to get messed up when I pull them from the middle or if I have to frog back it gets twisted. 2) could you use an empty toilet paper roll in the middle in lieu of the label?