Yarn swift - three styles, pros and cons

See three styles of yarn swifts, pros and cons for each, and what to consider when selecting a style.
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Hiya, I'm Mari from Mari's Miscellany. I'm glad you're here 💙
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[@jfm14]

I have the same Oregon Woodworker jumbo ballwinder and Amish-style swift. Both are worth every penny if you buy a lot of yarn in hanks or just like to rewind everything into uniform cakes.

[@noelleparris9451]

Hi! I enjoyed your review, Mari. And I am now interested in the Amish swift though I have the wood umbrella swift and it works fine 🙂 You are right about the yarn catching if you allow the yarn to unwind at an angle. It can be a tad annoying. So that is my reason for considering another one! Thanks for sharing.

[@jfm14]

I've seen the Amish-style swifts mounted on a wall too, so that's another option for saving space. I suppose you could do that with an umbrella-style too. And a clamp-on can go just about anywhere.

[@marismiscgiftshop]

Oh how neat I never thought of a wall mounted Amish swift, that totally works because they’re rigid and stable. I’m going to be updating these videos with more solutions and input soon, I’ll keep this idea in mind thanks for sharing!

[@andrewstiller1662]

Great video. I was on the fence for the longest time about which swift would work best for me. In the end, I bought an Amish swift, and I love it! Easy to use, easy to store, and the yarn doesn't catch on anything.

[@evietweevie3105]

Thanks for the video - you've helped me decide on a winder. I appreciate not having to learn lessons you've already learned!

[@sage.atilrahs]

I love your video!!! It was packed with so much helpful information and perspective!! 💡Now I’m off to spin some yarn!! 🧶💫

[@marismiscgiftshop]

Glad you liked it, thank you! Happy spinning!

[@Tori1401]

Thank you so much Miss Mari for taking the time to do this video :) This helps so much. Definitely going with the amish style swift. "Babcia" is polish for Grandma :) 13 grands and counting :) Pronounced Baw chee :) You did great.

[@marismiscgiftshop]

Glad to help, feel free to ask if you have more questions. And wow, 13 grands, what a treat! I've got two 💙

[@ruthievintage]

That was super helpful 😊 thanks so much.

[@lynnetaylor8974]

Very interesting. Thanks.

[@ExplorermatrixAN]

Hello Mari, thank you. You helped me decide on the swift I’ll purchased.

[@yarnchic60]

I just found your channel after searching for the yarn swift I just picked up at a barn sale for $6! It is the second one you talked about … I guess I got a good deal especially since it’s my first swift! Thanks for the info ! Just subscribed !💜

[@marismiscgiftshop]

Oh I love sales like that, and thrift shops. Great find! 💙

[@gamountainbluebird5475]

I love your information. Hi from Georgia!

[@esbs3268]

Thanks for showing the variety of yarn swifts you have used. I am shopping for one now. This was most helpful.

[@marismiscgiftshop]

Happy to help, let me know if there are any other topics you’d like covered 💙

[@mildredpage468]

So glad I saw this. I am waiting on my Amish yarn swift. I had ordered it bf I saw your video so this makes me feel so much better. Thank you!

[@marismiscgiftshop]

I hope it works well for you! Happy crafting 💙

[@Chela2022]

Very informative

[@lisam7572]

I'm super grateful that I found your video. I'm just starting out and really appreciate your advice on these different swifts!!

[@marismiscgiftshop]

Glad to help! Let me know if I can help work anything else

[@shirleymcdaniel4967]

Hi, just found you, subscribed, information clear, easy to understand.

[@marismiscgiftshop]

Welcome! I'm glad you're here. Feel free to ask any questions about yarn, knit or crochet. 💙

[@shirleymcdaniel4967]

Tried to open separate U Tube account for knitting/crafts didn't work. Have a lot to learn. 🤔

[@JaninaM]

I wish I'd found your video a couple of weeks ago before bought the second type. I would have bought the Amish style! I'm not thrilled with the one I've got. I'm having all the problems that you mentioned 🙁

[@marismiscgiftshop]

Oh no! Well now you know and you have a backup!

[@davidp9820]

Hi. Great video. You are lovely.

[@gaylescovel7308]

When i was searching on yt for reviews none showed up. 🙄 so since i dont buy hanks but in the off chance i do i settled for a #2 type that you showed. Except i dont think mine has that center screw. Its pretty stiff to stay inplace, i noticed n it turns easily too. Sure wish this came up when i searched before buying. 🤔

[@christinabailey6900]

I keep getting my yarn caught in the loop of the table pincher

[@maritzaestrada738]

are you going to review any winders? I really enjoy your review of the swifters, I will be getting the Amish since it can be stored easier.

[@marismiscgiftshop]

Hiya! At around 15 minutes I show two of the manual winders. I would go for the Jumbo from Oregon Woodworking. It’s strong and handles the larger skeins.

[@JennySimon206]

Omg I was just looking at that exact yarn winder from Oregon Woodworker. I am gonna get that one now for sure. The Stanwood was the other. I also need a swift. What do u think about the wall mount/table top ones? You can get one or the kit with the sensor to count for you the amount of yarn. I think I might get that disassembling one u have and get the sensor kit they sell seperatly to add to it. They also have a hand crank attachment.

[@marismiscgiftshop]

I like the table top swift best, but they need to be stabilized somehow. I put a piece of that grippy padding stuff you put under carpets to keep them from sliding. I put a couple layers of that down and it's perfect. I'm not a fan of the ones that you have to clip to anything, because it's often difficult to find the right place to clip it.

[@sommernetek7035]

My mom gave me her's about 5 years back. I had no idea what this thing was for, only figured it's got something to do with yarn, or what it's called. Looks like 2nd one. But mine is antique as my mom turned 80 this year 😀. Q- the yarn you put on the swift, do you buy it like that or do you make it? Sorry have not seen something like that. Just know about balls or cakes of yarn/wool. 😶

[@marismiscgiftshop]

Hiya! That’s so cool, I love antique crafting tools 💙 the yarn I’m using is hand dyed, and is in the form it comes from the mill, one continuous loop called a hank. The hank is tied up for dyeing, and then to use it we have to either hold it on a swift, or wind it into a skein, cake, or ball. I don’t recommend working with a hank of yarn from a swift because they can collapse and tangle the yarn. It’s happened to me a few times and was so frustrating !

[@janicerizzi1935]

Hi! You mentioned humidity ... does the amish style suffer at all when it's affected by humidity? Also, is the wood bare or is it coated with something? Thanks!

[@marismiscgiftshop]

Hiya! In my experience the Amish style doesn’t have issues in high humidity. Mine is about 4 years old, but it’s bare wood. Happy crafting!

[@auana3]

What I wanted to know is… what’s the different between the ones with a clamp, and the ones without it? Is it better to work with the swift clamped to the table? Does the ones without the clamp move around too much that make the work difficult, or not at all? I would love to hear your opinion about this detail. Thank you!

[@marismiscgiftshop]

Hiya! here's a bit of comparison based on my experiences: Clamp swifts - point of weakness at the clamp, they can come off the table/edge they're clamped onto - dependent upon having a table or properly sized-and-shaped edge to clamp onto (for example, I have a table with a rounded edge that won't take a clamp) - may not be able to clamp it onto a surface in a convenient location to where you want to work Table top swifts - also need to be stabilized to prevent movement, but I use cut up exercise bands on the bottom... they absorb the friction so the swift stays put and I have no problems with movement. In terms of performance, one thing I wanted to note about the Amish swift versus umbrella swift... - The umbrella swifts expand/contract as you use them and this itself can cause problems with snags, or the yarn dropping off the swift completely and getting tangled. - The amish swifts have rigid arms that don't expand/contract and I have way fewer problems with them all around. Hope that helps, let me know if you have any other questions!

[@auana3]

@@marismiscgiftshop Thank you so much for your answer. This is exactly what I wanted to hear to make my decision more secure on what swift I should buy. Happy Holidays!

[@haunted_poptart]

Where did you get the amish style swift? If you said, I missed it. Thanks!

[@marismiscgiftshop]

Hiya! I don’t think I did mention, sorry. I really need to update these videos! Mine are from www.stanwoodimports.com but they’re out of stock right now, and there are some other brands available on Amazon for cheaper. Happy crafting!