{"title":"Yarn Winding","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Little Yarn Store stocks yarn winding tools from Ashford, Clover, and KnitPro, including manual ball winders, the Ashford e-Ball electric winder, and wooden umbrella and natural swifts. Perfect for turning hanks into neat, centre-pull cakes that are easy to knit or crochet from and won't tangle in your project bag. If you'd rather not wind your own, our in-house yarn winding service will do it for you, charged per hank. Shop online with delivery Australia-wide, or visit us in store in Brisbane.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"knitpro-natural-swift","title":"KnitPro Natural Swift","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe KnitPro Natural Swift is a hank winder. It is an essential tool for knitters and crocheters who love hand-dyed yarns. Use in conjunction with a ball winder to easily and quickly turn hanks into balls, ready for use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThings to Note:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade with a natural birch finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 48 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 71 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCircumference: 152 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClamp opening: 4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KnitPro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44566532817083,"sku":"","price":156.25,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/8281\/products\/knitpro-natural-swift-769993.jpg?v=1694994535"},{"product_id":"knitpro-ball-winder","title":"KnitPro Ball Winder","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe KnitPro Ball Winder is a must-have tool for any yarn enthusiast. This compact and lightweight ball winder is designed to help you quickly and easily wind your yarn into tidy, centre-pull balls that are perfect for knitting, crocheting, and weaving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is made from durable materials and features a sturdy, ergonomic design that's easy to use. Its smooth, effortless winding mechanism ensures your yarn is wound evenly and tangle-free, making it easy to work with and preventing frustration during your crafting process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ball winder is designed to handle a variety of yarn weights and can wind up to 100 g of yarn at a time, making it perfect for larger projects. Its compact size makes it easy to store when not in use, and its lightweight design means it's easy to take with you on the go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThings to Note:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe built-in table clamp will work on table thickness up to 6.5 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KnitPro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44566533800123,"sku":"","price":78.25,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/8281\/products\/knitpro-ball-winder-171755.jpg?v=1694994534"},{"product_id":"ashford-ball-winder","title":"Ashford Ball Winder","description":"\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Ashford Ball Winder allows you to wind balls of yarn up to 500 g quickly and effortlessly. It is manufactured from beautiful New Zealand beech timber.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThings to Note:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinds balls up to 500 g.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinds both clockwise and anti-clockwise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eComes with an 8 mm yarn guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHas mounted rubber feet and a table clamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ashford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45825736933563,"sku":"","price":299.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/8281\/files\/ashford-ball-winder-ashford-the-little-yarn-store-725350.webp?v=1746015199"},{"product_id":"ashford-wooden-umbrella-swift","title":"Ashford Wooden Umbrella Swift","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Ashford Wooden Umbrella Swift is a hank winder. It is an essential tool for knitters and crocheters who love hand-dyed yarns. Use in conjunction with a ball winder to easily and quickly turn hanks into balls, ready for use.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThings to Note:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe swift clamps easily to the table.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is adjustable and portable, with smooth, quick rotation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ashford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45847913857211,"sku":null,"price":255.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/8281\/files\/ashford-wooden-umbrella-swift-ashford-the-little-yarn-store-712273.webp?v=1712909201"},{"product_id":"ashford-e-ball-winder","title":"Ashford e-Ball (Electric) Winder","description":"\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Ashford e-Ball (Electric) Winder allows you to wind balls of yarn up to 500 g quickly and effortlessly without the need for manual spinning. It is manufactured from beautiful New Zealand beech timber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThings to Note:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinds balls up to 500 g.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInfinitely variable speed. A soft start allows you to control the yarn as it starts to wind onto the cone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinds both clockwise and anti-clockwise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt comes with a foot switch for better control of your yarn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eComes with an 8 mm yarn guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHas mounted rubber feet and a table clamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA 12V mains power cord is included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe net weight of the e-Ball Winder is 2.5 kilos.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ashford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46136158552251,"sku":null,"price":775.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/8281\/files\/ashford-e-ball-winder-ashford-the-little-yarn-store-911134.webp?v=1715666961"},{"product_id":"clover-yarn-ball-winder","title":"Clover Yarn Ball Winder","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product__block__description rte body-size-4\" style=\"--pb: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Clover Yarn Ball Winder is an essential tool for yarn enthusiasts. This lightweight and compact ball winder is expertly designed to effortlessly create neat, centre-pull balls of yarn, ideal for various crafts such as knitting, crocheting, and weaving. It is crafted in Japan using superior materials.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThings to Note:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Clover Yarn Ball Winder has a winding capacity of 130 g of yarn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Clover","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46331098792123,"sku":"","price":156.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/8281\/files\/clover-yarn-ball-winder-clover-the-little-yarn-store-756653.webp?v=1729134060"},{"product_id":"yarn-winding-service-per-hank","title":"Yarn Winding Service (Per Hank)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor yarns that come in hanks, you are unable to knit or crochet directly from them. We are happy to wind your yarn into cakes for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe price is per hank. If you require multiple hanks wound, please purchase the required number of this service. If you require only certain hanks to be wound, please let us know in your order notes which ones are to be wound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe aware that once your yarn has been wound, it will no longer be refundable. Additionally, please note that yarn winding can add a delay to the shipping process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThings to Note:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe can only wind hanks that have been purchased at our store.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe are unable to wind the following yarns as they do not perform well on our winder:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLife in the Long Grass Moon Sock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIsager Spinni\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIsager Tvinni\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to wind your own yarn? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can absolutely wind your beautiful yarn by hand however it can be time consuming and a bit tricky if you're doing this for the first time. To wind your skein without a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thelittleyarnstore.com\/products\/clover-yarn-ball-winder\" title=\"Ball Winder\"\u003ewool winder\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thelittleyarnstore.com\/products\/ashford-wooden-umbrella-swift\" title=\"Swift\"\u003eswift\u003c\/a\u003e follow the steps below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst wrap the loop around your bent knees while sitting or over back of two chairs facing away from each other with ample distance but ensuring the tension is not too tight. You can also have a friend hold it between outstretched hands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNext carefully cut all ties. Hold one of the ends against your palm with pinky and ring finger throughout winding so you can find it later!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThen begin winding yarn diagonally, criss-crossing around outstretched index and middle fingers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep winding diagonally, until a little ball has formed. Now ease fingers out and pop ball onto thumb; rotate ball on thumb as you continue to wind with gentle tension. Use inner tail to begin knitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"The Little Yarn Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46711884054715,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/8281\/files\/Titles.png?v=1787392395"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/8281\/collections\/Yarn_Winding.png?v=1790307401","url":"https:\/\/www.thelittleyarnstore.com\/collections\/yarn-winding.oembed","provider":"The Little Yarn Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}