Learn how to use a yarn swift to untangle a hank or skein of yarn. There’s also a guide to find the best swift for your needs.
If you knit, crochet, spin your own yarn (or really do any kind of fiber craft), then chances are you may be interested in a yarn swift.
Using it allows you to untangle a skein or hank of yarn to be used for something else. Once untangled you can wind it into a ball, count the yardage, or even knit directly from it. I absolutely love having a yarn swift, and even included it in my list of the best gifts for crocheters and knitters.
You can also use it with a yarn winder to create a center pull ball or with a niddy noddy to measure the length of the yarn.
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What is a Yarn Swift?
A yarn swift is a device that you can place a skein or hank of yarn onto to help untangle the yarn.
By placing the yarn on a swift, you can pull on one end and untangle the yarn. From there, you can use a niddy noddy to measure the yardage, you could wind it into a ball with a yarn winder, or you could even knit or crochet directly from it.
Which is the Best Yarn Swift?
So, there are these two styles – tabletop and umbrella. Personally, I prefer the umbrella because it’s more space-efficient and easier to handle. And when it comes to materials, you’ve got the choice between wood or plastic.
Here are my recommendations for the best yarn swift:
- Best Budget Swift (Amazon)
- Best Wooden Swift (Amazon or Knit Picks)
- Best Tabletop Swift (Amazon)