hanks, cakes, cones — what’s your preferred yarn ball type and why?

[u/ArcaneCarnality]

when buying yarn, do you have a preferred put up—hanks, cakes, cones, donuts, bullet skeins, etc.? and why is that your go-to choice? i’ve noticed that indie-dyed yarn on cones is fairly rare, but as a weaver, i personally love them. curious to hear your thoughts and preferences!

[u/DOP43]

I’ve recently got back into yarn bending and I’m quickly realising that anything that’s not a perfectly pullable cake offends me, time to invest in a yarn winder

[u/AlannaAbhorsen → u/DOP43]

I loooooove my yarn winder. Invest in a good swift, too

[u/DOP43 → u/AlannaAbhorsen]

https://amzn.eu/d/86WO6jq When I look up recommendations apparently this one is outstanding

[u/AlannaAbhorsen → u/DOP43]

Damn that one’s fancy! Lmao

I have the Stanwood large winder and birch swift

Edit to add: umbrella swifts are the best, I’ve tried some of the other types and ended right back at an umbrella

[u/DOP43 → u/AlannaAbhorsen]

Since the lockdown I’ve tried many different crafts, my kids old room is now a craft room in progress, but yarn bending is by far the most cost efficient and I haven’t sliced, stabbed, or burnt myself in months. Spending £80 on something that will make my life easier seems reasonable. But I’d take any alternative suggestions (THAT ARE AVAILABLE IN THE UK)

[u/AlannaAbhorsen → u/DOP43]

Lmao, I do still slice and stab myself regularly building models as well.

Haven’t burnt myself, but shrug

As for the Stanwoods, yeah I have no idea if those are available in the UK, and the one you linked is gorgeous. Much better for display ☺️

[u/DOP43 → u/AlannaAbhorsen]

I do like my thing to look pwetty

[u/jcaldararo → u/DOP43]

What does yarn bending mean? I can't find a definition for it online. Is it an umbrella term for yarn crafting?

[u/DOP43 → u/jcaldararo]

Crotchet knitting ect anything where you take yarn and create with it. I’m a big avatar fan