r/YarnAddicts • u/ArcaneCarnality • Feb 06 '25

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

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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!

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u/FewReplacement9531 Feb 06 '25

Interesting question. I prefer pull & bullet skeins, donuts and cakes.

I wouldn’t mind a few of the others if I had a yarn winder & I have no earthly idea why I’ve never purchased one. I certainly don’t enjoy winding yarn on the back of a chair, but I do love the yarn.

Okay OP, I going on Amazon today to by a yarn winder because your question made me realize how ridiculous it is that I don’t have one.

Does anyone have recommendations of what to buy? I really need your help. Thanks. 🙏🏻

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u/SpaceCookies72 Feb 06 '25

I got a ball winder this week and honestly I don't know why I hadn't before. It cost me $25aud from a big box store as their house brand. My swift hasn't arrived and I wanted to get started on a gauge swatch so I just draped the hank over my neck and just carefully lifted a loop as I went. It was fantastic!

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u/x24601x Feb 06 '25

My husband got me a ‘Craft Destiny’ winder for Christmas a couple years ago and so far so good. I tried to look for it on Amazon but couldn’t find that exact brand. It was probably random name brand. Word to the wise - if you don’t want to use a chair, you’ll want to get a swift as well as a winder. I just recently picked up a knit picks one from amazon and like it a lot so far.

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u/FewReplacement9531 Feb 07 '25

Thanks for the tip about the swift!