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DIY Yarn Swift — Easy Home Hack for Knitters
Feb 01, 202409:00 A.M.
Embark on a journey to elevate your knitting prowess effortlessly and infuse each stitch with a personal touch through a DIY yarn swift. Unleash your creativity as you craft an affordable and convenient tool to elevate your knitting experience.
A yarn swift is a valuable tool for knitters and crocheters, facilitating the winding of yarn hanks or skeins into manageable balls. This device, often used with a ball winder, rotates in a circle, smoothly unwinding the yarn. The adjustable center accommodates hanks of various sizes.
In this article, we'll guide you through creating your own DIY yarn swift, providing a cost-effective solution to enhance your knitting experience. Let's dive in!
Easy Steps to DIY Yarn Swift
Tools and Materials You'll Need:
- 1 expandable coat rack,
- 4 large pegs (any pegs that are about 3 inches or longer will work)
- 1 lazy susan (15 inches and below is recommended)
- 6 screws (the thickness will depend on how thick your coat rack and lazy susan are; you will be screwing two of them into both pieces to hold them together, so you'll want the screws to be long enough to get through both)
- A drill
Instructions:
1. Replace short pegs on each corner of the coat rack with longer ones, creating pilot holes in each peg using a drill. If needed, use existing screws; otherwise, opt for suitable replacements.
A person removing short pegs on a yarn swift | Source: YouTube/@SteveRamsey
2. Turn the lone short peg on the end to prevent yarn interference during winding.
A person adding long pegs on a yarn swift | Source: YouTube/@SteveRamsey
3. Center the coat rack on the lazy susan. It doesn't have to be precise.
4. Clamp the coat rack onto the lazy susan to prevent movement during drilling.
5. Use the drill to create two pilot holes on the bottom middle rungs, ensuring they are away from the center.
A person using a drill to create holes | Source: YouTube/@SteveRamsey
6. Screw in the screws, avoiding drilling into the base; ensure minimal protrusion of the pointy end on the bottom.
A person screwing screws on a yarn swift | Source: YouTube/@SteveRamsey
7. The final step is to confirm that the coat rack still contracts in and out, allowing various yarn skeins to be accommodated.
A complete DIY yarn swift | Source: YouTube/@SteveRamsey
8. Your DIY yarn swift is complete!
Crafting your DIY yarn swift at home is a breeze with these straightforward steps. Not only is this method cost-effective, but it also adds convenience, elevating your knitting experience to new heights. Enjoy the simplicity and practicality of your homemade yarn swift as you enhance your knitting skills effortlessly.
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