--- product_id: 3914795 title: "YBW-A Hand-Operated Yarn Ball Winder, 4-Ounce" brand: "stanwood needlecraft" price: "KD 19.82" currency: KWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 category: "Stanwood Needlecraft" url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/3914795-ybw-a-hand-operated-yarn-ball-winder-4-ounce store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # Smoother & quieter winding 4 oz yarn capacity Unbreakable metal crank YBW-A Hand-Operated Yarn Ball Winder, 4-Ounce **Brand:** stanwood needlecraft **Price:** KD 19.82 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🧵 Spin your yarn game up a notch—because your projects deserve the best! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** YBW-A Hand-Operated Yarn Ball Winder, 4-Ounce by stanwood needlecraft - **How much does it cost?** KD 19.82 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/3914795-ybw-a-hand-operated-yarn-ball-winder-4-ounce) ## Best For - stanwood needlecraft enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted stanwood needlecraft brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Durable Metal Crank:** Built to last with an unbreakable crank that delivers smooth, reliable winding every time. - • **Compact Clamp-On Design:** Securely attaches to tables up to 1.75" thick—portable and stable wherever creativity strikes. - • **Whisper-Quiet Operation:** Enjoy a quieter, smoother winding experience that won’t disrupt your creative flow or your space. - • **Trusted Quality & Warranty:** Backed by a 1-year unconditional warranty, ensuring peace of mind for your crafting investment. - • **Effortless Center-Pull Balls:** Create perfectly tensioned yarn balls that keep your projects tangle-free and ready to knit. ## Overview The Stanwood Needlecraft YBW-A Hand-Operated Yarn Ball Winder is a premium, durable tool designed for serious knitters and crafters. Featuring an unbreakable metal crank and a 4-ounce yarn capacity, it produces smooth, center-pull yarn balls that prevent tangles and improve knitting efficiency. Its clamp-on base fits tables up to 1.75 inches thick, offering stability and portability. Quieter and sturdier than previous models, it comes with a 1-year unconditional warranty, making it a must-have for anyone looking to save time and enhance their yarn winding experience. ## Description This yarn ball winder (Model YBW-A) makes center pull yarn balls with a capacity of about 4 ounces. The clamp-on base allows it to be firmly fixed at the edges of tables, chairs, benches, or any other convenient locations. The maximum thickness of table that this can clamp on to is about 1 3/4\\". It is best to be used with a swift yarn winder (Umbrella or Amish style, both available under Stanwood Needlecraft brand names). But you can easily replace a swift with other devices or just simply your arms. The craftsmanship on these ball winders is superior. In comparison to our model YBW-B, this winder is smoother and makes less noise while winding. Review: Just Amazing! - EASY to set up, EASY to use, SAVES hours of rolling into a ball, GREAT price. Where has this been all of my life! Made yarn cakes all afternoon and saved myself hours of work and cramped fingers. My unit worked like magic and if it were to break tomorrow, I'd still order another one, I like it that much. Can't thank the brain that thought this one up, wow oh wow! Highly recommend this yarn tool to those folks who use yarn for any project. Just hold your tension slightly tight and you will be astounded! Review: Great Little Device - After knitting for years and trying to "hold on to that darn ball of yarn that kept jumping out of my lap," I decided to purchase this. The great thing is it creates a ball that you call pull from the center and so the yarn doesn't move. I bought this in conjunction with a yarn swift manufactured by the same company. The two work together beautifully to tame all that runaway yarn. Very easy to operate. My grandson, age 10, was eager to help me rewind all my yarn. I showed him one time how to load the skein of yarn on the swift, feed it to the ball winder, and he took over winding all my yarn. Once the yarn is wound with this device, it stores easier and knits so much easier. I highly recommend this item. It is a small investment that will yield great pleasure. If you have yarn that is already in a ball, just put the yarn ball in a small box, like a shoebox, and load up the ball winder. It is very easy to reshape the ball into the new shape. I love this! ## Features - Makes Center-pull Balls - High Quality, Unbreakable Metal Crank - 4 oz Capacity - Smoother, quiter and Sturdier Than the Discontinued Royal Ball Winder - One Year Unconditional Warranty ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B004B44PYI | | Best Sellers Rank | #79,383 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #55 in Weaving Ball Winders | | Brand Name | Stanwood Needlecraft | | Color | White | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,773) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00843719009052 | | Item Thickness | 1.75 Inches | | Item Weight | 0.8 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Oriental Touch LLC | | Material Composition | Plastic | | Material Type | metal | | Product Care Instructions | Machine Wash | | UPC | 843719009052 885783606508 046947892131 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | 1 year manufacturer | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Stanwood Needlecraft - **Color:** White - **Compatible Crochet Hook US Size:** All US crochet hook sizes - **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00843719009052 - **Item Thickness:** 1.75 Inches - **Item Weight:** 0.8 Pounds - **Material:** metal - **Material Composition:** Plastic - **Product Care Instructions:** Machine Wash - **UPC:** 843719009052 885783606508 046947892131 ## Images ![YBW-A Hand-Operated Yarn Ball Winder, 4-Ounce - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71L9JeaOPzL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Do you think this winder might work with crochet cotton?** A: Yes, it works with crochet Cotten. I’ve also used with two and three strands which makes it easy when crocheting with multiple strands. **Q: My yarn is always getting caught in my Lacis winder gears, will that happen with this one too?** A: This happened with the last yarn winder that I had. Very frustrating! Not with this one. It also will hold the entire hank of yarn. Just have to turn it slowly. Running fast creates problems. **Q: Will this work for an 100g skein of sock yarn?** A: Yes. 100g is about 3.5 oz, ideally this ball winder is designed for 4oz skeins, though will hold 5oz skeins easily as long as your careful towards the end. **Q: Can you make the ball tighter?** A: I hold on to the yarn as it feeds into the threader to get a tighter ball, and insert a small wound up index card with yarn specs attached to a plastic clip and insert in the center as I pull the ball off. The ball shouldn’t really be tight because the yarn needs to keep its elasticity. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just Amazing! *by K***A on August 20, 2024* EASY to set up, EASY to use, SAVES hours of rolling into a ball, GREAT price. Where has this been all of my life! Made yarn cakes all afternoon and saved myself hours of work and cramped fingers. My unit worked like magic and if it were to break tomorrow, I'd still order another one, I like it that much. Can't thank the brain that thought this one up, wow oh wow! Highly recommend this yarn tool to those folks who use yarn for any project. Just hold your tension slightly tight and you will be astounded! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Little Device *by B***D on May 26, 2014* After knitting for years and trying to "hold on to that darn ball of yarn that kept jumping out of my lap," I decided to purchase this. The great thing is it creates a ball that you call pull from the center and so the yarn doesn't move. I bought this in conjunction with a yarn swift manufactured by the same company. The two work together beautifully to tame all that runaway yarn. Very easy to operate. My grandson, age 10, was eager to help me rewind all my yarn. I showed him one time how to load the skein of yarn on the swift, feed it to the ball winder, and he took over winding all my yarn. Once the yarn is wound with this device, it stores easier and knits so much easier. I highly recommend this item. It is a small investment that will yield great pleasure. If you have yarn that is already in a ball, just put the yarn ball in a small box, like a shoebox, and load up the ball winder. It is very easy to reshape the ball into the new shape. I love this! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just what I needed *by R***C on March 5, 2024* I really do like this little yarn winder. I have slowly converted half of my yarn collection into cakes and it is easy to do while watching TV. Just take your time, don't rush it, this is not a race. Also, don't forget what you are doing as you are winding and make a cake the size of a dinner plate. I almost did that. The cakes hold together pretty well and a regular skein of yarn will convert into 3 or 4 cakes, depending on the size of that skein. I store them in 1 gallon size zip lock bags to keep the colors together and the yarn clean. Update: I have had this yarn winder for 6 weeks and just wanted to emphasize how much I like it. It is nothing fancy and I have to crank it myself but it does a great job. I am happy with the yarn cakes it makes. They average between 3 1/2" to 4" in diameter. That is a good size for me. ## Frequently Bought Together - Stanwood Needlecraft YBW-A Hand-Operated Yarn Ball Winder, 4-Ounce - Stanwood Needlecraft Wooden Umbrella Swift - Medium --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/3914795-ybw-a-hand-operated-yarn-ball-winder-4-ounce](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/3914795-ybw-a-hand-operated-yarn-ball-winder-4-ounce) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-05-13*