Nøstepinnes (pronounced nost a pin a) (from the Scandinavian Nøstepinde)
L->R: Canarywood, Walnut, Walnut, Cherry, Walnut, Maple, Mahogany
These tools are especially useful when you only have one spindle and it is full or you have just purchased a skein of yarn that needs winding.
The Summer issue of Interweave Knits has a feature extolling the Nostepinne's virtues. |
A very old tool that is so useful. Many of us now have crank ball winders but they are rather cumbersome to bring along on retreats or in a suitcase when traveling.
When I was getting ready to go to CA, Jim made me a smaller version that fit easily into my spindle bag. The smaller ones work just as well as the larger models.
Small ($24) available in Canarywood, Cherry, Maple, Purpleheart, Sapelle Mahogany and Walnut
Large ($26) available in Maple, Sapelle Mahogany and Walnut
Here's a YouTube video that shows how to do the winding on so you get a nice egg or rounded center pull ball.
And here is a downloadable pdf.
And from Hatchtown Farm, another good explanation. |
Orifice Threading Hooks
Hand crafted of maple or cherry with brass tails.
No two are alike. We will choose for you. Some have a hanging cord, others do not. Please let us know if you need one with an extra long hook or a cord.
Comes in its own draw string bag.
$15.00
Also available packaged in the Spinner's Gift Kit |
Now available especially for a Baynes.
$18.50 
Made of maple or cherry, each turned handle is unique, with a brass hook that fits this wheel just right. $18.50 Please let us know your wood preference.
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Skeinwinder with analog counter
Each one hand crafted to order of solid maple.
- peg to peg = 11"
- height at tallest = 26"
- at widest = 26"
- base = 7" by 17.5"
$125 + $20 shipping for maple. Only maple available at this time.
"Oh my goodness I have been meaning to e-mail you to let you know I got my skeinwinder with the yarn counter and it is GORGEOUS! Works beautifully!
Thanks,
Annie" |
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BEKA Swift
Made in Minnesota of maple wood and light weight dowels. While not furniture quality craftsmanship, this swift is well made, very affordable and versatile. $55.00
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Need a ball winder too? |
 To adjust this swift for skeins smaller than 42"/105cm just replace the supplied dowels with 5/8 inch diameter ones from a Big Box store.
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This simple super easy to put together swift will take just about any size skein. From teeny to -- 78"/195 cm around.
It has ball bearings so moves easily and fast. When you are done it can be taken apart for storage.
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