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| 4.25 inches | | Product Width:
| 7.5 inches | | Product Height:
| 6.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 1.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 7.3 inches | | Package Width:
| 5.8 inches | | Package Height:
| 4.3 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.0 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 34 reviews |
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57 of 58 found the following review helpful:
 Ok for a basic winderJan 02, 2007
By I. Cox
I have been using this ball winder for a year. The spindle that holds the yarn has broken down, and sometimes flies off the winder while I'm in the middle of winding a ball. Also, you definitely can't wind balls bigger than about 4 - 5 oz of yarn - if you have a bigger skein, you will probably need to go down to your LYS to ask them to help out, or you can wind it up the old fashioned way. All-in-all, it's a decent product for small skeins of yarn, but with bits of it already breaking off, I'm not seeing it worth the price.
42 of 42 found the following review helpful:
 A must have gadget for knitters!Apr 02, 2008
By NYCchick
"NYCchick"
I have been using the Lacis ball winder for about a year and have to say that it one of the most justified purchases I've made.
When I purchased the winder, I was somewhat concerned with the negative reviews, however I'm fortunate to have two local yarn shops (LYS) very close by, so I knew that they were simply designed and simple to use. I figured that if I couldn't get it to work, someone at the LYS would assist.
Naturally, I was anxious to wind everything in sight, as soon as it arrived. Much to my surprise, it wasn't working the way I expected. Assembly is minimum, so when the yarn kept getting caught under the gear and just not winding correctly, I thought that there was something "wrong" with my winder.
I'd read, re-read the directions, but it took some playing around and sheer luck to figure out what I was doing wrong. The guide rod, which the manual instructs you to pull out, actually has to be pulled hard and must snap into place in the center of the base. Otherwise, arm falls, doesn't guide properly and makes a mess of your yarn.
Once I solved the problem, I had no more problems.
Although the reviews are not glowing and the Royal winder seems to be a favorite, let me just point out that the winder, unlike your choice in yarn or knitting, or crochet needles, are basically the same.
I definitely recommend it to anyone, especially at the current discounted price of $23...it's money well spent!
13 of 15 found the following review helpful:
 Yarn Ball WinderJan 19, 2008
By K. Penticoff
Very disappointed in the flimsy construction of this product; would not attach securely and would not feed the yarn through properly.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Yarn Ball WinderDec 23, 2007
By L. Pino
Excellent yarn ball winder. Made of plastic and very sturdy. Very easy to wind your yarn into balls by simply turning the crank. Even better when used in combination with a yarn umbrella. Highly recommend. Received in perfect condition, and it was a quick and easy transaction.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Good News SolutionDec 13, 2010
By Gail
Recently, I bought my first yarn ball winder and I love the concept. I should have gotten one years ago. This particular brand (Lacis), however, has some design flaws. Like, the yarn tends to get tangled up in the exposed gears. Good News! There is a way to modify it. For those who have the Lacis brand yarn ball winder, here is a solution: Take a flexible piece of plastic, such as a lid from a 32 oz. yogurt container or one a little larger. Cut a circle out of the center allowing the lid to fit snugly on the bottom of the "spindle". (There is still room to be able to secure the spindle to the base). This remedy not only helps prevent yarn tangle in the gears, but allows you to make a larger ball, say form a 5 oz. skein. It is also important to keep the yarn taut while winding to avoid making a loose yarn ball. Now I want to turn all my skeins into a yarn ball. :o)
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