
Beginner
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10 min 30 sec
01:01
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06:09
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03:20
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Crochet designer and author Twinkie Chan shows you two easy ways to turn a hank of yarn into a center-pull ball. While most yarns from big craft stores come in skeins—ready to use with a convenient yarn tail—many yarns from local shops are sold in hanks. A hank is a large loop of yarn twisted into itself, and if you try to work directly from it, you'll quickly end up with a tangled mess. That’s why learning to wind your own center-pull ball is a must. Twinkie walks you through the process with and without a yarn swift and ball winder, so you're covered either way.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Hank of yarn to wind
- Scissors
- Chair legs or similar
- Ball winder
- Swift
Downloads:
- Wind a hank into a center-pull ball without tools
- Use a swift and ball winder





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How to Wind a Center-Pull Ball Of Yarn Reviews
42 users recommended this class to a friend
Karen Clendenin
I had not thought of using the yarn label as the core to wind around when winding the skein by hand. Nice tip!
August 30, 2025
Jennifer Griffin
Great tutorial on winding yarn by hand or with a swift and ball winder!
August 21, 2025
Ann McKinnell
A wonderful class! I bought a yarn winder at the thrift shop and was thrilled to see Twinkie actually demonstrate its use.
July 26, 2025