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Yarn Dispenser by Yarn Valet – Non-Slip Base with Built-in Holder for Markers, Pattern and 4” Gauge Ruler

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Material polycarbonate
Brand Yarn Valet
Color Mint and Creme
Item Weight 0.24 Pounds
Product Care Instructions Machine Wash
Number of Pieces 1

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  • Designed to hold yarn and twirls to deliver perfect tension and clean yarn while you knit or crochet
  • Rubberized bottom will keep dispenser from sliding when yarn is pulled while knitting/crocheting
  • Additional features include: 4" in/cm gauge ruler on the base, stitch marker holders and slot to hold pattern
  • Measures approximately: 6” length, 8” height, 5” width and will hold most size skeins of yarn
  • Made in America

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We love smooth tension! Sitting to the side of the stitcher, the Yarn Dispenser “twirls” the skein or ball and lets the yarn release at just the perfect tension. Additional features include a 4 in/cm gauge ruler, stitch marker holders and a pattern holder slot, just for fun.

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4.1 out of 5 stars
4.1 out of 5
1,073 global ratings

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Customers are happy with ease of use. They mention that it's too lightweight and needs a little bit more weight to keep it upright. They also say that the yarn will sometimes fall and catch on the slits at the top. Customers also have issues with slippage. Opinions are mixed on quality, stability, value, and spin.

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148 customers mention103 positive45 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the yarn dispenser. Some mention that the concept works well, it's simple and very useful, while others say that it'd be better if it was nonslip. They also say that the dispenser is not as stable as they would think, flimsy, and poorly executed. Customers also mention that soft twists have a tendency to snag in the openings at the base of the spindle and get stuck in the notches.

"...The design is very simple but also very useful. The pads on the bottom keep it from moving around and the spindle turns and spins with ease...." Read more

"Great gadget for knitters & crocheters!I got this on a whim, especially after buying my first yarn winder...." Read more

"...I have found that it is not extremely stable even with the rubber feet attached...." Read more

"...It is working well for me so far, and I really love not having to pull from the center of the skein, which I had been doing...." Read more

30 customers mention23 positive7 negative

Customers like the ease of use of the yarn. They mention it's convenient, and makes knitting or crochet projects easier. Some say it'll make working with thread or yarn a breeze. Overall, most are happy with the ease and convenience of use.

"...Helps keep tension even in stitches (usually-see below).* Easy to use.* Very lightweight and portable.*..." Read more

"...No muss, no fuss. The little rubber feet on the bottom are cool - keep it from slipping off the table...." Read more

"I just plop my yarn cake on the spool and I’m ready to go. Very convenient for me as I can now actually see how much yarn I have left on the cake as..." Read more

"...It keeps tipping over and it’s frustrating. Easier to not use it." Read more

42 customers mention20 positive22 negative

Customers are mixed about the stability of the yarn dispenser. Some mention it holds the yarn securely, turns easily, and doesn't snag. However, others say that it's really light so it tips over easily.

"...the base, which means when the yarn gets a little tight the entire thing topples over...." Read more

"...This dispenser is a great tool to keep your yarn in place, and feed it without knots (hooray!!)...." Read more

"...It wobbles and tips over easily when using a tall skein ( as opposed to a ball of yarn) and I have had to manually pull out enough yarn to work with..." Read more

"...This keeps the yarn in one place so that it doesn't move around the table, and something like this should have been invented LONG ago, in my opinion...." Read more

36 customers mention21 positive15 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the yarn. Some mention that it's fine for the price, reasonable, and a good purchase, while others say that it’s not worth the money, cheap, and falls over.

"...For the money, this was a very good buy. I attached the little rubber feet and it has stayed in place very well for me...." Read more

"...Yarn bowls are too expensive and heavy to be carrying around...." Read more

"...Luckily, it wasnt terribly expensive." Read more

"...While it was not terribly expensive, it's still not worth the money." Read more

35 customers mention15 positive20 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the spin of the yarn. Some mention that it spins nicely, easily, and twirls like it should. However, others say that it doesn't spin that easily, is not very easy to use, and the yarn does not spin well.

"...What I DO NOT love about the yarn dispenser:* The turn isn't smooth out of the box...." Read more

"...The pads on the bottom keep it from moving around and the spindle turns and spins with ease. I do not have to tug on the yarn...." Read more

"Like other reviewers I found that the yarn goes under the spinning part and gets stuck in the notches...." Read more

"This thing does twirl like it should. The top is heavier than the base, which means when the yarn gets a little tight the entire thing topples over...." Read more

46 customers mention11 positive35 negative

Customers are not satisfied with the weight of the yarn holder. They mention that it's too lightweight, has no weight at the base, and is flimsy. Some say that the base seems to not be weighted enough, and the yarn can catch badly.

"This thing does twirl like it should. The top is heavier than the base, which means when the yarn gets a little tight the entire thing topples over...." Read more

"This gets the job done. But isn’t super stable. It needs a little bit more weight to keep it upright...." Read more

"...It is compact enough to take along and toss into my yarn bag...." Read more

"...My biggest issue, by far, is that it's just TOO lightweight...." Read more

41 customers mention0 positive41 negative

Customers are not satisfied with the durability of the yarn. They mention that it falls and gets caught on the slits at the top. The yarn also rolls around on the floor. Some say that the yarn occasionally requires a tug when it comes from the bottom. Overall, some customers are not happy with the product's durability.

"...The only slight drawback is that the yarn occasionally requires a tug when it comes from the bottom of the skein, but I've gotten used to that now..." Read more

"...Alas, no matter what I did, the yarn twisted up on itself in tighter-than-tight curly-cues...." Read more

"...It wobbles and tips over easily when using a tall skein ( as opposed to a ball of yarn) and I have had to manually pull out enough yarn to work with..." Read more

"...When the yarn catches on the little notches in the spindle, if I don't notice it will sometimes flip the whole thing when then flies onto the..." Read more

29 customers mention5 positive24 negative

Customers are not satisfied with the slippage of the yarn. Some mention that the base is too light, it slides around when they pull on the yarn, and the non-slip bottom doesn't work. The base is also not non-skid, and it tips over at the slightest tug.

"...I found that because it's plastic on plastic, the spinning motion can become a little more difficult as you use it, and it will tense up...." Read more

"...It also slides EVERYWHERE. It does have little rubber nubs that you have to put on the bottom, but they still slide...." Read more

"...of this product, but the title is very misleading -- the base is definitely NOT non-slip...." Read more

"...but due to being lighter weight than most skeins of yarn, it slides around and tips over before it will spin...." Read more

Great spinning tool but does snag some yarns at the base of the spindle
4 Stars
Great spinning tool but does snag some yarns at the base of the spindle
I've been looking for something like this and was happy to purchase it. It works great at holding cakes of yarn as well as regular skeins. I especially appreciate it for some of the more “floppy” styles of skeins. I use it in crochet and find that the slight tension it puts on the yarn helps keep my gauge accurate.The one problem I have encountered (and why this review is a 4 instead of a 5) is that some yarns, especially boucle and soft twists have a tendency to snag in the openings at the base of the spindle. I'm not sure why those are part of the design as I can't think of any reason for them.To solve the problem, my first fix was that I used blue tape and carefully applied it so it would cover the slits completely (otherwise they would continue to snag.) After a few skeins, I found that the tape started to peel off. My next fix has worked well and has stayed on through at least 30 skeins with no problem. I used some of the press and cling wrap plastic (available at the grocery store) and pressed it on and trimmed it to fit. That has solved the problem for me. I will try to upload some pictures to show how it looks once in place.This tool has made a big difference in my use of skeins. I had always pulled from the center except with cake style yarn. I now pull from the outside for almost all of my projects.
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