Best online source for swift/ball winder?

kkatt82 · 02-18-2008, 05:43 PM

My wonderful hubby has given me the go-ahead to finally get a ball winder and swift. I'm hunting around online but I have no clue who the reputable dealers are? Anyone have any suggestions or experiences (good or bad) you'd like to share?

TIA!!

Kara

vaknitter · 02-18-2008, 05:50 PM

The hubby got mine off e-bay (he's addicted) and got a good deal buying both together. I believe this is the set he got...I've been using them for a year and love them.
http://cgi.ebay.com/SET-Large-GLIMAK...sid=p1638.m127

lactosefree · 02-18-2008, 08:40 PM

Originally Posted by vaknitter

The hubby got mine off e-bay (he's addicted) and got a good deal buying both together. I believe this is the set he got...I've been using them for a year and love them.
http://cgi.ebay.com/SET-Large-GLIMAK...sid=p1638.m127

This is the exact same set I own, and I absolutely love them! My friend gave it to me for my 30th birthday present, and I know she paid more than that for just the swift alone at my LYS. That's is a great price for both.

kkatt82 · 02-19-2008, 11:07 PM

Thanks! I appreciate the quick responses

cristeen · 02-20-2008, 01:23 AM

I got what looks like that exact same set from Joannes. With the 50% off coupons they run all the time, you can get them both for a decent price.

cftwo · 02-20-2008, 11:01 AM

I found a swift on Etsy - like this one http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9664431 and find that I really like this kind that sits on the table as opposed to clamps to the table. So far, I have not bought a ballwinder, but wind them myself. My cats like to try to catch the swift as it goes around. :D

cheesiesmom · 02-20-2008, 12:16 PM

I purchased mine (swift and winder) from joann's online with the coupon and it is simply lovely.

cheesiesmom

Sarahc409 · 02-22-2008, 11:37 AM

How does that swift on Etsy work? I would love to get one but it looks complicated.