--- product_id: 48703688 title: "Yarn Swift, Stable Umbrella Holder for Skeins, Flexible Lightweight Design" brand: "seawhisper" price: "R1625" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/48703688-yarn-swift-stable-umbrella-holder-for-skeins-flexible-lightweight-design store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Compact fold + protective storage case Adjustable 21" x 19" x 17" size Thicker, sturdier metal parts Yarn Swift, Stable Umbrella Holder for Skeins, Flexible Lightweight Design **Brand:** seawhisper **Price:** R1625 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🧶 Spin your skeins in style—compact, sturdy, and smooth for every yarn lover’s must-have! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Yarn Swift, Stable Umbrella Holder for Skeins, Flexible Lightweight Design by seawhisper - **How much does it cost?** R1625 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/48703688-yarn-swift-stable-umbrella-holder-for-skeins-flexible-lightweight-design) ## Best For - seawhisper enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted seawhisper brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Versatile Setup:** Use horizontally or vertically to fit your workspace and style, maximizing efficiency and comfort during every project. - • **Engineered for Stability:** Robust 1.75" clamp secures swift firmly on tables up to 1.75" thick—perfect for focused winding sessions without slip. - • **Lightweight Metal Design:** Lighter than traditional wood swifts, folds compactly for easy storage and portability—ideal for the modern creative on the go. - • **Smooth, Silent Operation:** Precision metal joints ensure snag-free, near-silent spinning so you can binge your favorite podcast while winding. - • **All-Yarn Compatible Workhorse:** Handles everything from delicate lace to bulky Aran yarns with ease—unravel thrifted sweaters or wind fresh skeins flawlessly. ## Overview The Seawhisper Yarn Swift is a premium metal yarn holder designed for professional and hobbyist knitters alike. Featuring thicker, sturdier metal parts and a versatile clamp, it securely mounts on tables up to 1.75" thick and can be set up horizontally or vertically. Its lightweight, foldable design fits neatly into a protective storage case, making it highly portable. Engineered for smooth, silent operation, it effortlessly handles yarn weights from delicate lace to heavy Aran, making it perfect for winding skeins or unraveling sweaters. Ideal for millennial crafters seeking efficiency, durability, and style in their creative toolkit. ## Description Will this yarn swift damage my wooden craft table? Our swift features a sturdy 1.75" clamp designed for stability. To provide 100% protection for delicate wood surfaces, we recommend placing a small piece of felt or fabric under the clamp. It stays securely anchored without leaving a mark! Does the yarn get caught in the metal connecting rings during high-speed winding? Our swift is designed for smooth operation. To prevent snagging, ensure the yarn is positioned above the loops. The precision-engineered metal joints provide a much smoother rotation than traditional wooden swifts. Is it sturdy enough for heavy worsted or bulky yarn hanks? Absolutely! It's a "workhorse" that handles everything from lace weight to heavy Aran. The reinforced metal construction is specifically designed to remain stable even with 100g+ hanks. How do I store it when not in use? Does it take up much space? It's incredibly portable! It folds down more compactly than wood models and comes with a dedicated 17.5" storage case to keep it clean and prevent damage between projects. Does it make a squeaking noise like the wooden ones? No. Our metal-on-plastic mechanism is designed for near-silent operation. You can enjoy your favorite TV show or podcast while winding without any distracting noise. 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It stays put fine, but not quite as strongly anchored as on an angular-edged table. Note the clamp will leave marks on a wood table. Cover with something protective. - ★ The metal construction means this knitting yarn swift folds up more compact than the wood ones. It's very light and easy to work with. The end is designed so you can put the swift at any angle you want. Once you figure out how to use the clamp it's easy to set up either horizontally or vertically. The size is easy to adjust and it runs smoothly. If you have limited table space, you can use this hanging off the table, without it getting in the way. - ★ The yarn swift tabletop is a workhorse. We have used the yarn swifts with different yarn weights from lace to Aran, and wound scads of skeins of everything from crochet cotton size 10 to a heavy worsted, and it's worked for all. It can rock a little when using the top handle, but nothing to make you discard it. You can use it to unravel sweaters from thrift shops to reuse the yarn (cashmere, wool, alpaca). We unravel the sweater directly to the swift, creating 60" hanks. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | B00WU31KWC | | Best Sellers Rank | 116,693 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) 723 in Yarn | | Brand Name | Seawhisper | | Colour | Blue | | Compatible Crochet Hook Us Size | 5.5 | | Compatible Knitting Needle Us Size | 3, 4, 7, 8, 9 | | Country Of Origin | China | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (486) 4.4 out of 5 stars | | Item Length | 1.67 Yards | | Manufacturer | Seawhisper | | Material Composition | wood | | Material Type | metal | | Number Of Packs | 1 | | Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only | | Upc | 602216507320 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Seawhisper - **Colour:** Blue - **Compatible Crochet Hook US Size:** 5.5 - **Compatible Knitting Needle US Size:** 3, 4, 7, 8, 9 - **Item length:** 1.67 Yards - **Material:** metal - **Material composition:** wood - **Product care instructions:** Hand Wash Only - **UPC:** 602216507320 ## Images ![Yarn Swift, Stable Umbrella Holder for Skeins, Flexible Lightweight Design - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71n4iGZT3wL.jpg) ![Yarn Swift, Stable Umbrella Holder for Skeins, Flexible Lightweight Design - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71OjWrzEoNL.jpg) ![Yarn Swift, Stable Umbrella Holder for Skeins, Flexible Lightweight Design - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81QK+rJUhyL.jpg) ![Yarn Swift, Stable Umbrella Holder for Skeins, Flexible Lightweight Design - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91mLrdvW1tL.jpg) ![Yarn Swift, Stable Umbrella Holder for Skeins, Flexible Lightweight Design - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51A5UzjKWTL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Will this yarn swift damage my wooden craft table?** A: Our swift features a sturdy 1.75" clamp designed for stability. To provide 100% protection for delicate wood surfaces, we recommend placing a small piece of felt or fabric under the clamp. It stays securely anchored without leaving a mark! **Q: Does the yarn get caught in the metal connecting rings during high-speed winding?** A: Our swift is designed for smooth operation. To prevent snagging, ensure the yarn is positioned above the loops. The precision-engineered metal joints provide a much smoother rotation than traditional wooden swifts. **Q: Is it sturdy enough for heavy worsted or bulky yarn hanks?** A: Absolutely! It's a "workhorse" that handles everything from lace weight to heavy Aran. The reinforced metal construction is specifically designed to remain stable even with 100g+ hanks. **Q: How do I store it when not in use? Does it take up much space?** A: It's incredibly portable! It folds down more compactly than wood models and comes with a dedicated 17.5" storage case to keep it clean and prevent damage between projects. **Q: Does it make a squeaking noise like the wooden ones?** A: No. Our metal-on-plastic mechanism is designed for near-silent operation. You can enjoy your favorite TV show or podcast while winding without any distracting noise. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Low and reasonable price. Folds up small into compact storage case. And it works well and smoothly. *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 30 June 2024* Genuinely impressed with this yarn swift, for the current price of £21.99. A reasonable price to pay in order to save a lot of bother.I always found winding skeins/hanks of yarn into balls, with no assistance (mechanical or human) to be a nuisance of tangles and frustration, gritted teeth and much swearing.But have now winded skeins/hanks of yarn into neat balls using this new yarn swift I've bought. It's easy and lovely to use and saves such a lot of time and frustration. Makes it a relaxing, pleasing experience.It's easy and intuitive to set up and use.May be of practical use to readers: the product description says: "The table clamp or clip is 1.75" (use it on a table thinner than 1.75"/4.5cm)" - but by being careful with the screw/clamp bit, it does sit firmly on my table that is full 5cm thickness.It folds up neatly again - it works just like an umbrella - and I had no trouble fitting it back into its compact storage box.Glad I bought it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy to use *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 3 November 2023* Love this, I had a wooden one but trying to get the yarn skein organised to stay put whilst opening it was so difficult but this with its umbrella action is so easy!It was very reasonably priced and works so well, it turns smoothly whilst winding yarn and even has its own case which is good as it keeps it dust free and safe from breakage! Highly recommend this both for price and smooth action! Glad I changed, expensive is not always the way forward as this was incredibly low priced for such efficiency! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Umbrella Swift Yarn Holder *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 24 March 2019* Great value for this price. Unfortunately the metal loops don't hold the rings well in place. So after each time it is folded out again the rings need to be put in place. The blue plastic tubes aren't sturdy so it doesn't cut into the yarns, but also doesn't keep the tension while winding. The skein will go down the umbrella, but doesn't fall off. While winding the umbrella gives some resistence, so it pulls on the yarn which makes the final cake tighter. Which is great, but with very fragile yarns need to be paid attention to.But all in all this is a great item and I'm very glad of owning it. Large skeins (Atelier Zitron Yak) fits on this. The clamp is great for a variability of table sizes and really sturdy. Even though the metal loops might catch the wool, they don't break them. Makes great tight cakes. Has a fabulous plastic cover to store the umbrella yarn holder and keep it dust free. Doesn't take much space which is great. And the umbrella is easily adjusted in height/width. ## Frequently Bought Together - Yarn Swift Yarn Winder Yarn Ball Winder Knitting Yarn Holder - KNITPRO KP10941 Ball Winder-Assortment Product White, 30 x 35 x 30 cm --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/48703688-yarn-swift-stable-umbrella-holder-for-skeins-flexible-lightweight-design](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/48703688-yarn-swift-stable-umbrella-holder-for-skeins-flexible-lightweight-design) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-09-17*