Collection: Swifts | Winders

Premium Yarn Swifts & Ball Winders in Australia

Transform hanks and skeins into tidy, centre-pull yarn cakes with our curated collection of swifts and winders at Morris & Sons. Whether you are winding delicate hand-dyed skeins or factory-wrapped hanks, our precision tools make yarn preparation effortless, tangle-free, and enjoyable for Australian knitters and crocheters.

Master Your Yarn Preparation: From Skein to Centre-Pull Cake

Working directly from a skein often leads to unwanted knots, uneven tension, and wasted crafting time. Pairing an adjustable yarn swift with a smooth-action ball winder creates compact, stackable yarn cakes that pull cleanly from the inside out. This setup keeps your working wool clean, prevents balls from rolling across the floor, and protects yarn fibres from excessive stretching.

Crafted for Quality: Timber Swifts & Ergonomic Winders

Our range features dependable, high-performance tools designed to suit any maker's workspace:

• Wooden Umbrella Swifts: Crafted from durable, polished timber such as laminated birch (including favourites like the KnitPro Timber Yarn Swift), these swifts rotate effortlessly with minimal friction and fold down neatly for compact storage.

• Sturdy Table-Clamp Ball Winders: Built with robust clamp fittings, smooth gearing, and ergonomic handles to wind neat cakes weighing up to 100g or more without slipping or jamming.

• Portable Tabletop Skein Winders: Versatile options that easily adapt to various skein circumferences, ensuring steady tension across fingering-weight wool to chunky plies.

Explore In-Store in Sydney & Melbourne or Shop Online Australia-Wide

Whether you prefer to test equipment in person or order from the comfort of home, Morris & Sons provides expert advice and dependable service. Visit our historic retail stores in Sydney and Melbourne to see our swifts and winders in action, or enjoy fast, secure shipping right across Australia.

Need help choosing between an umbrella swift or tabletop model? Explore our step-by-step online tutorials or speak directly with our in-store yarn specialists to perfect your craft setup.

Do I need both a yarn swift and a ball winder?

While you can wind a ball by hand from a swift, using both tools together is the fastest and most reliable method to create uniform, centre-pull cakes. The swift holds and expands your skein under light tension so it rotates freely, while the winder neatly gathers the yarn without tangling or stretching the fibres.

What sizes of skeins do your wooden swifts accommodate?

Most umbrella-style timber swifts expand smoothly to hold standard skeins and hanks ranging from small 1-metre loops up to large circumferences exceeding 1.8 metres. They can be adjusted and clamped into position to keep tension balanced regardless of yarn weight.

Can I buy yarn swifts and winders in-store in Sydney and Melbourne?

Yes, our full selection of swifts, ball winders, and knitting accessories is available across our retail stores in Sydney and Melbourne, as well as online with prompt Australia-wide delivery.

How do I mount a ball winder securely?

Ball winders feature an integrated screw clamp designed to fix firmly onto the edge of standard tables, desks, or workbenches up to 4–5 cm thick. For softer timber surfaces, placing a small felt pad or cloth under the clamp protects the tabletop while providing extra grip.