I just recently had to replace the first yarn baller I purchased a little over a year ago. I got the new baller about two weeks ago. It broke already.
I kill things. Evidently I used to be gentler when I was balling yarn because that first one lasted a long time, then now I’ve killed two (though admittedly it was a rough and tumble 17 year old boy who broke the first one.) in less than a month!
I bought a slightly different model this time, which should be arriving in 4-7 days. So here’s hoping it’s sturdier.
At least my $65 swift is still in good repair. I haven’t managed to kill it yet.
December 7th, 2007 at 6:46 pm
Where did you get the yarn baller that broke. I ahve been looking for one similar to Lacis Wool Yarn Ball Winders. Unfortunately, JoAnns used to carry it but they are out of stock and their website says it is discontinued.
Bummer!
Jerry; I got the first two yarn ballers through KnitPicks.com, but the third one I bought was through JoAnnes. I honestly don’t remember what kind the one I have now is, but so far it hasn’t broken. It’s still plastic though, so I’m sure it’s a matter of time.
Best of luck!