How to Make a Yarn Winder Out of a Toilet Paper Tube

January 26, 2010
by Your Hostess

I’ve been reading a lot about the benefits of winding yarn into handy little yarn cakes these days. When I see the winders in the craft shops, I sort of look right by them, thinking they’re just another way to siphon money out of my yarn budget. However, with the help of a Purple Goldfish and a toilet paper tube, we ALL can wind our yarn into smashing little cakes for absolutely free!

To make a winder, you’ll need…

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  1. February 14, 2010
    Your Hostess permalink

    That’ll do! :)

  2. February 13, 2010
    Renee permalink

    Ok, Made different one :) Hows this :)

    http://i48.tinypic.com/2evvo0j.jpg

  3. February 13, 2010
    Your Hostess permalink

    Still looking for someone to do all of MINE! ;)

    The button looks great! Only one thing, that picture is courtesy of Purple Goldfish!

  4. February 12, 2010
    Renee permalink

    I hope you dont mind, I made a button using the orange ball of yarn of yours and made a button for my blog to link back to you :)
    Here is what I made using it and thr star bg :)
    Hope it is ok

    http://i50.tinypic.com/2q9cu1d.jpg

  5. February 12, 2010
    Renee permalink

    Ok thats a GREAT Idea, LOL wanna do all mine for me rofl

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