A mass rating is approximate. Bulky yarn may fill the winder before reaching that weight.

Measure the entire edge, including anything below it that obstructs a clamp.

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5 candidates

These products meet the available specification filters you selected. This is a comparison aid, not a guarantee of physical fit or performance.

We use documented ratings conservatively. Products with unresolved required specifications appear separately, rather than being called a match.

For Olikraft’s claimed 10–16 oz range, the filter uses the lower 10 oz figure. The disputed Caydo M1 capacity is left unknown.

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Stanwood 10 oz metal winder
Manual winder

Stanwood 10 oz metal winder

A hand-operated option for comparing larger stated capacity with a documented clamp opening.

About 10 oz (maker)Clamp to 2⅛ in

Consider: The maker’s approximate 10 oz rating does not guarantee that every bulky yarn will fit.

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Stanwood YBW-A · 4 oz
Manual winder

Stanwood YBW-A · 4 oz

A compact hand-crank winder with enclosed gears and model-specific setup instructions.

About 4 oz (maker)Clamp about 1¾ in

Consider: Choose the larger model if your intended cake exceeds this model’s approximate rating.

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Knit Picks ball winder · Purple
Manual winder

Knit Picks ball winder · Purple

A compact alternative with a stated 100 g capacity for smaller winding jobs.

100 g / 3.5 oz (maker)Hand operated

Consider: The current instructions say its yarn guide cannot be folded back after it is positioned.

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Olikraft large metal winder
Manual winder

Olikraft large metal winder

A larger hand-operated design; the maker describes a freestanding option as well as a clamp.

10–16 oz (maker claim)Metal construction

Consider: The maker advertises 10–16 oz without a universal yarn-density basis. Treat the upper figure cautiously.

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Caydo M1 electric winder
Electric winder

Caydo M1 electric winder

Powered winding with adjustable speed for people who prefer fewer hand-crank turns.

Electric driveModel M1

Consider: Caydo’s page contains conflicting capacity wording. Confirm the exact capacity if your project depends on the 7–10 oz difference.

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DO YOU ALSO NEED A SWIFT?

If your yarn comes in an opened hank, a yarn swift supports the loop while winding. A ready-to-feed skein may not need one.

Choosing with confidence

Compare the results with our main yarn winder guide. Read the Finder methodology to understand the evidence and limitations.