Just push the big red button and relax.

The SkeinMinder automates your motorized skein winder.  Just set it to the number of rotations you need, and push the big red button.  It starts your winder, keeps track of the rotation count, and automatically stops your winder when it gets to the right number.  It will even pause the winder if it detects a yarn jam.  Let the SkeinMinder mind your winder, so you're free to mind your business!

Use the Skeinminder to:

  • Wind skeins from cones: Never have to think about your winder again, just set it and forget it!  After the SkeinMinder stops, just tie your skeins, set up the new ones, and press the big red button again.
  • Break hanks into minis: Gone are the days of trying to stop your winder, while your swifts disgorge yarn into messy piles.  The SkeinMinder takes care of your winder, leaving you to calmly stop your swifts.
  • Re-skein full skeins:  Worry no more about the yarn tangling and stalling out your motor indefinitely.  The SkeinMinder will automatically pause your winder when it detects a jam.  
The SkeinMinder allows me to do other things while it does the work, and it stops my winder when it's finished!  Carrie has created a new device that has streamlined my prep and finishing processes in a way that is invaluable. Now that I have this, I can't imagine doing what I do without it.               
      - Amy Lee Serradell, Canon Hand Dyes
We love the SkeinMinder.  It's a dream come true for my workers and production has picked up by 50%.  We really want to purchase another one as soon as possible.
      - Darryl Carlson, Dream in Color Yarn
It's so amazing to turn on the winder and walk away.  I can mind the kids and not worry about the yarn!  
      - Lorajean Kelley, Knitted Wit

See it in action!  Watch our quick video:

...or watch the version with dinosaurs.