FAQ's - Yarn Bowls

A yarn bowl is a specially designed container used by knitters and crocheters to hold a skein or ball of yarn while they work. It prevents the yarn from tangling or rolling away, making the crafting process smoother.

All FelinFach yarn bowls are individually handmade in stoneware pottery with leather handles. Yarn Bowls Home Page...

Yarn bowls typically have a swirl or cut-out slot through which the yarn is threaded. This guides the yarn smoothly as you pull it, keeping tension steady and the ball securely inside the bowl.

The yarn feeds through the swirl or holes in the bowl, which controls the yarn’s movement and prevents it from rolling around or knotting, resulting in a tangle-free crafting experience.

Yarn bowls can be made from a variety of materials including ceramic, wood, plastic, and metal. Ceramic and wood are the most popular for their aesthetic appeal and sturdiness.

All FelinFach yarn bowls are individually handmade in stoneware pottery with our unique leather handles.

No, they are not essential - but they are helpful. They keep your yarn organised, clean, and tangle-free - especially useful if you work with pets around you or whilst you are on the go.

Technically yes, but normal bowls lack the guiding slot or holes for the yarn to feed through. Without these features, the yarn can still tangle or jump out of the bowl. Technically, yes but in reality no!!

Yes, yarn bowls vary in size. Smaller ones are great for lace-weight or fingering yarns, while larger ones accommodate bulky yarns or larger skeins.

All FelinFach yarn bowls are large enough for one 100gram skein of yarn.

A yarn bowl holds the yarn ball in place with an open slot or hole, while a yarn holder (or yarn spindle) often has a central rod on which the yarn spins freely. Both serve the same purpose but work differently.

Definately yes. Yarn bowls help both knitters and crocheters maintain yarn tension, prevent tangles, and keep yarn clean, enhancing the overall crafting experience.