The Glider Swift

A modern, smooth, umbrella-style swift that is simply a joy to use.

We've always been a fan of the traditional umbrella style swift - it's quick to set up, collapses for easy storage, and using it doesn't require you to clear off a bunch of table space.  But we saw some room for improvement, so we've designed the Glider Swift to be even better - our one-handed raising and lowering mechanism leaves one hand free to wrangle yarn.  Our clamps are stable and have ample range to fit on a variety of table thicknesses.  Best of all, the swift just glides.  Its smooth action doesn't add unnecessary tension to your ball of yarn.

And did we mention the glitter?  We offer the Glider Swift in a range of colors and materials - everything from subtle sheer matte colors to super in-your-face glitter everywhere sparkles.  Check out our Swift Colors page - it's full of photos and information so you can choose the perfect combination that reflects your style!

ORDER YOUR SWIFT!

NOTE THERE IS A 4-6 WEEK LEAD TIME ON ORDERS.

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At Arkansas Yarn Co we are asked to cake a lot of yarn and I love how it glides open making the set up for caking a breeze….oh and  having SPARKLE while we are winding is like icing on the cake!

Lorri Helberg, Arkansas Yarn Co.

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It is durable, and has stood up to regular, long winding sessions. It has worked equally well with a manual and electric caker. What's more, it is visually stunning.

Amanda, La Bien Aimee

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I've used lots of swifts over the years, and this is the easiest to get a skein onto and silent to use.

Kira Dulaney, Kira K Designs

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Swift Features:

• Automatic locking clip for one-handed operation
• Ergonomic clip shape provides comfortable place to grasp for raising the swift
• Light touch lever for lowering - only one finger needed to release
• Stable clamp with wide adjustment - works with up to a 2.25" thick table surface
• Super smooth operation - it really does glide!
• Many colors to choose from - make it your own!
• Designed with durable plastics and metal for long use
• Designed for repairability - all parts can be replaced with minimal common tools

We make all of our tools for professional users - yarn stores, yarn businesses, textile designers, and people who work with many skeins of yarn every day.  In other words, we build them to last!  We care about quality and every piece has been engineered to make sure these swifts provide you with the best winding experience.  We're confident that you will absolutely love the Glider!

All parts custom designed by Alpenglow Yarn, all swifts assembled and tested by us in our workshop in San Luis Obispo, California.

More Info:

• Swift Color Chart & Notes
• Swift FAQs

• More Swift Testimonials

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You can open the swift into place with a skein around it with two fingers.  It glides easily around and makes winding yarn into balls less of a chore!

Brooke Sinnes, Sincere Sheep

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This swift is a conversation starter in my store because it is so colorful and sparkly and spins like a dream....Having a tool that is so intelligently deisgned and also fun to look at is a joy.

Sunni Scrivner, Yarn

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Some glittery videos:

Swifty below: Inner Struts: Pink Dazzle, Outer Struts: Black Hole

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Swift below: Inner Struts: Rainbow Shimmer, Outer Struts: Rainbow Dazzle

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Swift below: Inner Struts: Lime Shimmer, Outer Struts: Matte Lime