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Like some other posters I also got a cheap one off of Amazon. I found that the gears would sometimes not connect properly and it wouldn't spin. I also found that every cake had to be small, it was hard to wind a whole regular sized Skien. I would have to cut and wind them in two. I decided to upgrade to a quality winder This one. It can wind large cakes without issue. It also has metal gears, so they don't just run over each other without spinning. It has a nice smooth sound too. I've wound over 150 balls of yarn in the last 6 months and it is still going strong!

So I honestly don’t know what yarn you’re talking about, but I was curious so I tried googling to help. Still didn’t find it, but I did find this book of Disney themed patterns that I personally don’t own, but might be helpful? And I found this yarn that gives me similar vibes. It has the dark blue and purpleish at least.

A yarn bag- im always on the go and i take my crochet with me- i have this one-

Looen Multifunctional Knitting Organizer, Yarn Tote Project Bags Organizer for Crochet Hooks, Knitting Needles,Yarn Project and Supplies,Accessories Not Included https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZKGJYX4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_VNA2BKMDJXQDEAPZEMKD?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Agree on not gifting yarn. Even for myself, I've learned to not buy yarn unless I have a specific idea/pattern in mind.

I'd just have a frank conversation with him about what kind of tools he has and desires. I would rather get exactly what I wanted versus be surprised.

As far as ideas about things you can ask about, these are things I can't do without:

• a yarn swift (I have an Amish style one from Knitpicks, but wish I had an umbrella one instead)
• my ball winder
• An interchangeable needle set
• Needle organizer - there are ton of these out there. Mine are some custom ones sewn by my MIL but I have different ones for my double-pointed needles, interchangeable/circular needles, and crochet hooks.

The best way is to use an umbrella swift. It's an investment, but if you use yarn that comes in hanks often, it's worth having.
Before I bought one I would either trade duty with my sister holding the open loop of yarn while the other did the winding, or borrow my nephew's TinkerToys to make a fake swift.

I made a separate top level comment for anyone following looking for ideas too, but now I'm liking the idea of honeycomb shelving (https://i.pinimg.com/1200x/49/0c/3f/490c3f3fb307cb46ccb9f55b0456080c.jpg). I don't have a crazy amount of yarn, so I really like something like this too (but it's pretty pricey): https://www.amazon.com/Kalalou-KALCMX2287-Wall-Shelf-Brown/dp/B01H893Q42/ I could put the yarn in the center section and books and accessories on the sides. Wish it was in a silver color instead of gold. I realize it only has one star but it also only has one review :-/

Just had another idea - honeycomb shelves. Something like these: https://www.amazon.com/MyGift-Rustic-Hexagon-Wall-Mounted-Shelves/dp/B07GNQ3H49

I would want to put them close together to look like an actual honeycomb. Suppose I need to measure some skeins to figure how deep they would need to be.

Check this out at Amazon Bernat 16103737002 Alize Blanket-EZ Yarn White & Pink https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L9HBPD3/ref=cm_sw_r_u_apa_fabc_dlC_tXuRFbJKXC7SM

It's got more pink but I like the plushiness of it