Much improved over other versions.

I have bought a couple of different electric yarn winders (a couple of them even from Caydo) and returned them all. The sizes weren’t the best, they had to be clamped down and if you tried to turn them up too high they were very loud and jittery. I had pretty much decided I was just going to have to continue to cake my yarn with a hand cranked yarn winder. I admit I wasn’t expecting too much from this but I decided I would give it a try anyway. Happily this larger version has far fewer of these problems. If your surface is level the silicone footing will hold it in place without the clamp (though it is recommended that you use the clamp if you’re using the winder in conjunction with a yarn swift). If you do need the clamp it is plenty long so you can use it on a fairly thick surface. The clamp also has a better tightening knob than the simple wing nut you usually find on these things. The cone comes in two pieces that lock together and when you finish winding your yarn you simply remove the top of the cone and take your cake off. There is a nice sized hole so you can tuck the yarn wrapper into the hole so you don’t lose it. You can also use the hole in the center to slide your yarn on to a magnetic post and base stand or one of the base and posts that you can hang on your wrist and knit or crochet from there. The machine is still a little loud and it can shake a lightweight table (I have to use a mini banquet table), but it’s still an improvement over the others I have tried. I was able to use it for size 1 sock yarn, size 4 cotton yarn and size 4 acrylic yarn in a value size. The listing says it will take 16oz of yarn but I don’t have any skeins that large in my collection at the moment. It did an excellent job on all the yarns and the cakes came out neat and even. I am not sure I would want to try a one pound skein but the listing says it will take it. The only thing I recommend is to make sure you run the yarn UNDER the yarn stabilization arm or your cake will come out wonky. I did find it a little difficult to tell the tension differences between the tightest and the loosest but I expect that will come with more use. Finally, assembly is quite straightforward and the directions that come with the machine are very good; it even comes with a small screwdriver for the one place you need to attach two of the parts together.

So easy to use.

I skein all yarn that I purchase, even yarn that comes in skeins - for a couple of reasons: 1) I am checking to see if there are joins/knots in the yarn, and 2) I am making a center pull that actually works for me. I have an electric winder and it is extremely noisy. It also constantly bounced around the counter where I wind the yarn, the suction cup on the bottom no longer sticks well. There are other problems with it. So, although it technically still works, I started looking for an upgraded replacement. I found it with this Caydo KnitWit electric yarn winder. This is a lovely little machine. First it is quiet enough that I could carry on a conversation easily while winding yarn on it. Awesome! Second it secures to the counter with a screw on clamp. The winder stays put. The tension/feeder is great and works very well. It is adjustable for the yarn's thickness, again awesome. The on/off dial is easy to use. The speed is easy to control on the dial. I am so happy with this. I had a 1/2 completed sweater that was just too large and needed to be tinked. I wanted to wind the yarn directly from the fabric. It worked so well. I didn't look at the instructions at first; the machine is so intuitive. I figured I should read them and did while the yarn was winding. They were clear and easy to read, but the machine is so easy to set up just a brief glance would be all that is needed. A very nice tool for the serious fiber artist.

Worth every penny for serious yarn crafters

I'll be honest, this is one of those purchases I normally would've talked myself out of. The price is significantly higher than basic yarn winders, and I assumed a cheaper model would do the same thing. After using this, I can confidently say it doesn't. The yarn cakes this machine produces are incredible. I compared a cake wound on my previous automatic winder to one from the Caydo A1 Pro Max, and the difference is shocking. The cakes are much tighter, more uniform, and noticeably smaller while holding the same amount of yarn. The efficiency alone impressed me. Assembly was straightforward, and it's extremely easy to use. The tension clamps are simple and effective, and one of my favorite improvements is that I no longer need a threader to get yarn through a tiny guide hole. That makes dealing with knots, joins, and yarn changes so much easier. The tension adjustment is also smooth and easy to fine-tune for different yarn weights and fiber types. The machine feels sturdy and well-built. It comes with an integrated clamp, but honestly, it's heavy enough that I wouldn't even need it on a solid work surface. The power cord is a nice length, and overall the entire setup feels thoughtfully designed for actual yarn enthusiasts. I own a less expensive electric winder, and it doesn't perform anywhere near as well as this one. This isn't just a small upgrade, it's a completely different experience. For anyone who winds a lot of yarn, this thing is going to be revolutionary. I genuinely can't wait to cake the rest of my stash.