The market is flooded with different types of yarn swift, and usage for the various units in the market is not the same. The kind yarn swift you buy will determine how to use it. However, the steps necessary to use a yarn spin are similar for the different models available. The first thing that you must do is assemble the yarn swift in readiness for use. After the unit is fixed firmly on the work surface, it is time to untwist the hank to get the yarn into a circular shape. Carefully place the yarn on the swift and open it until the tension is right for winding. Once you achieve the correct tightness, you can cut the ties that hold the yarn together and secure one of the ends to the swift and use the other to start turning the yarn into a ball or cake.