Gadget Review – Crazy Daisy Winder
June 3, 2008 by Noreen Crone-Findlay
Filed under yarn crafts
I bought a Crazy Daisy winder when I was a teenager, and actually used it quite a lot…. Not for making the projects that they recommend, but for making motifs for freeform crochet:
Crazy Daizy winders are really beautifully made. They are a solidly built tool that lasts for decades.
I was quite upset when I took my cherished old Crazy Daisy maker to a workshop that I was teaching, and somebody pinched it!
Luckily, my darlin’ sister in law was on the lookout and found me another one, complete with it’s vintage box:
The flowers in these pics were all made with the Crazy Daisy winder. You can also use spool knitted cord with the winder, to make more substantial flowers.
The thing that strikes me as being odd is that line that says: ‘For Finer Handweaving‘.
Eh? This is a kewl little flower maker, but it sure as beans is beans has NOTHING to do with weaving. Let alone ‘finer’ handweaving at that!
Although of course, you can embellish handweaving with the flower motifs…..
Anyhow, I vote ‘keepers’ for this nifty little vintage tool.
If you find one for sale, I’d say ‘goferit’. But, don’t take it to any workshops! 
Image source: Noreen Crone-Findlay
I adore flower looms of all types
A couple of years ago, when I realised the plastic ones were being manufactured again, I posted a large number of tutorials on my website. They’ve proven quite popular, especially the monkey I made with my Crazy Daisy Winder!
Isn’t it sad that there are people like that in this world. I’m so glad you SIL was albe to find you a new one. On the funny side I call my sister-in-lew LYLAS which means Love You Like A Sister.
Barbara
Hi Barbara
Isn’t it neat to be given a bonus sister when you marry a great guy? I often tell my husband that his family was a great dowry! LOL!
I love your acronym…. will have to borrow it for my darlin’ sis in law!
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Your monkey is too cute, Sarah!
I blogged about it:
http://www.hankeringforyarn.com/inspiration-sarahs-monkey
And, I agree…. flower looms are wonderful, aren’t they?
) Thanks so much
Ive seen the crazy daisy never used one. you have a great sil with a eagle eye for loom items for you!!!
Hi Carolee
Now that I am going to be able to post video tutorials, i should make a video of working with the Crazy Daisy!
And, yes, my SIL is fabulous at finding treasures for me. She is just amazing! and wonderful, and I love her to pieces.
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I am so lucky!