Device for dispensing yarn and like material

Abstract

An improved yarn and thread dispenser is disclosed for supplying threaded material in different wound configurations to a user in the process of knitting or crocheting. The present dispenser comprises a base member intended to rest on a level surface near to the user and a circular support plate rotatably connected to the top of the base member by means of a ball-bearing coupling. A cone-shaped member having a coarse outer surface is centrally stationed in a vertical position upon the support plate with an elongated rod coaxially extending therethrough so that the cone-shaped member and rod rotate together with the support plate. The cone-shaped member is specially adapted to engage a variety of wound spools of yarn or like threaded material and holds the spools securely upon its coarse surface while rotating. With the cone-shaped member removed, the elongated rod is adapted to remain stationed centrally to the support plate and serves to mount various skeins of yarn and the like for rotation upon the support plate. A guide rod with elongated loop is vertically mounted to the base member alongside the support plate to route the yarn material from the spool or skein as it rotates in place upon the support plate under the drawing force of the user.

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