Here are the results of the July 2006 Survey. The original questions follow the results.
We wish to thank all of the visitors who completed this survey. Unfortunately, our survey did not solicit the email address of respondents so we are unable to award a prize this time. We are very sorry for this omission and will ensure that all future surveys properly gather such data.
Survey Results
1. Do you currently own a ball winder?76.7% 23 Yes 23.3% 7 No
2. Are you satisfied with the functionality (the way it operates) of your current ball winder?40.0% 12 Only one I have ever used 26.7% 8 Do not own one 23.3% 7 No 6.7% 2 Yes 3.3% 1 Don't know
3. Are you satisfied with the quality of your ball winder?33.3% 10 Yes 30.0% 9 No 26.7% 8 Do not own one 10.0% 3 Don't know
4. Would you be interested in buying a ball winder that was heavy duty, made from wood, and would outlast all others?40.0% 12 Yes 33.3% 10 Maybe 10.0% 3 Depends on the price 10.0% 3 No 6.7% 2 Don't know
5. What are the most important features of a ball winder?19.8% 22 Easy to crank 18.0% 20 Price 17.1% 19 Heavy duty design and construction 12.6% 14 Ability to hold up to 1 Lb of yarn 9.9% 11 Construction materials 9.0% 10 Size 7.2% 8 Motorized option 6.3% 7 Country of origin
6. How soon would you want to buy a heavy duty ball winder?33.3% 10 For Christmas 30.0% 9 In the next month or two 23.3% 7 Not interested 13.3% 4 Yesterday!
7. Would you purchase such a Ball Winder if it cost more than $125?60.0% 18 No 33.3% 10 Maybe 6.7% 2 Yes
8. Would you be interested in a smaller version of a heavy duty ball winder (one that would make up to 4 to 6 ounce balls) instead of one which could make larger 1 Lb balls (this product would have a lower price point)?33.3% 10 If I can only afford one, I want one that can do everything. 26.7% 8 Don't know 26.7% 8 Yes 6.7% 2 No 6.7% 2 Other:
9. Would you be interested in a new holder that would hold a cone (or ball) of yarn on a small spindle/turntable which would allow you to easily pull your yarn off of the cone/ball while knitting/weaving/spinning?56.7% 17 Yes 16.7% 5 No 13.3% 4 Don't know 13.3% 4 Maybe
10. The cone holder would have tension control. Is that important to you?46.7% 14 Yes 36.7% 11 Don't know 16.7% 5 No
11. If you could have many of these cone holders in a row or in a group, how many holders would you prefer to have?33.3% 10 Don't need one 23.3% 7 Three 23.3% 7 Two 13.3% 4 Four 3.3% 1 How many?: 3.3% 1 One
12. Would you prefer that these holders be stacked in a vertical orientation or flat on the floor?36.7% 11 Don't need one 30.0% 9 Vertical to save floor space 23.3% 7 Flat in a single row on floor 10.0% 3 Flat on floor in 2 rows
13. How important is the ability to ply the yarn coming off of the cones?43.3% 13 Don't know 26.7% 8 Very important 13.3% 4 Probably important 10.0% 3 Don't care 6.7% 2 Not important
14. Do you currently own a yarn swift?50.0% 15 No 50.0% 15 Yes
15. Would you like to buy a new yarn swift?66.7% 20 Maybe 23.3% 7 No 10.0% 3 Yes
16. What features are you looking for in a swift?17.5% 17 Heavy duty table clamp 17.5% 17 Price 16.5% 16 Wood construction 11.3% 11 Conventional umbrella type 9.3% 9 Small size 7.2% 7 Large size 7.2% 7 Other: 6.2% 6 Country of origin 4.1% 4 Drum type 3.1% 3 Metal construction
17. What products would you like to see developed (product recommendation #1)?50.0% 15 Describe #1: 50.0% 15 None Comments/Notes for "Describe #1:": "Kacha"-type counter on neck lanyard (0000000019 Anonymous) 12" circular needles with wood tip (0000000023 Anonymous) a better way to store the circulars , with ease of retrieveing and re-storing them, easy to see all (0000000017 Anonymous) a nice, decorative vase with a wide exterior base, that will not tip over when filled with straight knitting needles, but a narrower interior base so needles won't "splay," lined with foam or rubber, to protect needle tips, and large enough for 40 or more needles (0000000002 Anonymous) adjustable sock blocker (0000000009 Anonymous) Ball Winder (0000000001 Anonymous) better cable needles (0000000021 Anonymous) Better tote bag... I know what i wouldlove.. but i'd have to buy 3 to combine it into one (0000000027 Anonymous) Book clip so I can knit and read at the same time (0000000008 Anonymous) I am sure there is something that after you develop it, I say "I need that" but I have no imagination. (0000000003 Anonymous) Nostepinde (0000000030 Anonymous) plastic tubes for double point needles (0000000028 Anonymous) turntable crochet hook caddy (0000000005 Anonymous) Video with Nancy teaching Fair Isle Knitting with finger manipulation and positions (0000000011 Anonymous) Videos/DVDs of different techniques (0000000014 Anonymous)
18. What products would you like to see developed (product recommendation #2)?66.7% 20 None 33.3% 10 Describe #2: Comments/Notes for "Describe #2:": bag sized between "Sack" and "Pack" (0000000019 Anonymous) Book by Nancy about Fair Isle knitting showing how to use hands and fingers,(see above) (0000000011 Anonymous) Cone Holder (0000000001 Anonymous) easy-to-use blocking tool that could accomodate plus-size sweaters (0000000009 Anonymous) Knitter's Journal with tips (0000000014 Anonymous) machne knitting tools such as those used in Susan Gugliami's book (0000000021 Anonymous) smaller length of size 11 circular, for final smalls rounds in bags, hats,shorter than 16", wood or metal (0000000017 Anonymous) some kind of automatic row counter, I forget tochange the rows after each row and all the ones now available (0000000008 Anonymous) Special Order Slightly Larger Knit Knack Sack II (0000000030 Anonymous) storage container on wheels that turn 360 degrees (0000000005 Anonymous)
19. What products would you like to see developed (product recommendation #3)?80.0% 24 None 20.0% 6 Describe #3: Comments/Notes for "Describe #3:": A hard container to hold my delicate wooden needles that are more than 14 inches long, so they won't get broken! (0000000011 Anonymous) an ott light on wheels (0000000005 Anonymous) Bag to keep all tools organized together with current project (0000000014 Anonymous) easy-to-use lace blocker for shawls, etc. (0000000009 Anonymous) Small size Knit Cards like the ones on Knit Knack Sack II (0000000030 Anonymous) where I left off tool to help remember where stopped in complicated patterns (0000000021 Anonymous)
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