Yarn unwinding device

Abstract

A yarn unwinding device is disclosed that consist of a base having a central raised portion there that has an upstanding central rod embedded therein. A hollow crochet spindle is rotatably received over the upstanding rod. The crochet needle has a pointed top and has a circular flange located at the bottom. In addition, there is a wider circular washer received over the needle and rests on the bottom flange. A skein of wound yarn is received over the top of the needle and rests on the circular washer at the bottom of the needle. The yarn is withdrawn laterally from the skein with only a limited resistance while unwinding during the process of knitting, embroidering or crocheting.

What I claim is:  
     
         1 . A yarn unwinding device adapted to be used in the process of knitting embroidering or crocheting including a base platform, said platform having in a center thereof a central raised base, a center rod being embedded in said central raised base, a crochet needle having a hollow interior and an opening in a bottom thereof, said opening in said bottom being inserted over said center rod to thereby hold said crochet needle in an upright and rotational position, said crochet needle having a pointed top at a top end thereof, a skein of yarn is being placed over said pointed top to slip over said crochet needle and to fully seat thereon.  
     
     
         2 . The yarn unwinding device of  claim 1  including a circular flange located at the bottom of said crochet needle and extending outwardly therefrom.  
     
     
         3 . The yarn unwinding device of  claim 2  including a retention washer located above said circular flange to hold the bottom windings of said skein in place.