How Big Is That Yarn Bowl?

Our biggest marketing challenge is helping yarn lovers imagine just how big our XXL-Jumbo Yarn Bowls actually are  when just looking at tiny photos and reading dimensions. Here's a few tips to to help you make the right choice as you navigate through the five general sizes offered.

​The first dimension listed is the diameter of the bowl; measured (in inches) across the center from one side to the other out (outside edges; see photo). Depth of the bowl is the second measurement listed from the top rim to the base (where it sits on the table).

The diameter is what we usually use to determine the size/category of a #HeckathornYarnBowl. To keep things simple we use these standard bowl measurements knowing that the circumference is a much more impressive figure.

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I'm now listing the circumference of our bigger "#JumboYarnBowls." If you want to convert these measurements to circumference (or even meters) this site has a quick and easy tool: OmniCalculator.com

We may upsize an XXL (diameter), for example, to the XXXL category if the yarn bowl is unusually deep. All dimensions are approximate as wood has a tendency to warp making the top diameter vary slightly depending on where it's measured across. The depth of our XL - Jumbo Yarn Bowls vary considerably. For that reason, depths aren't listed below on this sizing chart; however, depths are always included on each individual listing :

• LARGE: 5.5 - 7" + diameter x 5"+ deep. This is our classic "workhorse" yarn bowl; perfect for any project accommodating a single 5-7oz skein of worsted yarn, rolled into a ball ready to glide like silk making all yarn projects easier.

​• XL: 7 - 10" diameter (depth varies considerably depending on style of the bowl).

​• XXL: 10 - 12" diameter (depth varies considerably depending on style of the bowl).

• XXXL: 12 - 14" diameter (depth varies considerably depending on style of the bowl).

• JUMBO: 14" (plus!?) It's rare that Bob gets to turn a 14" Yarn Bowl. He would if more jumbo wood stock was available here, however, his XXXL yarn bowls are very close in size to Jumbo, and we usually have a few in both shops. 

Jumbo is the MAX!
We've had a couple requests for bigger yarn bowls!?

Bob's Jumbo+ yarn bowls to date have maxed out at a diameter of 15-16" when finished. These massive bowls require a starting speciman of wood approx. 20" diameter x 10" deep to start turning the bowl on the lathe. This is extremely heavy 40-50 lbs. depending on age, water content, wood properites, etc. Anything bigger or with added depth would be very difficult and dangerous to turn on the lathe, and so heavy, lifting the bowl would be difficult and shipping would cost more than the value of that to big yarn bowl!

Make sure you know exactly what you're buying. A great trick is to find a glass or ceramic bowl of similar diameter/depth to be sure it will suit your needs. It's important that you know what you're getting before the bowl arrives at your door! 

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Looks are deceiving... In photos, our Large and XL yarn bowls appear to be the same size (or larger) than our XXL – JUMBO bowls. All our images “fill the frame” to show the finest details.

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In order to show off the distinct features of each yarn bowl it’s necessary to “fill the frame” of each photo. These close-up, tight product shots can be deceiving. When all the sizes are grouped and viewed together on our main product pages, the smaller bowls will fill more of the frame than the larger bowls because they are not as wide; thus they appear to be much taller than the larger yarn bowls.

This is why we always include one or two images of every yarn bowl, filled with yarn and tools as a reference point. We hope this helps you choose the perfect Heckathorn Yarn Bowl for your work style

LARGE Yarn Bowl #617, 201/2" circumerence around middle, LOOKS same size as >

Extra, Extra. Extra Large (XXXL) Yarn Bowl #1119, does in online image comparisons. Photos are sized to fill space & show detail!

HINT:
Make sure you know exactly what you're buying
Find a similar glass or ceramic bowl at home to be sure it's the size you want....Know what you're getting before the bowl arrives at your door! 

When considering a "Jumbo Yarn Bowl" XXL & UP, the bulky yarn cakes on the left, give you a good idea how much bulky yarn would fill or fit in the bowl all at once.