Nostepinne is a Scandinavian word that means "nest stick". It is a tool that is used to wind yarn into a visually pleasing center-pull ball for easy knitting and crocheting - or for whatever you are doing with yarn. Click here to view one of the many YouTube videos we found that show you how to use a nostepinne.
This smooth wooden nostepinne from ChiaoGoo is approximately 11" long, just the right length to wind a ball of most yarns, including worsted or chunky.