Advice on buying a spinning wheel - got one - pics

YarnAddict · Advice on buying a spinning wheel - got one - pics

As much as I love my drop spindles I've decided I want a spinning wheel. I've got some Christmas money already so I've decided I'm going toget one this year. Now, I need some expert advice.

1. Which wheel is best?

2. Do I need any other accessories other than the wheel?

3. Which website is best to buy from? From customer service, after sales etc.

4. Can I teach myself to spin on a wheel or do I need lessons?

I know there are lots of spinning experts on here so hopefully you can give me some pointers. Being an impatient sort of person, I want my wheel now but realise I'd be better off being a bit patient and doing my research properly and taking my time.

Been looking at PM Woolcraft this moring and the wheels seem to vary a lot in price. I suppose I'm looking at the cheaper end of the market. Realistically I suppose I've only really got £150 to spend i Christmas money but I'm happy to go up to £250. Will I get a decent wheel for that or do I need to spend more?

Thansk for offering advice. And I will sit on my hands for a few days and not rush off and order one now. Laughing

But it's gonna be so har. Rolling Eyes

franney

I'll be watching this thread closely Anni as i am in the same position as you Wink

YarnAddict

I'm itching to order one NOW. Yes, I'm very impulsive. Rolling Eyes

Come on, someone who knows what they're talking about, come and help me and Franney make up our minds. Laughing

n

STOP!!!

You need to slow down.
Any wheel you get will need a degree of assembly and if you get something like a Kiwi which was my first wheel, or a Louet (unvarnished are cheaper) you'll need to varnish/seal/wax it before you can use it... and that's a couple of days work with drying time. If you try to skip this stage it will look grubby in a few months and you'll just regret not spending the time on it to start with.
I have a Kiwi which I learned on and which I now use for going to Guild because it straps in the car like a toddler in the back seat. It is a basic wheel with low ratios, so once you get better at spinning your feet will be going like the clappers to get the twist you need for finer yarns. It's designed for teaching/students/beginners. I assume you've looked at the Ashford website?

You need to decide about single or double treadle.
Both my wheels are Double Treadle and that's the way things are moving really, but there are some people who prefer singles... ClaireUK tried a double and hated it.

You need to think about whether you'd like a bobbin-led wheel or an "ordinary" flyer led wheel. Louet make (largely) bobbin led wheels and everyone else makes the other kind. If you can spin, you can use both. Lots of people start with Louets because they are inexpensive and easy to "build".

Some people don't like bobbin led wheels but at a recent multi-guild meeting near Edinburgh where there were four Guilds and about eighty wheels, I saw LOADS of Louets, at least thirty of the wheels which were there were Louet, and beautiful yarns being made on them. I'm sure this is partly because they are "entry level" wheels and also because many people have a "better" or more precious wheel for home use because they want something which they can take with them. I would definitely consider Louet as an option.

Both the Kiwi and the Louet wheels are quite modern looking with unfussy lines and no "twiddly bits". I'm a bit of a minimalist so I like that look, but some people wouldn't even look at them because of that.

Louet

or the north American Louet site

Ashford

majacraft

My new wheel is a majacraft, and I'm definitely not suggesting you get one unless you are very sure you know what you want. They are much more of an investment and I am completely sure I will have my suzie pro for ever. I just don't need anything else. I'm including the link more to show you why you should think about a very basic simple wheel to start with. It means you'll have more to spend on fibre. Beware of buying the equivalent of a posh car and having no money for fuel to let you travel anywhere.... it's a bit like learning to knit on on £20 needles with Quivit !

Doesn't Spin-a-Yarn have wheels? You really need to try one. it's a lot of money to spend without test driving first.

What else do you need? A Lazy Kate. The Kiwi comes with one and the Louets have them built in.

And....

Fibre
Fibre
Fibre.

n

n

PS
I know there are people who will disagree with me, but I wouldn't choose a "portable" wheel as my first wheel or as my only wheel.
My feeling is that portable wheels are compromises, they have been designed for portability, not for best-spinning.
My Kiwi is quite heavy, and doesn't move about when I spin, but lighter wheels might.

That said, I know Hanne got a portable and is very pleased with it. A woman at my guild just got a Sonata, but this is not her ONLY wheel.
Louet make the Victoria which is portable but I (whispers) think it's quite ugly....

This is why you need to test drive.

n

n

PPS
Ashford bobbins are relatively small.
Louet bobbins are HUGE.

Also look for orifice size Louet is 13mm, Kiwi is 10mm.

If you plan to spin arty yarns with loops and so on the bigger orifice is an advantage.

I know you also mentioned that your back gets sore. Make sure you look at the height of the orifice, some are lower than others (portables) and this could give you a sore back.

n

n

Louet S10 on ebay, shipped from the Netherlands. Lots of photos of it to show you how it goes together etc.

NB It's a single treadle.

This is a second hand one, about £100 cheaper than a new one.

n

Hanne

You can buy a good Kromski with 250 £ and you aren't limited to one model with that budget. The UK retailer is here. I think their wheels are great value for money, but I own one, so I've chosen my side. They are cheaper than most wheel brands and I think it's because they're Polish. Real wood, not MDF, and their bobbin size is second only to Louet.
In looks they're opposite to Louet. Prepare for fairytale princess look!

As for choosing the wheel, I agree with n. I wondered if I should buy a Suzie, but then I thought I could live with unused wheel of 300 euros, not with one costing more than 700 euros. I didn't know how much I would spin. Now when I know how to use wheel and spin something several times a week, I'm sure any wheel I'd buy will be used.

I bought Sonata because I can hide it into closet, not because I'd need portability. Portability means I have smaller range of available options. With Sonata, it isn't so bad. The wheel is something like a flag ship for Kromskis and they come up with all kinds of extras for it (jumbo flyer, lace flyer). With accessories you can upgrade the portable wheel to do most things their other wheels do.
Sonata is big enough wheel not to suffer from portability. I can set the orifice height and it doesn't move about while I spin.
All other Kromski wheels except Predule and Sonata can be set up as a double drive or scotch tension. Sonata is only scotch tension. I don't mind, because I've never tried any other option! But who knows if I fall in love with double drive at the first sight.

If my children weren't so small, I would have bought Symphony and I already know I will buy it one day. Not this year or the next, probably the date will be ten years from now. I want to learn everything I can on Sonata first and I have to wait until children grow up and learn to leave my things alone!
Sonata's smallest ratio is 14:1 and I have to buy a lace flyer to get 18:1, while Symphony has 16:1 and 20:1 as a default. And you can upgrade Symphony to 25:1. Sonata will never get so high.

You can teach yourself to spin on a wheel. I did it. But I think it will be easier if you can take lessons. I used books, articles and I asked a lot of questions, I watched videos from YouTube. It was trial and error method... Teacher could show me different options for doing things. Now I'm spinning Hanne style instead of short draw, long draw , Andean plying, Navajo plying...

My opinion is that you should think what kind of yarns you want to spin. Wild novelty yarns, lace yarns, something from medium range? Different brands excel in different things. I know a Finnish woman who spins newspaper and grass with her Louet. I could never do it on my Sonata because the orifice is smaller. But then, I don't have any interest in novelty yarns. I want to spin thin yarns and Kromski wheels are especially good in that area. Many Sonata owners can spin laceweight with normal flyer.

I think you should try different wheels if you have a chance. I bought Sonata untried and only last weekend I realized how lucky I was. My friend tried Sonata and it was... well, I cannot describe it any other way than saying Lucrezia, my wheel, hated her. It absolutely hated her. They didn't get along at all although my friend knows how to spin with a drop spindle. If it had happened to me when I tried to spin for a first time, I probably would have started to cry for making such a poor purchase.
I never had such trouble but my spinning style suits well to Sonata's features. Or we're a match made in heaven Laughing

ClaireUK

I have an Ashford Traveller with DOUBLE-TREADLE and I love it (sorry n) but I must have tried about 7 or 8 wheels before I bought it. I didnt want an Ashford, I wanted a Kromski Sonata but I hated using the one I tried. Then I thought I would like a Joy, but no, it didnt 'feel' right. I sat using a friends Traveller and it just 'clicked'

You must, must, must have a go at several. A proper hands-on go, not just sitting at it, but test driving it. Honestly - its worth the patience.

Oh, and did I mention I make niddy-noddys????

Claire UK

Hanne

Another thing springs to my mind...

Don't underestimate the importance of looks. Human mind doesn't work very reasonably always. You'll be staring at your wheel for a long, long time. If you choose something which feels reasonable but isn't the wheel you really, really want, you might be disappointed and always dream of the wheel you didn't get. (and buy it six months later).
If you get the wheel you like, whether it looks minimalistic or straight from fairytale, the things work in another way. You learn to like your wheel, accept the limitations and value the strengths. Spinning wheel market isn't very big. All wheels which are sold are decent - nobody would buy them if they weren't - , so I think you can't buy something completely awful. The risk is that you and the wheel might not suit to each other if you cannot test drive.

Doing research is a good thing, but I found it stressing. I couldn't try anything and there is a limit on research done by reading. Most wheel descriptions tell the same things over and over again. But search made it easier to decide which brands interested me and which did not. Knitter's Review has many threads about choosing a wheel and they helped me to make my decision.
When I settled on a brand, choosing a model was much easier. These questions helped me:

* What kind of yarns you want to spin. Novelty, thin, medium range?
* How much you are going to spend? Remember to save money for fiber! You don't want to spin lumps with the lovely merino you've been saving. Some fibers are easier for a beginner than others.
* How much room you have for the wheel? Do you need a castle style (small footprint), portable wheel (hide into closet) or do you have a suitable space for big saxony wheel?
*Will you spin at home or will you go to guild meetings? Most castle wheels can travel although they are not specially designed for it.

ClaireUK

As well as your wheel, you will quickly find you need extra bobbins. Many wheels come complete with a Lazy Kate, but a tensioned one is good too.

Perhaps if you also ask yourself WHY you want a wheel? Is it for speed? You may find that you dont actually want to spin yourself ordinary yarns, but want 'designer' yarns in which case that will affect your choice too.

I prefer to use my spindle. I also prefer to hand-sew and embroider, but I use machines in the workshop for carpentry so perhaps you can ask yourself if you are a 'machine' or 'hand' person in your hobby time. Do you have the space to have your wheel set up all the time within easy reach? Along with your basket of fleece/fibre and perhaps carders and spare bobbins?

A wheel saves a lot of time, but, at the end of the day, it is a foot-operated spindle turner and winder. You still have to draft and ply. I suppose my thinking here is that £250+ can buy a lot of yarn and fibre unless you know what you want to use your wheel for and whether you have the time to use it. I use a wheel for speed and a spindle for pleasure and theraputic 'relaxing' time.

I also seem to remember you have shoulder and neck problems? The height of the orifice will be an important consideration for your comfort and different wheels have different heights. Some are adjustable, but some are not. You should take the chair you will be using to sit on when you spin into consideration here too when selecting your orifice height.

Claire UK

edited for spelling Embarassed

franney

I love you guys *hugs*

I'm going to try and get to the spinning day at thingies in London next year (can't remember the name - mind's gone totally blank Embarassed

they do weaving stuff and spinning stuff and classes Embarassed

i could slap myself round the head sometimes i really could)
I definitely want a wheel which will pack away as we don't have the space for it to be left out all the time unfortunately, and as i have back and shoulder problems i will need to have a high orifice height too, so i think i am going to hold off for a loooooong while before i take the plunge. I'm kinda glad i didn't impulse buy a wheel on eBay, i did come very close though Shocked

YarnAddict

Fantastic advice n, Hanne and Claire. Thank you so much ofr taking so much time to write all that advice. I really apprecaite it. And I laughed when I read n's first post. Laughing

I do get a bit impulsive.

I've spoken to Joyce at Spin A Yarn in Devon about spinning as I didn't think I'd be able to do it because of my back and she doesn't think it'll be a problem. If I can sit in my normal chair to do it it'll be better than my drop spindle as that really kills my back and I have to take breaks frequently and I normally end up doing it for too long as when I start I don't want to stop..

I want to spin mainly probably 4ply and laceweight yarns as that's what i knit with most of the time but I'm going through a bit of a thicker yarn period right now and would like to spin up to aran weight. Read so many books lately taht have really inspired me to spin. I just love the way you can get a unique yarn from a bunch of fibres. The way several people could spin the same 100gr of fibre for example and come up with different yarns at the end of it. The Twisted Sisters books have reallyinspired me but I'm finding the drop spindle a bit slow. I'm not very patient and want to spin something that I can knit with.

Fibre isn't a problem. Got a huge delivery coming any day now and I love dyeing my own so that's no problem. Also starting to get quite an impressive fibre stash ranging from BFL, merino, llama and silk.

I'm planning to do a spinning workshop at Spin A Yarn next time they hold one, which is normally once a term. Don't think Joyce has done her workshop schedule for after Christmas yet as she normally send me one.

As for being able to try one out. Nowhere down ehre that I know of where I can try one. Don't know any spinners around here. There is a local spinning group apparently but not had much luck in getting in touch with them.

Yes, I know I shouldn't rush it but I don't want to take months over trying to decide what to get. I know spinning on christmas day is probably, okay, not probably, definitely, out of the question but I'd like to have a wheel ordered by January really.

Also when I do go on the spinning workshop at Spin A Yarn in the new year it'd be nice to bring my own wheel to learn on.

A few technical questions, what's a double treadle and whats a single one?

Whats the difference between scothc tension and whatever?

Single drive vs double drive?

Off to do some more online research now.

I was looking at PM Woolcraft this morning and they've got some Ashfords that I quite like the looks of. I prefer a more traditional looking wheel as my intention is to keep it in the lounge and just pull it over to my chair for spinning.

YarnAddict

Been looking at PM again and this is one that I quite like the look of

ASHFORD TRAVELLER DOUBLE TREADLE SCOTCH TENSION

DESCRIPTION

The Traveller Spinning Wheel now comes with Double Treadle as standard - Natural Finish (See PM9A for Lacquered finish)

The Traveller with scotch tension is a great little wheel that will suit many spinners. Like the Traditional you can buy "add on" kits that allow you to adapt the wheel to your specific spinning needs. If you collect the complete set of kits, you will have a wheel that will spin almost any type of yarn you can imagine. With the Traveller you also have the bonus of portability. The wheel has been designed to fit snuggly into the boot of your car, so it's easy to take it with you to workshops, and spin-ins. The wheel is made from solid New Zealand Silver Beech and comes complete with 4 bobbins, threading hook, learn to spin booklet, and built in lazy kate.

Price : £228.00

That's the blurb from PM Woolcraft. Any opinions?

n

Now I come to think of it, it was the Joy you said you didn't like Claire, wasn't it?
Definitely extra bobbins, as many as possible. Each yarn needs three, one for each ply and one to ply onto, so unless you are a strictly one WIP person spinning-wise, you'll need more than one set... otherwise you have to empty one set of bobbins before you can start on the next fibre.
And if you want to spin some laceweight and some sockwieight at the same time, that's 2 sets before you start. Bobbins are about £6-7 each, so an extra set will add £20 before you start.

ProbablyJane has a traveller I think.

I borrowed a single treadle Traveller from my guild to learn on and I have to say I hated it. They are quite famous for "walking" around the room, and I have tiled floors so this was worse on my floor. It drove me crackers!
They do have good ratios though and many people love them... but really I didn't like it at all.

Hanne makes a good point that you are going to be looking at it a lot, and this matters too.

I suppose this is just another reason why you should try before you buy.

I don't actually think it's a good idea to learn "on your own wheel". Again to draw the car analogy, it's like choosing a car on looks but never having even sat in it to see if it's comfortable and if the seats and driving position are okay.

Once you CAN spin on a wheel you can choose the one which is right for you, instead of you having to fit yourself to the wheel.

If you go to a workshop you'll have a much better idea. Or perhaps you could spend £20 on a couple of hours tuition first.
Twistfibrecraft does spinning teaching (too far away, I know) and I'm sure if you asked a shop if you could pay them for tuition, just to get the basics they'd be happy to do it for you. It would be money well spent.

I'd just hate to see you order a brand new wheel and then be unhappy with it.

n

n

PPPPPS or something.

Just a thought...

What does Simon think?

Is there even the vaguest of possibilities that he might

a) Have bought you one for Christmas?

b) be willing to contribute towards it as a Christmas gift, so you would have more scope in what you choose?

I'm always very wary of buying myself things at this time of year!

n Laughing

Hanne

Hanne

n

Another thought.
Do you spin right or left handed?
Although I'm right handed, I spin left handed. If you buy a wheel with a central orifice this won't matter, but if you buy one where the wheel is on the right and the orifice on the left, it might make a difference. I can spin on an ordinary Traditional Ashford, where the orifice is on the left hand side of the wheel, but I don't find it comfortable because I'm spinning across myself all the time. It also means that the single rubs against the side of the orifice rather than running straight in, and on some fibres that might make the single fuzzy with the friction.

n

ClaireUK

BTW - spinning with a drop spindle is` easiest done standing up. It doesnt give you back-ache then.

I have a double treadle, double drive Traveller and it suits me well. Remember you will need to oil or varnish your wheel before assembling it. That takes a couple of days cos you have to let the oil/varnish dry. If you buy one pre-varnished and/or assembled it will add to the cost.

I liked n's point about the car analogy. If you cant drive, how do you know the car you are sitting in will suit you? If you cant spin, how will you know if the spinning wheel you choose will be comfortable?

Also, even with the best You-tube video's, books etc you need to allow time and money for hands-on tuition and/or guild membership fees etc.

Just a few thoughts. Hope it all helps : )

Claire UK

YarnAddict

thanks ladies. I've calmed down a bit although I'm still getting a wheel. To answer n first. Simon is definitely not getting me a wheel for Christmas. There is no way in the world he'd buy me something like that. He's getting me the Harmony Guides books which I had to drop very severe hints before he ordered them. and he got me a small surprise present in town yesterday.

I foudn hte number for a local spinning group yesterday. Thought I'd lost it so I'm gonna ring them tomorrow. Have also e-mailed Joyce at Spin A Yarn to see if she knows of any local places that sell wheels. she's a very keen spinner. Also asked when the next spinning workshop is.

I realise I probably won't be ordering one before Christmas but I'm definitely getting one. And soon!!! Very Happy

I've read up a lot mor eabout it now and know more of the technical terms which makes all the blurb about different wheels easier to understand.

Although it'll be on display most of the time I'd prefer one that can be packed away and taking along to things if needed.

n

Brilliant!

I know what my DH is like.... he'll deny absolutely that he's got me something and then it appears out of the blue... I just wondered for a mad moment if yours was like that. Laughing

I'm sure you'll enjoy the next stage of the research process, it's the best fun in the world doing all that test-driving, and in my experience spinners at guilds are always more than happy to "enable" a new spinner!

n

probablyjane

I've got an Ashford Traditional which is what I learned on. I found it a very simple, straightforward wheel to learn on with a decent orifice height and very clear, easy to control features.

It's no good for carrying around and has a bit of a habit of rattling and galloping across the carpet when I pick up speed. I can inagine trading up at some point and perhaps investing in a travelling wheel but it has been a great learning wheel.

I think I am at the stage when I need some intermediate tuition so I'll leave any decisions till after then.

Lots of Ashford traditionals come up second hand for this very reason - people learn and often move on.

YarnAddict

I'm a bit worried about buying second hand though especialy online as I'm worried it'll be broken, not wroking properly etc.

Joyce got back to me and gave me the name of a bloke near Okehampton who sells second hand wheels. Problem is going to somewhere like that to buy a wheel when I havne't really got a clue what I'm looking for. But maybe we'll have a day trip up there between Christmas and New Year. Joyce recommended a Ashford Traditional. Might be best to buy one second hand and then spend more money on a better wheel at a later stage. Confused

n

You can get rubbish on ebay it's true, but there are also some gems!

How about this one

I almost bought one of these instead of the suzie pro. She says it was half price and these are about £400 new, so this is about £200 of spinning wheel.
It looks pristine, and she was able to go and try it out etc etc because it didn't meet the reserve.

n

YarnAddict

she was lucky. Don't like those wheels thoug. Will contact local spinning group before I buy something and the guy in Okehampton.

Woollywarbler

Only just noticed this thread. I learnt to spin 3 years ago after spending a whole day with a lovely lady who travels around the Dorset/Hampshire border teaching everything from preparing fleece to a finished skein of wool and all for the princely sum of £20. Best money I ever spent! She had several wheels in her spinning room, most of which I played with at the end of the day but as space and portability was something I wanted to consider, I decided on a double treadle Ashford Joy. She had the single so at least I was able to have a go before finalizing my purchase. She did advise me to go for the double if I could afford it and I can do everything I want to do on it being a new spinner although I am well aware that I may need to branch out should I become a professional Smile

You can still fit a fair amount on those bobbins by the way, it's an art hehe! As it stands, I am more than happy with my Joy and know I will have many, many more hours of pleasure with it.

I researched lots of wheels same as you once I'd decided that I had to have one, I also had a couple of disappointments on Ebay too, which is why DH bought me mine (I don't think he could stand the tantrums!)

Your wheel really is a personal choice. You could sit at one that everyone raves about and find that you don't get on with it at all, do go try as many as you can before commiting if at all possible.

The other thing is don't forget the Loom Exchange http://www.theloomexchange.co.uk/spinning_wheels.htm

If you scroll down to number 4, there is a lady who is selling an Ashford Traveller with several bobbins and she's in Cornwall too! Wink

It may have your name on already Very Happy

YarnAddict

Thanks Tracy. That dialling code is not too far from us either, Nort Cornwall. Off to ring her now. NOt too much of a discount on full price so depends on whether or not it comes iwth all the stuff that a new one comes with.

My finger has been hovering over an Ashford Traveller on PM Woolcraft again and if I order before Wednesday they can deliver before Christmas. So tempting but I'll sit on my hands for a bit longer.

YarnAddict

Rang the lady who advertised on Loom Exchange and she lives only about 20 mins from us. So I'm going there tomorrow afternoon to have a look. Taking some fibre with me just in case she's willing to give me a demo and let me try it out. Pretty sure it'll end up comign home with me. Very Happy

But I'll go with an open mind and not decide until I've seen it. Wink

And if you believe that you'll believe anything. I think as long as Ilike it I'll get it. Teh price is fairly high for 2nd hand but it sounds like it's hardly been used. Joyce reconned I should pay around £120 for secondhand wheel, lazy kate and bobbins and this one is £180 I think. I may try to negotiate a bit though.

Wish me luck and hopefully there may be pics of my new wheel on here tomorrow. Very Happy

At least I'll get a chance to see it and hopefully try it out.

Woollywarbler

Talk about fate taking a hand, 20 minutes away...that's like the donkey and the carrot isn't it? Wink

I'm sure she'll let you try it and like you said it does sound quite new, you never know what bits she's throwing in. These people find all sorts of things once they know you're interested.

Good luck anyway and keep a padlock on your purse for as long as you can Very Happy

Tracy

YarnAddict

YarnAddict

Got the wheel. Had a try there and she showed me how to use it. It's brilliant. Love it. Been practicing since I came home. But had a problem in that the break band (?) had fallen off and I'd not put it on right so the bobbin didn't wind up. All sorted now. Off to do some more practicing.

jessica

well done you, how exciting, remember how we felt when Noo and I bought our first one.

GrannySmith

Congratulations on your new wheel Very Happy

Do we get to see a picture of this spinning wheel? Very Happy

Woollywarbler

I'm so pleased for you....as soon as I saw you were after one, I remembered the loom exchange from when I was hunting.

Like I said, it had your name on Very Happy

Enjoy,

Tracy xx

franney

Gosh Anni, you really don't hang about do you! Shocked

Congratulations on your new purcase, i hope you're going to show us the results of your new wheel? Smile

YarnAddict

Here she is:

After a few initial problems I got spinning and filled up hte first bobbin :shock:amazed at how quick it was. I've spun 50 gr of Yarn Yard BFL.

(sorr yabout the rubbish pic, but our camera is rubbish in poor light)

Started on 2nd bobbin but had problems getting started then this rubber rod thing that attached the treadle to a pole that attaches to wheel broke in half. Luckily there was a replacement in the maintenance kit so had to hunt down a suitable screw driver and replace it. Whic I did all by myself. Very Happy

Very good for me as I NEVER normally touch screw drivers. I mean, that's what husbands are for isn't it? Wink

I then tried ot get going with the 2nd bobbin again but I was struggling quite a lot. Just couldn't get back into it. Wasn't winding on properly again. So gave up, cleared up the kitchen and as soon as i've got kids to bed and a few yarns listed on Etsy (bamboo anyone?) I'm off for some more practice.

Got some Christmas stuff to finish knitting, one of which has got to be done by tomorrow but it might never get done. Embarassed

Might be giving out skeins of yarn instead. Laughing

I'm so happy. Very Happy

Simon was less than impressed. Going on and on about housework and stuff. There wasn't a lot of housewrok going on before but now there will be none at all. Wink

Woollywarbler

Beautiful!

I find it so relaxing, I go off deep inside myself and end up with a big smile on my face. The one thing I do end up doing though is starting to treadle faster and faster. Must learn to keep steady and slow, I spin far more evenly then.

You've got me going now. As soon as I finish this last Christmas sock, my wheel is coming back downstairs to play. I have a fibre stash slightly smaller than my sock yarn stash so there should be plenty to choose from Wink

I feel a rummage coming on Very Happy

Tracy

pictish

That looks lovely Anni!!! You're making me thinking about having a go on mine again now Rolling Eyes

Not till I've finished my socks tho.

YarnAddict

Go for it Pictish. Got back from shopping an hour ago and sat down for some relaxing spinning. Finished my 2nd bobbin. Done 100gr of BFL sinceysterday. Cahgned bobbins to start plying and now the bobbin won't spin around any more.

Have that problem every time I change bobbin. It won't wind up and takes me ages to get it going again. Any ideas?