for spinners seeking a wheel

When I took this picture, I didn't know what any of these wheels were. Now I know it's a Kromski Sonata, Kromski Fantasia, and what looks like the Lendrum Folding Wheel.

I wish someone would have told me what a deep well I'd be falling into when I started looking into buying a spinning wheel. There's so much to know! There's so many brands, and so many types, and so many features! There is a spinning wheel out there for just about every person who ever wanted to spin yarn, whether seriously or as a hobby. Whether you want to spin art yarn or lace weight. How tall you are, how long you want to spin, whether you like wood or plastic or PVC. Since it has been a busy week for me job-wise and not much in the way of knitting or spinning has been happening, I thought it might be good to synthesize some great resources I've found just in case there are others who are going through the same process I am!

I won't try to re-create what is out there already, so consider this a library of articles/videos/resources. Just in time for the weekend!

The Basics

What is important when considering your first wheel?

What are the major brands of spinning wheels?

Other resources about specific wheel models

Last but not least, I would definitely recommend the Craftsy class on the Foundations of Spinning. It was a great class that you could easily do in a day, and she covers a lot of really valuable information on wheels and spinning in general. 

This is by no means an exhaustive list but i hope it helps others out there looking to make an investment in a tool that can last a lifetime!