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for spinners seeking a wheel

September 4, 2015 Abby Goodman
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.

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

  • How to Choose a Spinning Wheel - Paradise Fibers (video)
  • How to Choose a Spinning Wheel (FAQ) - Paradise Fibers
  • Selecting a Wheel - The Woolery
  • Parts of a Spinning Wheel - Craftsy

What is important when considering your first wheel?

  • Choosing Your First Wheel - Abby Franqemont (updated)
  • Should You Buy That Old Spinning Wheel? - Abby Franquemont (video)
  • Shopping for a Spinning Wheel - Craftsy 
  • Drive systems - Double Drive, Single Drive, Irish Tension (video)
  • Understanding Scotch and Irish Tension - Craftsy

What are the major brands of spinning wheels?

  • Spinning Wheels - The Woolery

Other resources about specific wheel models

  • Ashford Kiwi Demonstration (video)
  • Schacht Drive Demonstration (video)
  • Schacht Ladybug Review (video)
  • Kromski Fantasia Review (video)
  • Kromski Sonata Review (video)
  • Travel and Folding Wheels Comparison - Paradise Fibers

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!

Tags spinning, spinning wheels
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Welcome friend. I'm Abby and in this space I write about making: knitting, sewing, slow fashion and other crafty goodness. I'm happy you're here. 

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A messy July desk (and a perpetually messy mending pile behind it) ☀️ I have a few secret projects in the works right now but I’m pretty much always knitting a pair of socks, especially during the summertime!

thanks so much to everyone who has
✨Sunday Morning Shawl ✨now live on my website and Ravelry! (Link in profile) This shawl is generously sized, squishy, soft, and simple: just what I wanted in a season of life where I needed lots of garter stitch. The alternating colors and stripes me
Tomorrow! ✨☕️☀️#sundaymorningshawl
Last week, the @brooklynbotanic, another #bhlshirreddress ✨🌼 (this pattern is basically secret pajamas, so do yourself a favor and go make one immediately)
Coffee shop knitting and lunch among the rooftop flowers. Having the best, sweatiest day in NY 🥰✨🌼
I wrote a blog post last week that was basically along the lines of, “What is it like to live your life without the influence of the internet?” I don’t think it’s a coincidence that soon after I did I picked up these beauties
A full week behind, a full week ahead. But for now: swatches. New ideas coming to life ✨
I feel as though if you were to scroll back several years my main postings on IG were photos of yarn with my breakfast so maybe it’s time to bring that back ✨ loving this simply beautiful combo of #edmundsocks with @sweetsparrowknits yarn. Cher
A messy July desk (and a perpetually messy mending pile behind it) ☀️ I have a few secret projects in the works right now but I’m pretty much always knitting a pair of socks, especially during the summertime!

thanks so much to everyone who has ✨Sunday Morning Shawl ✨now live on my website and Ravelry! (Link in profile) This shawl is generously sized, squishy, soft, and simple: just what I wanted in a season of life where I needed lots of garter stitch. The alternating colors and stripes me Tomorrow! ✨☕️☀️#sundaymorningshawl Last week, the @brooklynbotanic, another #bhlshirreddress ✨🌼 (this pattern is basically secret pajamas, so do yourself a favor and go make one immediately) Coffee shop knitting and lunch among the rooftop flowers. Having the best, sweatiest day in NY 🥰✨🌼 I wrote a blog post last week that was basically along the lines of, “What is it like to live your life without the influence of the internet?” I don’t think it’s a coincidence that soon after I did I picked up these beauties A full week behind, a full week ahead. But for now: swatches. New ideas coming to life ✨ I feel as though if you were to scroll back several years my main postings on IG were photos of yarn with my breakfast so maybe it’s time to bring that back ✨ loving this simply beautiful combo of #edmundsocks with @sweetsparrowknits yarn. Cher

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