Comments on: Shoot

By: Ronni

Ronni — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 21:04:35 +0000

I told you you were doomed. I have a Jensen Tina 2 that I love and a Columbine that I also love. I’ve spun also on the Ashford Traditional, Traveler, and Joy wheels and on a Schacht double treadle. I liked the Schacht more than the Ashfords but everyone is different. And the compact nature of the Joy is certainly a plus.

You really should try to sample wheels yourself before you buy though. Look for a guild in your area. They will undoubtedly be willing to let you attend a meeting and most folks are generous enough to let you try their wheel. Every spinner I have ever met was always keen to get another victim addicted to the process so they’re usually very willing you let you try out their wheel. Possibly not if they are spinning an expensive difficult to spin fiber but otherwise, they’re usually more than willing. Handweavers conferences are another good place to get to try wheels by different manufacturers. And I don’t know about Stitches MidWest but at SW a local spinning guild had wheels and offered lessons.

You’re totally doomed. But it’s nice to know that eventually I’ll be able to get fiber from you as well. (Huh. Hubby is downstairs but I still think I just heard a moan of dismay.)

By: Kelly

Kelly — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 02:13:10 +0000

I don’t spin. I don’t wanna spin.

Makes me dizzy.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 22:36:47 +0000

Cool! I am taking a spinning lesson on a wheel on Saturday. I am so excited. I have been researching wheels since May, and I have it narrowed down to a few contenders. My top choice is the Majacraft Rose. The other two I am considering is the Lendrum DT and the Kromski Sonata. I really think I will end up with the Rose. I decided to sell a few things that I am not using around the house, and I raised enough to cover the cost of a nice wheel and some roving.

Now, I think that Loopy Ewe should start carrying roving.

By: Jocelyn

Jocelyn — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:10:05 +0000

Weeeeee!! I saw a lady spinning at Stampede, and have been daydreaming about learning to spin ever since.

I bought a louet kit last week. I opened it, closed it and signed up for the next class I could find. I start tonight!!

By: Sara

Sara — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 15:52:01 +0000

I have a Louet S10 wheel and I LOVE it… and yes, it does take practice to spin thinner. I admit that I’m not at laceweight level yet although I’m getting better!

By: fbz

fbz — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 13:06:39 +0000

that’s funny, i was in the same boat last week when i went on a huge research jaunt about what to buy for my first wheel. i must say that this collection of wheel reviews on ravelry is fabulous:
http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/spinner-central/16865/

also, i tried to find a wheel that will be able to grow with me, one that will quite good for spinning sock weight two or three ply yarn eventually but will also have a slow enough whorl for a beginner. lastly i wanted something that was semi-local, at least made in europe because it would be silly to order something from new zealand or canada if we had something great closer to germany. in the end i went with a kromski minstrel because they are made in poland, have relatively large bobbins, and have 6.5:1, 8.5:1, 12:1 and 16:1 ratios. i also asked around to see if anyone near me had one i could try. in the end no one did but several blog friends had tried kromski’s and confirmed that they were good solid wheels and would last me a long while. my new wheel is slated to arrive in a few days!

By: debbie

debbie — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 06:02:49 +0000

i would love to have a knitting weekend – you’re so lucky to have the time for one and with such good knitting friends! i heard spinning can be addicting, but i just can’t get the hang of it – maybe that’s for the better….i think my husband would shudder at the sight of rovings…..can’t wait to see how you progress to a wheel….

By: Kate

Kate — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 01:22:42 +0000

It sounds like so much fun! I think everyone should have a knitting weekend once a month… in fact, I think there should be a national knitting holiday every month, one with an official beer sponsor…

Spinning… ummm… dangerous…

(Apologies to the world for excessive use of …)

By: Beth K

Beth K — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:52:18 +0000

that is s-75, not 2-75

By: Beth K

Beth K — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:51:44 +0000

I spin on a Louet 2-75 double treadle. I really like it. They also have a folding one with a bag, the Victoria. I plan to have one some day as well. Louet makes very nice stuff as you know.