Spinning
It all starts with the yarn! Whether you knit, weave, or crochet – or are raising your own source of fiber on the hoof! – this is where you begin.
From basic spindles, to traditional spinning wheels, to high-tech electric spinners, you will find the tools you need to start making your own yarn right here.
Do you want to prepare your own sheep or alpaca fleece? Find quality combs and carders here!
Have questions on what to choose? Feel free to contact us – We personally use and teach with the tools we carry, and are happy to answer any questions you may have.
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Kromski Niddy-Noddies
$24.00 – $34.00Kromski Niddy-Noddies
$24.00 – $34.00From Poland, comes in three sizes, with various finishes available in all sizes
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Valkyrie Fine Full-size Combs
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Schacht Hi-Lo Drop Spindle
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Schacht-Reeves Saxony Spinning Wheels
$1,508.00 – $2,035.00Schacht-Reeves Saxony Spinning Wheels
$1,508.00 – $2,035.00Free shipping in the lower 48 states
Schacht is not making new wheels at this time. To be added to the list to be notified if they go back into production, contact us here: https://www.mielkesfiberarts.com/contact/
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Spinner’s Control Cards
$7.00 – $12.00Spinner’s Control Cards
$7.00 – $12.00A selection of Wraps per Inch gauges for spinners. See quickly, and at a glance, if you’re on target for you desired yarn.
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Oil For Spinning Wheels
$9.95 – $12.00Oil For Spinning Wheels
$9.95 – $12.00What’s better then a spinning oil bottle? A choice between 3 spinning wheel oil bottles! We offer the Schacht Precision, the Ashford, or the Kromski bottles. You can’t go wrong with any of them. The Kromski does have the longest nozzle, but the Schacht bottle is a little sturdier. It really comes down to personal preference though.
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Double Drive Flyer for Ashford Wheels
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Basic Jumbo Flyer Unit for Traditional or Traveller, Single Drive
$115.00Basic Jumbo Flyer Unit for Traditional or Traveller, Single Drive
$115.00Included accessories:
1 jumbo bobbin, threading hook and instructions
Drive band – to replace existing drive band
Brake band and 2 tension springs – to replace existing brake band
Jumbo bush – to insert when spinning fine yarns
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Traditional Double Treadle Kit
$215.00Traditional Double Treadle Kit
$215.00Change your single treadle Traditional wheels to double treadle. Using both feet doubles the energy and encourages the spinner to sit directly in front of the wheel, which is good for the body posture and balance. The cranks are offset 10 degrees so you can start the wheel in either direction without using your hands. The kit includes a new crank and conrod joints as well as the new treadle assembly.
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Turbo Kit
$18.00Turbo Kit
$18.00Stretchy Drive Band for single drive wheels. Minimize treadling effort & improve grip with this poly cord drive belt. Kit includes 78” of 2mm diameter polycord which is sufficient for both Traditional & Traveller single drive spinning wheels. Cut and join to suit your wheel. Kit includes driveband material, instructions, and joining block for installing the driveband.
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Ashford Maintenance Kit
$25.00Ashford Maintenance Kit
$25.00Keep your spinning wheel well maintained and it will last a lifetime!
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Double Treadle Kit for Traveller
$215.00Double Treadle Kit for Traveller
$215.00Change your single treadle Traveller wheels to double treadle. Using both feet doubles the energy and encourages the spinner to sit directly in front of the wheel, which is good for the body posture and balance. The cranks are offset 10 degrees so you can start the wheel in either direction without using your hands.
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Double Treadle Kit for Elizabeth Wheels
$215.00Double Treadle Kit for Elizabeth Wheels
$215.00Change your single treadle Elizabeth wheel to double treadle. Using both feet doubles the energy and encourages the spinner to sit directly in front of the wheel, which is good for the body posture and balance. The cranks are offset 10 degrees so you can start the wheel in either direction without using your hands. The kit includes a new crank, conrods, silver beech treadle and rail, and conrod joints.
This kit will fit all Elizabeth wheels made after 1971.Quick View