Spinning Wheels
Wheels travel for free, and all are below recommended retail price. Most are 'flat-packed' for shipping and require some basic assembly.
Ashford Traditional Spinning Wheel
The Ashford Traditional is the world's most popular spinning wheel and is terrific value for money. Strong and sturdy, it is made from New Zealand silver beech throughout. The design has only seen minor improvements over 40 years.
In short, the perfect first wheel.
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FacebookAshford Traveller Spinning Wheel
The Ashford Traveller is as well-made as the Traditional. It is made from New Zealand silver beech throughout.
It is an upright or 'castle' style wheel. The flyer is positioned over the wheel giving the wheel a much smaller footprint than the Traditional. The compact design is therefore more portable - it will fit in the boot of your car more easily than the Traditional or Elizabeth.
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available from stockAshford Kiwi Spinning Wheel (natural finish)
The super low price of the Kiwi doesn't mean that Ashford have compromised build quality. The design is lightweight, portable but sturdy. You get two speeds and a double treadle, which makes treadling easier and it's possible to stop and start the wheel with your feet. There are plenty of add-ons for the Kiwi.
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available from stockAshford Joy Spinning Wheel
The aptly-named Joy is a modern design which looks amazing, is light and folds up small and flat for easy transport.
The built-in lazy kate folds in, the treadle board folds up and the small, light wheel can be carried by its handle or in its own carry bag. Take this wheel with you wherever you go!
It comes lacquered and assembled, so is ready to start spinning straight out of the box. It now comes with a sliding-hook flyer and 30% larger bobbins as standard.
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available from stock available from stock available from stockAshford Elizabeth 2 Spinning Wheel
The Ashford Elizabeth is the largest wheel in Ashford's range and it looks magnificient. The classic fairytale wheel. Beautifully crafted from New Zealand silver beech throughout.
The drive wheel itself is very large, 24"/61cm, mounted on ball bearings, which means that it is smooth, effortless and comfortable to treadle for long periods.
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available from stockAshford Country Spinner
If you are interested in spinning big, bulky, chunky yarn, then the country spinner's slow ratio, massive bobbin and flyer are for you.
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Ashford e-Spinner
If you need to spin large amounts of yarn, or if you find it difficult to treadle because of back or leg problems, the e-spinner will be for you.
It is compact, very portable and easy to use. Spin at home or in your car, caravan or boat.
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Fibre
A range of fibre from wool to exotic and luxury fibre for spinning, dyeing, felting: wool, silk, alpaca, cashmere, mohair, camel, yak and angora ready to spin. Also raw fleece
Spinning wheels
A range of Ashford Spinning Wheels delivered quickly to your door. I usually have some second hand spinning wheels listed.
Magazines and cards
Why not add one or two to your order? These cards, hand made by Jules of 'Always with a Heart' feature a textured sheep. Perfect for Christmas for your friends or for the spinner / knitter in your life. I now stock Selvedge magazine and Yarnmaker magazine.
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Spinning cotton, free eBook
Have you spun cotton? Did you know that it grows in natural colours as well as white?
This free eBook from SpinningDaily gives us some history, some tips for spinning the very short fibre with some patterns.
