Tuesday, August 16, 2005

Tell me which wheel you like

Now I'm curious. I'd like to know what wheel you'd recommend to someone [that'd be me] with these wishes:

- modern looking wheel
- compact [portability is very good]
- something that I wouldn't have to trade up from [I don't believe in buying beginner equipment; I'd rather get something solid and capable and learn on that]
- of course, I'll be spinning no wool; instead soysilk, silk, cotton, other natural fibers, blends w/synthetics
- double treadle

That's the basic list. On the shortlist [ones to test drive], I have:
- Majacraft Suzie
- Ashford Joy
- Lendrum original/upright DT
- Schacht DT
- anything Robin

??

I'd love to hear what you have used, like, don't like and why. Please share in the comments! I'm not rushing out to buy anything this second, but I am looking forward to hearing what you have to say.

Comments:
I have an Ashford Joy double treadle wheel that I really like. It is my second wheel. My first was a Louet S10 single treadle. On the plus side for the Joy is the variety of yarns I can produce (thin to bulky), it is easy to use/fold up for transport, and it's portable and light. I don't really have any negatives. The bobbins are a little smaller than my other wheel, but that is the price of portability.

Hope that helps! Please contact me if you have any questions. =)
Toni
(my email is toniATwilwa.net)
PS
Love the new issue of knitty!!
 
I haven't tried it yet but just wanna say I liked this site and your blogs also.
 
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