Learn to hand spin with fibre artist Jo Reeve. Jo, the author of the very popular Ashford Book of Carding, has twenty-seven years of spinning experience and will show you how to spin from the beginning through to advanced techniques.
Learn how to create unique yarns using different techniques and fibres and make five easy projects using your handspun yarn. Step by step instructions and gorgeous colour photographs will take you on a new journey of creativity.
bottle of oil For quiet effortless spinning
Transparent 15ml - ½ oz squeeze bottle.
Convenient 32mm - 1¼” blunt needle applicator for hard to reach bobbin, flyer and wheel bearings.
The aluminum cap has a neoprene seal and air tight sealing scabbard.
The bottle contains non-staining, high grade, aromatic-free, white mineral lubricating oil classified as non-hazardous.
The bottles are sealed in an outer mini grip bag for added security.
They will be included in Maintenance Kits.
Extra bobbin suitable for the Ashford Country Spinning Wheel or the Jumbo e-Spinner.
Available in both Natural and Lacquered Finish.
PLEASE ALLOW 7 WORKING DAYS FOR DELIVERY OF THIS ITEM
Double drive bobbin for:
- Traditional double drive spinning wheel
- Traveller double drive spinning wheel
- Elizabeth 2 spinning wheel
So portable
- take wherever you go
- affordable
- solid Silver beech hardwood
- wide range
Spinners have been creating yarn with drop spindles for millennia. Made from Silver beech hard wood, our spindles are durable and easy to use. (after a little practice!)
So portable
- take wherever you go
- affordable
- solid Silver beech hardwood
- wide range
Spinners have been creating yarn with drop spindles for millennia. Made from Silver beech hard wood, our spindles are durable and easy to use. (after a little practice!)
So portable
- take wherever you go
- affordable
- solid Silver beech hardwood
- wide range
Spinners have been creating yarn with drop spindles for millennia. Made from Silver beech hard wood, our spindles are durable and easy to use. (after a little practice!)
Preserve, protect and enhance wheels, looms and all your craft accessories with this quick and easy to apply environmentally-friendly, low gloss finishing wax polish. Made from beeswax and tree oils, it is ideal for new natural timber or rejuvenating and restoring loved and lacquered products. Apply with a soft rag, steel wool or Scotchbrite, then buff to a deep rich lustrous finish with a soft cloth. No other finish is required. Non-flammable, non-toxic. 75gms.
lazy kate
specifications
Vertical lazy kate. Holds 3 bobbins.
Made from beautiful silver beech hard wood.
Keep you spinning wheel well maintained and it will last a lifetime! The kit includes 100ml (3 ½ fl ozs) special lubricating oil (non-staining), threading hook, tension spring, flyer hooks, leather conrod connector and clip, brake and drive bands.
niddy noddy jumbo
Need an extra-large niddy noddy to skein your art yarn? Now you can make huge 2m (79ins) skeins over 1kg with our super new Jumbo Niddy Noddy. The arms have been designed to allow the skein to slide off easily.
This cute little niddy noddy makes a beautiful small 90cm (1yd) skein or hank. Ideal for making sample skeins. Made from solid Silver Beech hardwood with removable ends for storage or transport.
The niddy noddy is a very useful accessory for winding yarn from the spinning wheel bobbin and creating a 1.5m (5ft) skein. Made from turned Silver Beech hard wood the specially shaped crossbars allow the skein (hank) of yarn to slide off easily when made. It is easy to dismantle for storage or transportation.
Standard bobbin for:
- Traditional single drive spinning wheel
- Traveller single drive spinning wheel
- Joy spinning wheel
- Joy 2 spinning wheel
- Kiwi spinning wheel
- Kiwi 2 spinning wheel
- Electronic Spinner
For Traditional single drive and Traveller single drive spinning wheels.
Includes flyer and hooks. Natural finish.
Ratios 6.5:1, 8.5:1, 11.5:1 & 17.5:1
PLEASE ALLOW 7 WORKING DAYS FOR DELIVERY OF THIS ITEM
For adjusting the brake band tension on Scotch tension spinning wheels.
tensioned lazy kate
Control your bobbins when plying with the adjustable brake tension.
Smooth stainless steel yarn guide to prevent your yarn from tangling.
Suitable for single & double drive standard and jumbo bobbins.
Bobbins are quick and easy to change.
Stainless steel bobbin pins are removable for storage and transport.
Four rubber feet prevent slipping or tipping.
Convenient carry handle.
Made from beautiful silver beech hard wood with a rich lacquer finish.
Wooden threading hook for Ashford spinning wheels. Replacement for Elizabeth 2 Natural Finish. Also compatible with Joy and Electronic Spinners.
To calculate the tension or gauge of your yarn use this simple tool. Wrap the yarn in either the 25 or 12.5mm (1-1/2in) slot and count the number of wraps. Made from lacquered Silver Beech hardwood. Comes complete with leather loop and wrap/gauge table.