Drive Band
Available in hemp or elastic for double drive wheels and the original elastic for single drive wheels.
Learn how to size and tie a band – download PDF.
Learn more about double drive spinning wheels and single drive spinning wheels.
Available in hemp or elastic for double drive wheels and the original elastic for single drive wheels.
Learn how to size and tie a band – download PDF.
Learn more about double drive spinning wheels and single drive spinning wheels.
Looking for a new pastime? Wondering what to do when you retire? When John Heater turned 65 and about to retire, his sister-in-law lent him a spinning wheel and John began to use it and to make yarn. That was just the beginning. What to do with the yarn? Like many people with a new…
Weave a thick plush towel on your rigid heddle loom – it’s easier than you may think! Take a look at this quick video to see the technique in action. https://youtu.be/MZtZLIoDBDA For this project, we’ve used the 16″ Presto loom with the 8 dent heddle and some worsted weight cotton yarn. You will also need…
All spinning wheels have a set of standard ratios and many have optional ratios achieved by either adding different whorls or a different type of flyer. View the comparison chart below and watch the informational videos, to learn all about ratios from Tim.
This month’s mug rug is a version of Waffle Weave (and who doesn’t like waffles on a September morning??) You will need: Worsted weight cotton yarn. Rigid Heddle loom such as the Kromski Harp Forte or Presto 8 Dent Heddle One Pick-up Stick 2 Shuttles The pattern sample was done using a light (orange) and a…
Jumbo Flyer Extend the capabilities of your Polonaise, Symphony or Minstrel wheel by adding a Jumbo Flyer Kit. You can quickly switch back and forth between your regular flyer and the jumbo unit. The Jumbo Flyer has a very large orifice, a .70 inch opening for heavy spinning and plying and a much larger jumbo…
It’s April, so this month’s design will reflect an Easter Basket in appearance. The structure is called Monk’s Weave. I’ve added a bit of a twist to the standard pattern with a small additional element (this will be explained in the instructions). For this Mug Rug you will need your Pick Up Stick and two…