Hand Spinning

The Ladybug Spinning Wheel is friendly to entry-level spinners, easy to treadle, easy to take with you, and…as cute as a bug! The Ladybug has the characteristic solid Schacht construction and its unique design is both functional and charming. Designed-in carrying handles in the legs and light weight make the Ladybug easy to pick up and transport. An optional attached tensioned Lazy Kate integrates into the front leg and makes it easy to take along, too!

The Ladybug Spinning Wheel uses Scotch tension, and can also be used in double drive mode. The Ladybug comes with medium and fast flyer whorls; the extra slow, slow, high, and super high speed whorls can also be used for a wide range of ratios.

Included with each Schacht Ladybug Spinning Wheel are a poly drive band, threading hook, three bobbins, medium and fast whorls, and double drive band. Each Ladybug Spinning Wheel is unique – somewhere on your wheel is your very own Ladybug pal.

Optional accessories sold separately. Please contact Josh directly with any questions about purchasing a spinning wheel. We are able to offer Schacht's full line of spinning wheels and equipment by special order, in addition to what we have in stock.

The Ladybug is one of Schacht's most popular wheels and we will be doing our best to keep one in stock.  We usually have Ladybugs in stock, boxed, and ready to ship. We also have one on display in the studio to try out. We do allow this wheel to oversell. In the event that the wheel is not in stock, it will ship directly to you from Schacht.

Please contact us by phone, in person, or email for any questions you have about purchasing a wheel. We encourage you stop by the studio and take the Ladybug for a test spin, as well as, the other wheels we carry from Schacht! 

The long needle point of our oil bottle is ideal for getting to all those hard-to-reach places on spinning wheels and other small machines. Filled with 1/2 oz. of motor oil.

The Kiwi is a travel wheel that truly offers comfort and benefits of larger wheel with the option to take it anywhere. With all the great features of the Kiwi 2, the enhanced Kiwi 3 is even more in demand by new and experienced spinners everywhere. The new Kiwi 3 has folding treadles, timber veneered MDF wheel, three speed whorl and a wooden threading hook!

• Folding treadles for convenient transport and storage
  
• Timber veneered MDF wheel with ball bearings ensure smooth, silent spinning
  
• 3 speed whorl with 5.5, 7.5 and 9.5:1 flyer ratios
  
• Double treadle, mounted on polyurethane hinges, for effortless treadling
  
• Sliding hook flyer with frictionless yarn guides and 10mm (⅜ in) orifice
  
• Quick and easy bobbin change with snap-in front flyer bearing
  
• Scotch tension for precise tension adjustment
  
• Includes 3 large 130gm (4-5ozs) capacity bobbins
  
• Built-in Lazy Kate
  
• Weighs only 5.5kg (12lbs).
  
• Wheel diameter 45cm (17½ins)
  
• Robust construction quick and easy to assemble with the Allen key supplied
  

NOTE: The Kiwi 3 arrives unassembled and requires some tools that are not included: Phillips screwdriver, Hammer, Scissors, Candlewax, and Spinning Wheel Oil. Please refer to the KIWI 3 Spinning Wheel Assembly Instructions. Expert assembly for this wheel is available for an additional fee. Assembled wheels may be shipped for an additional fee as well. Please contact us for a quote for assembly and shipping. This wheel is also available in natural (unfinished) by special order. 

Optional Accessories for the Kiwi 3: 

(Note: Items with a hyperlink are those that we currently stock. Please contact us to order any additional items needed.) 

Kiwi 3 Carry Bag

Spinning Wheel Oil

Tensioned Lazy Kate Lacquered

Niddy Noddy's in 90cm (36", 1.5m (60"), or 2m (78") 

Skeiner 2 Lacquered

Carding Equipment 

Sliding Hook Flyer Bobbin 90mm Single Drive Lacquered

Kiwi Super Flyer Kit Lacquered

Kiwi High Speed Kit

Maintenance & Replacement parts - Contact us with your needs. 

A Handspinner’s Joy!

The first thing you’ll notice about Schacht's Niddy Noddy is that it doesn’t look like any other you’ve seen before. That’s because we didn’t want to make just another niddy noddy. We wanted a niddy noddy that would not only be unique and handsome in style, but also give superior functionality. We’ve designed features into our niddy noddy that we know you as a handspinner will love and appreciate.

More to get all wound up about:

• Adjustable for 1-1/2 or 2 yard skeins
• Collapsible center tube makes it easy to remove skein
• Folds flat for storage or transport
• Cushioned hand grip for comfort
• Balanced and lightweight
• Maple wood ends (also available in Cherry wood; call us to special order)

Schacht took physics to heart when they designed this Lazy Kate. It’s built low to the ground (no tipping over during plying), has a unique tensioning feature (no more bobbin back-spinning during plying), and accommodates up to three bobbins. It can be easily disassembled, making it easy to transport or pack — no tools required! Our Kate can be used with other spinning wheel bobbins up to 7″ in length. A Collapsible Lazy Kate comes with Schacht's Matchless wheels, it must be purchased separately with any other Schacht spinning wheel.

Note: Bobbins shown in picture are not included. 

Spinners have been creating yarn with drop spindles for millennia and we have a wide range of sizes from which to choose. Spin a wide range of fibers from superfine on the lightest spindle to long lustrous fleece on the heaviest spindle.

Each spindle size is sold separately. Photo shows the relationship of sizes. Stand shown in second photo is not available.

Features:

• Portable Top Whorl spindle with 2 guide grooves.
• Solid silver beech hardwood
  
• 5 sizes to choose from
  
• Uniquely shaped wire hook
• The whorls are hollow underneath, making them lightweight with maximum momentum.

• tws5 - 50mm, 15g (2", .5 oz)
  
• tws6 - 60mm, 20g (2 3/8", .75 oz)
  
• tws7 - 70mm, 35g (2 3/4", 1.25 oz)
  
• tws8 - 80mm, 50g (3 1/8", 1.75 oz)
  
• tws9 - 90mm, 80g (3 1/2", 2.75 oz)
  

The Flatiron Spinning Wheel rises from a flat-packed box much like Boulder’s iconic Flatirons tilted up from a once-horizontal position. The elegant design of the formed maple ply body calls upon the same drama that makes the Flatirons so striking. This unique Saxony style wheel is anything but traditional, much like the company’s hometown of Boulder, Colorado.

The superb Flatiron Spinning Wheel is customizable; you can build it with either the flyer on the left or the right. With self-aligning bearings in the maidens, and a fully adjustable drive wheel, the whole system is sure to spin true. The clever quick-release lever makes changing out bobbins trouble-free.

The Flatiron Spinning Wheel can be set up in all three tension systems  (Scotch tension, double drive, and bobbin lead). The Flatiron comes with medium and fast whorls; the extra slow, slow, high, and super high speed whorls can also be used for a wide range of rations (available for separate purchase).

Included acccessories: poly drive band, threading hook, 3 travel bobbins, medium and fast whorls, and a double drive band.

Optional accessories sold separately. Please contact Josh directly with any questions about purchasing a spinning wheel. We are able to offer Schacht's full line of spinning wheels and equipment by special order, in addition to what we have in stock.

We usually have one Flatiron in stock, boxed, and ready to ship. There is some self assembly required for the Flatiron. We do allow this wheel to oversell. In the event that the wheel is not in stock, it will ship directly to you from Schacht.

Please contact us by phone, in person, or email for any questions you have about purchasing a wheel. We encourage you stop by the studio and take the Flatiron for a test spin, as well as, the other wheels we carry from Schacht! 

Solid colored combed Merino Wool top dyed fiber for spinning and felting.

Sold in 1 ounce increments. Price listed is for 1 ounce.

• 100% Merino Wool
• 21.5 microns
• staple length 70mm / 2.75"
• Roving

• Smooth lacquer finish
  
• Quick and easy bobbin change with snap-in flyer bearing.
  
• Convenient spinning and plying with a super-size sliding hook flyer, frictionless yarn guides, 27mm (1 1/8in) orifice and two additional reducer bushes - 15mm (5/8in) and 9mm (3/8in)
• The e-Spinner Super Jumbo has a quiet but powerful 12 volt motor with soft start and infinitely variable flyer speed of 0-500rpm to control and manipulate the yarn. Go as slow or as fast as you want!
• Belt driven bobbin lead with a soft leather flyer brake
  
• Weighs only 3.65kg (8lbs)
  
• Bobbin capacity is 1.4kg / 3lb

Included Accessories:

• 1 country spinner bobbin lacquered
• Wooden threading hook
• Learn to spin booklet
  
• Padded carry bag with shoulder straps
  
• Bottle of oil
  
• On/off foot controller
  
• 12v power cord
  

We are able to offer Ashford's full line of spinning wheels and equipment by special order, in addition to what we have in stock.

Please contact us by phone, in person, or email for any questions you have about purchasing a wheel. We encourage you stop by the studio and take the e-Spinner Super Jumbo for a test spin, as well as, the many other spinning wheels we carry! A floor model is usually available for this wheel.

A warm, soft luxury fibre with a natural crimp and soft lustre.

Sold by weight in 1 ounce increments.

• Contents: 100% Baby Alpaca
• Micron: 23-26
• Staple Length: 80mm
• Top Length: 4 Metres Per 100g
• Top Width: 1 Inch
• Crafting: Dyeing, Spinning, Blending, Wet Felting, Needle Felting, Weaving
• Bundles: 100g
• Care: Hand Wash Only

Ready to go, double treadle! 

This compact wheel is light weight (5kg/11lb) and portable with folding treadle, built-in lazy kate and carry handle. Fold and go - it can be carried easily in cars, as carry-on luggage in planes (check with your airline first as this varies from aircraft to aircraft) and takes up little space at home. Spin a variety of yarns using the four ratios. The stretchy drive cord does not require any adjustment as you change from one ratio to another and always maintains the correct tension. The wheel and flyer are mounted on ball bearings for effortless spinning. Smooth and quiet with treadles mounted on polyurethane hinges to allow a comfortable heel-toe action. The wheel comes assembled and lacquered, ready for spinning.

Features: 

• Portable travel spinning wheel
  
• Double Treadle
• Scotch Tension / Single Drive
• 4 ratios: 6, 8, 11, 14:1
  
• Wheel Diameter: 40cm (15 3/4")
• Bobbin Capacity: Approx. 130gm (4-5oz)
• Orifice: 1cm (3/8")
• Comes assembled and lacquered (Some minimal setup is needed) 
  
• Carrying bag included
  

Included Accessories: 

• 3 sliding hook flyer bobbins single drive lacquered
  
• Built-in lazy Kate
  
• Wooden threading hook
  
• Learn to spin booklet
  
• Padded carry bag – backpack style
  

Optional Accessories for the Joy 2: 

(Note: Items with a hyperlink are those that we currently stock. Please contact us to order any additional items needed.) 

Spinning Wheel Oil

Tensioned Lazy Kate Lacquered

Niddy Noddy's in 90cm/36", 1.5m/60", or 2m/78" 

Skeiner 2 Lacquered

Carding Equipment 

Additional 90mm Single Drive Sliding Hook Flyer Bobbins Lacquered

Joy Freedom Kit with Sliding Hook Flyer and Jumbo Bobbins

Maintenance & Replacement parts - Contact us with your needs. 

• Smooth lacquer finish
  
• Quick and easy bobbin change with snap-in flyer bearing.
  
• Convenient spinning and plying with a sliding hook flyer, frictionless yarn guides, 15mm (5/8 in) orifice and reducer bush.
• The e-Spinner 3 has a quiet but powerful 12 volt DC 2.0 amp motor with soft start and infinitely variable speed from 0-1800 rpm.
  
• The optional 12 volt car cord enables you to use it in your car, caravan, RV, or boat with a battery pack.
  
• Light weight only 2kg (4.4 lbs)
  
• Compact only 26 x 14 x 21.5cm (10.25" x 5.5" x 8.5")
  

Included Accessories:

• 3 jumbo bobbins single drive lacquered
  
• Tensioned lazy kate
  
• Wooden threading hook
  
• 15mm to 10mm orifice reducer bush
  
• Learn to spin booklet
  
• Padded carry bag with shoulder straps
  
• Bottle of oil
  
• On/off foot controller
  
• 12v power cord
  

We are able to offer Ashford's full line of spinning wheels and equipment by special order, in addition to what we have in stock.

Please contact us by phone, in person, or email for any questions you have about purchasing a wheel. We encourage you stop by the studio and take the e-Spinner 3 for a test spin, as well as, the many other spinning wheels we carry! A floor model is usually available for this wheel.

Hand painted roving for hand spinning by Josh Steger, 

100% Certified Organic Polwarth Wool Top from the Falkland Islands, 

4 ounces, 

Each hand painted roving will have variation in color from another. Please order enough roving for your entire project at once to make sure you have enough to complete it. 

4 ounces hand spun to a sport weight will yield approximately 150 yd 3ply yarn using a Navajo plying method. 

The Sidekick is Schacht’s travel spinning wheel. It’s designed to fold easily, yet be a solid spinner. Features:

• Folds to 21.5″ h x 8.25″ w x 15″ d.
• Integrated storage of bobbins, flyer, and whorls for transport.
• Lightweight at 13 pounds.
• 13.7″ drive wheel
• Ratios from 4:1 to 13:1.
• Long, comfortable treadles.
• Uses the same bobbins, whorls, and flyer as the Schacht Matchless, Flatiron, and Ladybug wheels.
• 25″ orifice height for comfortable spinning.
• Employs Scotch tension with precise control knob.
• The drive wheel spins on ball bearings. The flyer turns on self-aligning bearings.
• Drive band tension adjuster allows for all whorls to be used with one drive band.
• The Sidekick comes with 3 travel bobbins, fast and medium whorls, threading hook, adjustable carrying strap, and durable red carry bag.

Please contact Josh directly with any questions about purchasing a spinning wheel. We are able to offer Schacht's full line of spinning wheels and equipment by special order, in addition to what we have in stock.

The Sidekick is one of Schacht's most popular wheels and we will be doing our best to keep one in stock.  We usually have one Sidekick in stock, boxed, and ready to ship. We also have one on display in the studio to try out. We do allow this wheel to oversell. In the event that the wheel is not in stock, it will ship directly to you from Schacht.

Please contact us by phone, in person, or email for any questions you have about purchasing a wheel. We encourage you stop by the studio and take the Sidekick for a test spin, as well as, the other wheels we carry from Schacht! 

• 4 ounce package of Merino Top roving
• Next to skin soft
• Natural gray color, NOT dyed
• Ideal for spinning, felting, and other wool crafts
• Sustainably sourced from non-mulsed sheep
• Imported

Certified wool top from the Shetland Islands, Scotland. 

• 100% Natural red-brown Shetland wool
• Jumbo weight / #7
  
• Sold in 4 ounce package
  
• Microns: 29-30mic
  
• Fiber staple length: 90mm
  
• Roving length: 4m per 100g
  
• Roving width: 1 inch
  

This roving has a soft hand and loftiness to it. It is a favorite for spinning or felting. It is useful for blending with other colors or using alone for a soft light brown. 

Certified wool top from the Shetland Islands, Scotland. 

4 ounce package. 
Natural White/Cream Color, 
Micron Count 29-31, 
Average Staple Length 90mm. 

This roving has a soft hand and loftiness to it. It is a favorite for spinning or felting. It is useful for blending with other colors or dyeing to create your own custom color. 

This is a very old breed, originating in the village of Rambouillet, France in 1786. It is also know as French Merino. The wool averages 20-23 Microns, with a good crimp. It also has a good length around 100mm. This wool is brilliant for felting and spinning.

4 ounce package
Microns: 20-23mic
Fibre Length: 100mm
Excellent for spinning, felting, dyeing, and more! 

Imported from the UK. 

100% Organic Polwarth Wool Top from the Falkland Islands. Perfect for hand spinning, dyeing, felting and arm knitting. 

4 ounce package.