Hand Spinning

Angelina Fibre is a unique fibre, which can be used for many craft applications. Mainly used in blends with other fibres to create a unique finish. Perfect for adding effect in to hand felting or hand spinning and many other crafts.

Angelina is sold by 0.1 oz package. 

Angelina Fiber is quite a new unique fiber, which can be used for many craft applications. Mainly used in blends with other fibres to create a unique finish. Perfect for adding effect in to hand felting or hand spinning and many other crafts.

Angelina is sold by 0.1 oz packets.

Back by popular demand, Schacht is making a limited run for winter 2025 of the classic Ladybug Spinning Wheel in cherry! Gorgeous cherry wood is complemented by a sleek black drive wheel. This wheel is a limited edition and available while supplies last. Please contact us with any questions.

Like the maple Ladybug, the Cherry Ladybug has characteristic solid Schacht construction and its unique design is both functional and charming.

Each Ladybug wheel is unique—somewhere on your wheel is your very own ladybug pal. The Ladybug can be used in Scotch tension, Irish tension, and double drive modes. Designed-in carrying handles in the legs and light weight make the Ladybug convenient to pick up and transport. Included with each wheel are a poly drive band, threading hook, three travel bobbins, medium and fast whorls, and double drive band. Each wheel comes with one of our signature ladybug enamel pins.

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!

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 one Ladybug 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! 

Polycord drive band for Ashford Country Spinner 2. 1640mm x 3.2mm

Polycord drive band for Ashford Traveller 3 Spinning Wheel . 1620mm x 3.2mm poly cord

Unlock the timeless art of spinning with Listen to the Wool, a guide that invites you into a world where wool transforms into more than just yarn—it's a journey of connection, creativity, and mindful craftsmanship. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced spinner, this book is your perfect companion, offering insights into every aspect of wool preparation and spinning. Learn how to listen to the wool, feel its story, and create something truly unique from every fleece you encounter. Through practical exercises and deep reflections, you'll cultivate a deeper connection to the wool and a richer understanding of your own spinning process.

In Listen to the Wool, every step, from selecting the fleece to spinning the perfect yarn, becomes an exploration of mind, body, emotion, and spirit. This is not just a technical manual—it's a guide to rediscovering the joy and beauty in every twist and turn of the fiber. Embrace the process of slow, mindful spinning, and find the deeper satisfaction that comes from honoring the wool’s journey. With tips for both beginners and seasoned crafters, you’ll gain confidence, creativity, and a deeper understanding of your craft, while being gently guided through each step of your spinning journey.

More than just a how-to book, Listen to the Wool fosters a sense of community, inviting you to connect with fellow spinners, share experiences, and celebrate the collective journey of learning. With every page, you’ll not only refine your technique but also learn to approach your craft with gratitude, respect, and intention. Ready to dive in? Turn the page, and let the wool teach you its secrets—one spin at a time.

Hang this handy tool on your spinning wheel to count wraps per inch.

Includes a hole for a hanging loop. Measures 3" x 1-1/8" x 1/4", with a 1" notch for wrapping yarn.

Learning to spin your own yarn is one of the most ancient and satisfying fiber arts skills you can pick up — and the drop spindle is the perfect place to start! This beginner-friendly guide walks you through everything you need to know to go from a handful of wool to your first handspun yarn using a top-whorl drop spindle.

The guide covers the anatomy of your spindle, how to attach your leader, drafting fiber, making your join, and winding on your finished yarn — all in a clean, one-page printable format you can keep at your wheel station or bring to a class.

What's Included:

• Step-by-step instructions for top-whorl drop spindle spinning
• Labeled spindle diagram
  
• Troubleshooting tips for the most common beginner challenges
• Printable one-page PDF format

You Will Need:

• Top-whorl drop spindle, 2–3 oz recommended for beginners
• Prepared wool fiber, approximately 1 oz (roving or combed top works beautifully)
• 18" piece of wool waste yarn for a leader

This guide is available as a free download. Add it to your cart and check to download at no charge. After checkout you will receive an email with a link to your PDF.

Understanding yarn weights is one of the most fundamental skills in fiber arts — whether you're knitting, crocheting, or weaving. This comprehensive one-page reference chart covers all eight standard yarn weight categories, from lace thread all the way up to jumbo roving, with everything you need to match the right yarn to the right tools.

This is our super secret chart that Josh made as a companion to most of his in person classes. Now available to all!

The chart covers knit and crochet gauge ranges, recommended needle and hook sizes in metric, U.S., and UK sizing, wraps per inch for each category, and — uniquely — recommended reed sizes for rigid heddle weavers. Keep it posted in your studio and never second-guess a yarn label again.

What's Included

• All 8 Craft Yarn Council standard yarn weight categories
• Knit gauge ranges in stockinette stitch
• Crochet gauge ranges in single crochet
• Recommended needle sizes in metric, U.S., and UK Imperial
• Recommended crochet hook sizes in metric and U.S.
• Wraps Per Inch (WPI) ranges for each category
• Rigid heddle reed size recommendations for weavers
• Printable one-page PDF format

Best For

• Knitters, crocheters, weavers, and spinners
• Anyone substituting yarns in a pattern
• New fiber artists learning the standard weight system

This reference chart is available as a free download. Add it to your cart and check out at no charge. After checkout you will receive an email with a link to your PDF.

You've picked up the yarn — but do you know what form it comes in? Understanding how yarn is packaged helps you choose the right tools, avoid tangles, and get straight to crafting. This one-page visual reference guide covers all 13 standard yarn packaging types, with illustrated examples and plain-language explanations for each.

From hanks that need winding to ready-to-use pull skeins, this guide explains the difference between every form you'll encounter in a yarn shop or online, including what tools you need to work with each one.

What's Included

• All 13 yarn packaging formats with illustrated examples
• Hanks, twisted hanks, folded hanks, and hankenskeins
• Center pull formats: pull skein, bullet skein, donut ball, and cake
• Outside pull formats: ball, hard core ball, skein, spool, and cone
• Ball winder and swift reference
• Printable one-page PDF format

Best For

• Beginning fiber artists learning the basics
• Anyone confused by yarn packaging at the shop or online
• Knitters, crocheters, and weavers adding new yarn forms to their practice

This reference guide is available as a free download. Add it to your cart and check out at no charge. After checkout you will receive an email with a link to your PDF.

Polycord drive band for Ashford Country Spinner. 1670mm x 3.2mm

 (for Ashford Country Spinner 2 models use Drive Band for Country Spinner 2).