An Introduction to Spinning Wheels

So, you’ve decided to take the plunge and explore the wonders of making your own yarn with a spinning wheel. Not only are you in for a treat, but you’ve also started at the right place. Learning how to spin your own yarn is pretty easy and straight forward, especially if you have access to great teachers.

A spinning wheel is a magical tool, and so much fun to learn how to use. This free eBook includes advice on how to get started, how to choose the right wheel, and where to buy your first spinning wheel. Inside you'll find:

• How to Use a Spinning Wheel - Learn what it takes to get started making yarn, with expert advice, clear instructions and detailed illustrations. Learn the drafting process, how to treadle to keep the wheel going, and how to practice to build up your skills quickly.

• Troubleshooting - We all have problems whether we've spun for forty years or four days. Solutions are simple if you know the troubleshooting possibilities. You'll get solutions to common problems including: spinning wheel goes backward, spinning wheel is hard to treadle, yarn won't wind onto the bobbin, flyer won't turn when the spinning wheel is treadled.

• How to Choose Your First Spinning Wheel - There are many spinning wheels available, and all of them will add twist to fiber and spin yarn. But some spinning wheels will be a better match for each spinner. In addition to price, there are some important things to consider that can usually narrow the choice to just a few wheels.

Deciding to learn how to spin on a spinning wheel can sometimes be a daunting task. We hope this eBook will help take some of the mystery out of the process and make it easier and more accessible.