{"title":"Ashford","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore our full range of Ashford spinning wheels, looms, accessories, and fibres. A trusted name in fibre arts for over 80 years, Ashford wheels are handcrafted in New Zealand and beloved by spinners worldwide — from beginners to seasoned art yarn artists.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ashford-country-spinner","title":"Ashford Country Spinner 2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Ashford’s original art yarn wheel — built for jumbo yarns, sweater-quantity spinning, and huge-capacity bobbins. Whatever you can dream of, this wheel will help you make it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have owned a Country Spinner since 2009, and painted mine pink. I use mine (aka pinkie) to create the art yarns I sell at shows, to spin sweater quantities for commissions, and to push into techniques that other wheels simply cannot follow. Coils, locks, beads, ribbons, fabric strips, super bulky singles — it handles all of it without blinking... Backward and in heels. This is the wheel that makes you feel like dreaming up new techniques and projects and has the capacity to hold them all! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the E-Spinner Super Jumbo is the electric powerhouse for art yarn production, the Country Spinner 2 is its treadle-driven soul mate: the wheel you choose when you want your hands, your feet and the fibre to be in full conversation with each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMade for yarns that refuse to be ordinary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Country Spinner 2’s three ultra-slow ratios — \u003cstrong\u003e3:1, 4:1 and 5:1\u003c\/strong\u003e — are its superpower. Most wheels simply cannot go this slow, which means most wheels cannot handle what this one does with ease. The huge 27 mm orifice and leather flyer brake give you precise, tactile control over the most dimensional, textured, wildly creative yarns imaginable. 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Whatever you can conceive, the Country Spinner 2 can handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs at a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble treadle — balanced, rhythmic, and comfortable for long sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree ratios: \u003cstrong\u003e3:1 · 4:1 · 5:1\u003c\/strong\u003e — ultra-slow for maximum art yarn control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e46 cm drive wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra-large 27 mm orifice — for the biggest, boldest yarns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrifice height: 72.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBobbin capacity: up to \u003cstrong\u003e1.4 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitive leather flyer brake for precise tension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural unfinished Silver Beech timber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome assembly required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Country Spinner bobbin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in lazy kate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLearn to Spin\u003c\/em\u003e booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is this wheel for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArt yarn makers who sell their work at shows and galleries. Fibre artists who want a treadle wheel that keeps pace with their imagination. Experienced spinners who have outgrown what a standard flyer can do. And anyone who has ever looked at an extraordinary handspun skein — all texture, drama and personality — and wanted to know how it was made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Country Spinner 2 has been a favourite among serious spinners for years.  I have had mine since 2009 and it remains one of the most creatively liberating tools I own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrdering from Spin City\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf this item is not currently on the shelf, you can still order it through my website. I will order it from Ashford especially for you, let you know the expected timescale and keep you updated while it is on its way.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16673754053,"sku":"A111","price":729.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/2712\/products\/CS2_A111a.jpg?v=1458638442"},{"product_id":"ashford-joy-spinning-wheel","title":"Ashford Joy 2 Spinning Wheel \u0026 Carry Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA full-featured folding spinning wheel with its own carry bag — ready to spin the moment you unpack it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAshford Joy 2\u003c\/strong\u003e is the wheel I know better than almost any other — because it was my first. I used to take mine on the London Underground, fold it away in my tiny one-room flat, and spin whenever I got the chance. It is a proper, full-featured spinning wheel that just happens to travel extraordinarily well. I still reach for it the most often out of all my wheels, and have spun everything from kilos of bulky yarn for a hand woven blanket through to ultra lace weight pretties. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt arrives fully assembled and lacquered, with its own padded backpack-style carry bag. Unpack it, thread it up, and you are spinning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSingle or double treadle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle treadle\u003c\/strong\u003e — the lightest option at approximately 5 kg. Perfect if you are travelling light or prefer a simpler setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble treadle\u003c\/strong\u003e — balanced heel-toe treadling at approximately 6 kg. 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It is quick to warp, intuitive to use, and produces real cloth — scarves, wraps, tea towels, wall hangings, garments — from your very first warp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut here is the thing: it does not stop there! Introduce a second heddle, reach for pick-up sticks, weave with handspun yarn, play with colour and texture — and this modest-looking loom will take you to places that feel anything but beginner...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose your weaving width\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40 cm (16 in)\u003c\/strong\u003e — compact, light, and wonderfully approachable. Perfect for scarves, samples, and getting confident with your first warps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60 cm (24 in)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the all-rounder. Wide enough for shawls and wraps, small enough to travel with. 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It gives results fast. There is something genuinely thrilling about sitting down with a fresh warp and watching cloth appear under your hands, and this loom delivers that feeling from the very first session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also one of the most expandable looms at this price point. A second heddle kit transforms what you can do structurally; handspun singles look extraordinary woven in; and once you discover pick-up stick patterns, you will never run out of things to try.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a complete beginner or a spinner who has always been curious about what happens next, this loom is a wonderful place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrdering from Spin City\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf this item is not currently on the shelf, you can still order it through my website. 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Production spinners who need capacity and consistency. Art yarn makers who want maximum creative control. Treadle spinners who want to keep spinning on days when their body needs a rest. And anyone who has picked up one of those breathtaking coiled or beaded show skeins and wondered “how on earth did someone make that?” — this is how.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt attracted serious attention when it launched, and the community of spinners who use it are passionately devoted to it. Once you have spun on one, it is hard to go back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrdering from Spin City\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf this item is not currently on the shelf, you can still order it through my website. I will order it from Ashford especially for you, let you know the expected timescale and keep you updated while it is on its way.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21076785594453,"sku":"A663","price":779.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/2712\/products\/ESPSJ_web.jpg?v=1543012687"},{"product_id":"ashford-kiwi-3","title":"Ashford Kiwi 3 Spinning Wheel","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you have been looking for a wheel that feels genuinely welcoming on day one and still keeps up with you years later, the \u003cstrong\u003eAshford Kiwi 3\u003c\/strong\u003e is the one I reach for first. It is the wheel I recommend most often — and the one my customers come back to thank me for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompact, quiet, and beautifully balanced, the Kiwi 3 is a real workhorse dressed up as a beginner wheel. The double treadles feel rhythmic and forgiving under your feet, and the sliding-hook flyer lets you move yarn across the bobbin without any fiddling. Whether you are spinning a delicate 2-ply from your first fleece or plying a chunky art yarn for a gift, this wheel handles it without complaint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs at a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle drive with Scotch tension — classic, reliable, easy to adjust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble treadles on flexible polyurethane hinges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree drive ratios: \u003cstrong\u003e5.5:1 · 7.5:1 · 9.5:1\u003c\/strong\u003e — spin fine or bulky yarn with the same wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSliding-hook flyer with frictionless yarn guides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45 cm drive wheel running on smooth ball bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 mm orifice; 69 cm orifice height — comfortable for most seated positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolds down to approximately 28 cm depth for storage or transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighs approximately 5.5 kg — light enough to carry to a spinning group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in natural unfinished timber or factory lacquered finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree large 130 g sliding-hook bobbins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in lazy kate — no hunting for a separate plying stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWooden threading hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLearn to Spin\u003c\/em\u003e booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy I love this wheel\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Kiwi 3 is one of those rare tools that genuinely grows with you. It is forgiving enough that you will not feel overwhelmed as a beginner, yet versatile enough that you will not outgrow it once you find your spinning rhythm. When you are ready for more, Ashford's high-speed kit and the Kiwi Super Flyer both fit straight onto this wheel — so your investment just keeps giving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI have seen these wheels travel to spinning groups, camping trips, and Tour de Fleece events alike. They fold, they fit in a car boot, and they start spinning again the moment you set them up. That combination of reliability and portability is genuinely rare at this price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrdering from Spin City\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf this item is not currently on the shelf, you can still order it through my website. I will order it from Ashford especially for you, let you know the expected timescale and keep you updated while it is on its way.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashford","offers":[{"title":"Natural","offer_id":21112156454997,"sku":"A667","price":449.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lacquered","offer_id":21112156487765,"sku":"A668","price":549.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/2712\/products\/ashford_kiwi_spinning_wheel.jpg?v=1771513443"},{"product_id":"super-jumbo-ashford-country-spinner-bobbin","title":"Ashford Country Spinner \/ E-Spinner Super Jumbo Bobbin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA capacious natural-wood bobbin for the Ashford Country Spinner and E-Spinner Super Jumbo. 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I will order it from Ashford especially for you, let you know the expected timescale and keep you updated while it is on its way.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21280210878549,"sku":"A137","price":67.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/2712\/products\/41LIaou2FaL._SY450.jpg?v=1547738725"},{"product_id":"ashford-katie-loom","title":"Ashford Katie 8 Shaft Table Loom \u0026 Carry Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ashford Katie is a genuinely portable eight-shaft table loom: compact enough for workshops and travel, but fully capable of intricate multi-shaft weaving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt arrives assembled in a smooth lacquered finish and folds with weaving in place. 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Alongside the loom you receive two different reeds, yarn for your first project, excellent books and all the little practical pieces that can otherwise leave a beginner wondering what they have forgotten. 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Its two powerful, independently controlled motors let you card and blend smoothly while keeping both hands free to guide the fibre across the generous 30cm (12\") working width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariable speed and ratio controls give you much more precision than a simple powered carder: slow things down for careful blending, adjust the in-feed rate to suit the fibre, or reverse the drums at reduced speed to remove the finished batt. It is a serious studio machine for spinners, feltmakers, dyers, small producers and anyone whose hands, wrists or shoulders would benefit from powered fibre preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy I like it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe real attraction is not simply speed—it is control. Having both hands available makes it easier to feed fibre evenly and place colours or textures exactly where you want them. 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I will order it from Ashford especially for you, let you know the expected timescale and keep you updated while it is on its way.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57996970688894,"sku":"A737","price":2704.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/2712\/files\/ashford-e-carder-30.jpg?v=1788974418"}],"url":"https:\/\/spincityshop.com\/collections\/ashford.oembed?page=2","provider":"Spin City","version":"1.0","type":"link"}