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The Kromski Sonata encore is a beautifully hand crafted, fully folding spinning wheel – and this version comes in natural, bare unfinished wood, ready for you to paint, stain or leave as-is. It’s one of the most popular Kromski wheels for very good reason: it spins beautifully, travels easily and looks gorgeous in any room.
In just a moment, you can go from a full-sized upright spinning wheel to a neat, portable bundle, packed into its own padded bag and ready for a spinning adventure. Take your Sonata to the park, your local guild, spinning meet-ups or away on holiday – it’s made for life on the move.
Folding, travel-friendly design
The feet and maiden fold up around the wheel, giving you a compact unit that tucks straight into the included bag. There’s even space for bobbins and fibre, so you can grab-and-go.
Perfect for small spaces
If you don’t have a permanent “wheel corner”, the Sonata is ideal – spin when you like, fold it away when you’re done, or store it in its bag under the bed, in a cupboard or on a shelf.
Natural unfinished wood
Made from European alder and birch in a bare, sanded finish – ready to oil, wax, stain or paint. It’s the perfect blank canvas if you’ve been dreaming of a custom-decorated wheel.
Beautiful and practical
Classic Kromski styling with clean lines, smooth woodwork and thoughtful features: a generous bobbin capacity, a useful range of ratios and plenty of upgrade options as your spinning develops.
Carry bag included in the price
Your Sonata comes with a specially made padded carry bag – no need to buy a separate case. This makes it one of the most affordable wheel + bag combinations on the market.
If you’re looking for a wheel that’s equally happy in a small home, a car boot or a holiday cottage, the Sonata is a brilliant choice.
The Sonata has a very usable set of standard ratios, with even more available via optional whorls and flyers:
Standard ratios included:
6.7:1
12.5:1
14:1
These cover a lot of everyday spinning – from DK and aran through to finer yarns and light lace.
Additional ratios available (with optional whorls):
5:1, 7.5:1, 10:1, 12:1, 16:1 and 18:1
You can also expand your wheel with:
Jumbo flyer attachment – for chunkier yarns, art yarns and larger plying capacity.
Fast flyer – for finer yarns and laceweight spins.
This means your Sonata can grow with you, from your very first handspun skein right through to fine lace and art yarn experiments.
Scotch tension – gives you sensitive control over take-up, ideal when you’re learning or working with different fibre types.
Double treadle – offers a balanced, rhythmic treadling action that’s kind on your legs and easy to keep going.
Bearings where they count – self-lubricating plastic bearings on the front maiden and sealed ball bearings on the wheel hub keep everything running smoothly and quietly.
The result is a wheel that feels easy to treadle, responsive, and very relaxing to spin on.
Kromski Sonata folding spinning wheel – natural unfinished wood
Specially made padded carry bag
Three bobbins (approx. 120 g full capacity each)
Built-in on-board lazy kate
Threading hook
Oil lubricant and wrench for maintenance
Optional extras (sold separately):
Jumbo flyer and jumbo bobbins
Fast flyer
Additional regular or jumbo bobbins
Finished versions in other wood options if you prefer a pre-lacquered look
Wheel diameter: 50 cm
Drive system: Single drive with Scotch tension
Treadling: Double treadle
Orifice size: 10 mm
Standard ratios: 6.7:1, 12.5:1, 14:1
Additional ratios available: 5:1, 7.5:1, 10:1, 12:1, 16:1, 18:1 (with optional whorls)
Jumbo flyer: Available as an optional upgrade
Bearings: Self-lubricating plastic bearings on front maiden, sealed ball bearings on wheel hub
Bobbins: 3 included, approx. 120 g capacity each
Material: European alder and birch
Finish: Natural bare wood (unfinished)
Weight: approx. 5 kg
Shipping: Free within mainland UK
I always price match, so if you see the Kromski Sonata at a better price in the UK, let me know and I’ll do my best to match it.
If you’d like a wheel that’s light, portable, beautiful and incredibly versatile – and that comes with its own bag – the Kromski Sonata in natural wood might be your perfect spinning companion.
