Kromski Fantasia Spinning Wheel

The Fantasia is a wonderful spinning wheel for beginners and seasoned spinstars alike. It’s full of impressive design features at an affordable price – perfect as your first spinning wheel.

I searched high and low to find a great wheel for beginners or those on a budget. I wanted to find a wheel that was affordable, easy to use, beautiful, and with the ability to upgrade the basic set-up at a future date – and this was the winner!

The Kromski Fantasia offers double treadles and Scotch tension. It comes with three bobbins and a built-in lazy kate. The standard bobbins hold an impressive 120g of fibre and are easy to access and change too – simply pull off the front of the flyer, which is held on magnetically.

It comes set up with two classic ratios, 5:1 and 8:1 (the most popular ratios for spinning yarn), and has the capacity to accept other whorls to take you all the way up to an eye-watering 20:1! You can also buy a separate jumbo attachment, with large bobbins and art yarn capability. The wheel is slightly weighted, which helps you keep the momentum going.

Although it doesn't fold, its upright design looks neat and tidy, stores away easily against a wall, and fits into the back of a car.

The Fantasia can come unfinished or with a clear lacquer finish for a little extra. Why not use the opportunity to make your wheel unique with your own colour scheme? The “Unfinished” wheel is mostly made from European birch and alder, with an MDF wheel. The “Finished” wheel is complete with an alder wood veneer.

Key Features

• Double treadle spinning wheel – smooth, stable and easy on your legs

• Single drive with Scotch tension – simple to adjust take-up and twist

• Standard whorl with two classic ratios: 5:1 and 8:1

• Upgrade path with extra whorls, taking you all the way up to 20:1

• Magnetic flyer front – pop it off to change bobbins quickly and easily

• Three large bobbins included, each holding around 120g of fibre

• Built-in lazy kate on the base of the wheel

• Slightly weighted wheel to help maintain momentum while you treadle

• Upright, castle-style design – neat footprint, easy to store

• Available unfinished (for you to customise) or with a clear lacquer finish

• Unfinished version in European birch and alder with MDF wheel

• Finished version complete with an attractive alder wood veneer

What’s Included

When you order a Kromski Fantasia spinning wheel from me, you’ll receive:

• Kromski Fantasia spinning wheel in your chosen finish (Unfinished or Finished)

• 3 x standard Kromski bobbins (approx. 120g capacity each)

• Magnetic flyer front for super-quick bobbin changes

• Built-in lazy kate (perfect for plying straight from the wheel)

• Scotch tension set-up ready to use

• Spinning wheel oil

• Threading hook

• Assembly instructions

Optional extras you might like (usually sold separately):

• Additional whorls (slow, fast, extra-fast) to expand your ratio range up to 20:1

• Jumbo flyer and jumbo bobbins for bulky and art yarns

• Wood finishes, waxes or paints if you choose the Unfinished wheel and want to decorate it

What the Kromski Fantasia is Good For

The Fantasia is designed to be a brilliant “everyday” wheel with plenty of room to grow. It’s especially good for:

• First wheel / beginner spinning – friendly ratios, easy tensioning and a smooth treadle make it very approachable

• Sweater and accessory yarns – DK, aran and worsted-weight yarns for garments, shawls and hats

• Building skills – the ability to add faster whorls later means you can work up to finer yarns and higher twist as your confidence grows

• Art yarn & bulky – with the jumbo attachment it can handle thicker yarns and playful textures

• Small spaces and tidy corners – the upright design sits neatly against a wall or in a corner, without dominating a room

• Spinners on the move – it doesn’t fold, but it fits in the back of a car quite happily for spinning groups and workshops

Is the Kromski Fantasia Right For Me?

You’ll probably get on really well with the Fantasia if:

• You’re looking for your first “proper” spinning wheel and want it to be forgiving, easy to use and good value

• You’re on a budget but still want quality and room to grow

• You like a slightly more modern, clean look, but still want a wooden wheel with warmth and character

• You want double treadles for stability and a nice, rhythmic treadling action

• You like the idea of upgrading over time – adding extra whorls for speed or a jumbo flyer for art yarns once you’ve caught the spinning bug

• You’d quite enjoy customising an unfinished wheel with your own paints, stains or designs

If you want a wheel that welcomes you in as a beginner but will still be useful years down the line, the Fantasia is a very strong contender.

My Thoughts On the Kromski Fantasia Spinning Wheel

I have such a soft spot for the Fantasia because it really feels like the answer to that eternal question: “What’s a really good first wheel that I won’t immediately outgrow?”

When I say I searched high and low, I really did – I wanted a wheel that I could happily recommend to people who were just starting out, or who needed to keep an eye on the budget, without feeling like they were compromising on quality. The Fantasia ticks so many boxes: it’s affordable, easy to use, good-looking, and upgradeable.

I love the magnetic flyer front – it’s one of those clever design details that makes everyday spinning nicer. Being able to pull it off quickly and change bobbins without faffing with the drive band means you stay in the flow of your spinning. The slightly weighted wheel feels reassuring under your feet, and the ratios it comes with are exactly where most spinners want to live when they’re starting out.

The fact that it comes unfinished or with a clear finish is such a bonus. I adore the idea of people painting flowers on the MDF wheel, staining the wood a favourite colour, or just giving it a lovely wax and letting the natural grain shine. It’s a wheel that feels like it wants to become yours – not just something you use, but something you share your spinning story with.

If you’re nervously choosing your first wheel and want something that will hold your hand now and still have your back when you’re experimenting with finer yarns or art yarns in a year or two, I honestly think the Fantasia is a brilliant choice.

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