{"product_id":"kromski-minstrel-spinning-wheel","title":"Kromski Minstrel Spinning Wheel","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"453\"\u003eThe Kromski Minstrel is a traditional castle-style spinning wheel with double treadles, a compact footprint and all the ornate, turned-wood charm that Kromski are famous for. With its 45cm (18\") wheel, flexible drive options and on-board lazy kate, it’s a brilliant all-round spinning wheel for handspun yarn – from cosy sweater yarns to finer lace and even art yarn with the optional jumbo flyers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"889\"\u003eThe Minstrel is a true “castle” wheel – the flyer, orifice and mother-of-all sit directly above the drive wheel in a tall, upright frame. That means a smaller footprint than a long Saxony wheel, while still feeling like a full-size, substantial spinning wheel under your feet. Many spinners find this upright arrangement kinder on their body for longer spinning sessions, because your hands, feet and orifice are all nicely in line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003eYou can run the Minstrel in \u003cstrong data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"955\"\u003esingle drive with Scotch tension\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"960\"\u003eor\u003c\/em\u003e as \u003cstrong data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"980\"\u003edouble drive\u003c\/strong\u003e, so you can experiment and find the feel you prefer. The standard whorls give you four very usable ratios – \u003cstrong data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003e6.5:1, 8.5:1, 12:1 and 16:1\u003c\/strong\u003e – which comfortably cover relaxed woolly yarns through to finer, more highly twisted yarns. Optional jumbo and Great Jumbo flyer kits (sold separately) open things up even further if you love bulky, textured art yarns or long, uninterrupted plying runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003eMade from European alder and birch, the Minstrel has beautiful, detailed turnings on the posts and wheel. It looks like a piece of furniture rather than a “bit of equipment”, which makes it a lovely choice if your wheel lives in the sitting room or a shared family space. It comes with three roomy bobbins, a built-in lazy kate, threading hook and oil – so once you’ve assembled it, you’re ready to spin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"2591\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1882\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1882\"\u003eTraditional \u003cstrong data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003ecastle-style spinning wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e – upright, compact design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1936\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"1936\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"1903\"\u003eDouble treadle\u003c\/strong\u003e for smooth, balanced treadling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"2006\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"2006\"\u003e45cm \/ 18\" wheel diameter – full-size feel in a smaller footprint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2084\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2084\"\u003eCan be used as \u003cstrong data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2060\"\u003esingle drive with Scotch tension\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2065\"\u003eor\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003edouble drive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2134\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2134\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2107\"\u003eStandard ratios:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5:1, 8.5:1, 12:1, 16:1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2244\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2244\"\u003eOptional \u003cstrong data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2161\"\u003ejumbo whorl\u003c\/strong\u003e (around 4.5:1) and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2202\"\u003eGreat Jumbo flyer\u003c\/strong\u003e (around 4:1 \u0026amp; 8:1) available separately\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2306\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2306\"\u003eApprox. weight: 5.5kg (12lbs) – sturdy but still moveable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2371\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2371\"\u003eOrifice: approx. 10mm (3\/8\") – a good all-round orifice size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2412\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2412\"\u003eBuilt-in lazy kate on the wheel base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2413\" data-end=\"2464\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2464\"\u003eTurned wood details and classic Kromski styling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2591\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2467\" data-end=\"2517\"\u003eAvailable in multiple finishes (stock may vary):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2591\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2544\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2544\"\u003eUnfinished \/ natural\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2547\" data-end=\"2563\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2549\" data-end=\"2563\"\u003eClear finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2566\" data-end=\"2576\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2568\" data-end=\"2576\"\u003eWalnut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2579\" data-end=\"2591\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2581\" data-end=\"2591\"\u003eMahogany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2596\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2598\" data-end=\"2617\"\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2619\" data-end=\"2692\"\u003eWhen you order a Kromski Minstrel spinning wheel from me, you’ll receive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2694\" data-end=\"2957\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2694\" data-end=\"2756\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2696\" data-end=\"2756\"\u003eKromski Minstrel spinning wheel in your chosen wood finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"2826\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2759\" data-end=\"2826\"\u003e3 x standard Kromski bobbins (approx. 120g \/ 4.2oz capacity each)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2827\" data-end=\"2882\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2829\" data-end=\"2882\"\u003eBuilt-in lazy kate (holds bobbins ready for plying)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"2908\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"2908\"\u003eWooden threading hook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"2931\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2911\" data-end=\"2931\"\u003eSpinning wheel oil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2932\" data-end=\"2957\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2934\" data-end=\"2957\"\u003eAssembly instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2959\" data-end=\"3045\"\u003eOptional extras (usually available separately) you might like to pair with your wheel:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3047\" data-end=\"3209\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3047\" data-end=\"3090\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3049\" data-end=\"3090\"\u003eDistaff for flax and long-staple fibres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3091\" data-end=\"3124\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3093\" data-end=\"3124\"\u003eJumbo flyer and jumbo bobbins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3125\" data-end=\"3168\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3127\" data-end=\"3168\"\u003eGreat Jumbo flyer set and jumbo bobbins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3169\" data-end=\"3209\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3171\" data-end=\"3209\"\u003eCarry bag and additional accessories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3211\" data-end=\"3214\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3216\" data-end=\"3257\"\u003eWhat the Kromski Minstrel is Good For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3259\" data-end=\"3402\"\u003eThe Minstrel is a very versatile “do-almost-everything” wheel, which makes it a great main wheel for many spinners. It’s particularly good for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3404\" data-end=\"4036\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3404\" data-end=\"3486\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3406\" data-end=\"3486\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3406\" data-end=\"3433\"\u003eEveryday knitting yarns\u003c\/strong\u003e – bouncy DK, aran and worsted-weight sweater yarns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3487\" data-end=\"3589\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3489\" data-end=\"3589\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3489\" data-end=\"3511\"\u003eFiner yarns \u0026amp; lace\u003c\/strong\u003e – higher ratios give you control and twist for finer singles and plied lace\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3590\" data-end=\"3657\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3592\" data-end=\"3657\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3592\" data-end=\"3606\"\u003eSock yarns\u003c\/strong\u003e – perfect for firm, round 2- or 3-ply sock yarns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3658\" data-end=\"3749\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3660\" data-end=\"3749\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3660\" data-end=\"3676\"\u003ePlying wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e – generous bobbins and higher ratios make it a lovely plying companion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3750\" data-end=\"3910\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3752\" data-end=\"3910\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3752\" data-end=\"3772\"\u003eArt yarn \u0026amp; bulky\u003c\/strong\u003e – with jumbo or Great Jumbo flyers, you can spin thick-and-thin, coils, beehives and textured yarns without constantly changing bobbins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3911\" data-end=\"4036\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3913\" data-end=\"4036\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3913\" data-end=\"3944\"\u003ePlant fibres \u0026amp; long staples\u003c\/strong\u003e – pair it with a distaff and it behaves beautifully with flax, hemp and other long fibres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4038\" data-end=\"4163\"\u003eIf you like to dabble in lots of different fibres and yarn styles, the Minstrel has enough flexibility to keep up with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4165\" data-end=\"4168\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4170\" data-end=\"4211\"\u003eIs the Kromski Minstrel Right For Me?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4213\" data-end=\"4264\"\u003eYou’ll probably get on well with the Minstrel if:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4266\" data-end=\"4815\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4266\" data-end=\"4359\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4268\" data-end=\"4359\"\u003eYou’d like a \u003cstrong data-start=\"4281\" data-end=\"4318\"\u003etraditional wooden spinning wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e that also looks beautiful in your home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4360\" data-end=\"4438\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4362\" data-end=\"4438\"\u003eYou prefer a \u003cstrong data-start=\"4375\" data-end=\"4399\"\u003ecompact castle wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e over a long, horizontal Saxony style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4439\" data-end=\"4500\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4441\" data-end=\"4500\"\u003eYou like the stability and rhythm of a \u003cstrong data-start=\"4480\" data-end=\"4498\"\u003edouble treadle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4501\" data-end=\"4590\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4503\" data-end=\"4590\"\u003eYou want the option to try \u003cstrong data-start=\"4530\" data-end=\"4570\"\u003eboth Scotch tension and double drive\u003c\/strong\u003e on a single wheel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4591\" data-end=\"4685\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4593\" data-end=\"4685\"\u003eYou spin a mixture of \u003cstrong data-start=\"4615\" data-end=\"4683\"\u003eeveryday yarns, fine yarns and the occasional art yarn adventure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4686\" data-end=\"4815\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4688\" data-end=\"4815\"\u003eYou want a wheel you can \u003cstrong data-start=\"4713\" data-end=\"4726\"\u003egrow with\u003c\/strong\u003e – starting on standard ratios and later adding jumbo options as your spinning develops\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4817\" data-end=\"5056\"\u003eIf you’re choosing between a few different wheels and aren’t sure which one fits you best, you’re always welcome to message me with what you enjoy spinning and how much space you have – I genuinely love matching spinners to their wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"5058\" data-end=\"5061\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"5063\" data-end=\"5117\"\u003eMy Thoughts On the Kromski Minstrel Spinning Wheel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5119\" data-end=\"5382\"\u003eFor me, the Kromski Minstrel hits that sweet spot between \u003cstrong data-start=\"5177\" data-end=\"5230\"\u003efairytale looks and proper workhorse practicality\u003c\/strong\u003e. It has that “storybook” castle silhouette and pretty turnings, but once you sit down, it just feels like a really solid, trustworthy spinning wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5384\" data-end=\"5743\"\u003eThe upright shape makes it easy to live with day-to-day – it tucks into a corner without dominating the room, and because it looks so lovely, you don’t feel the need to hide it away. I also find the castle layout and double treadles really comfortable if you’re spinning in the evenings or for longer stretches; everything feels nicely centred and balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5745\" data-end=\"6077\"\u003eI also love that it’s a wheel you can build on: you can start with the standard Minstrel, learn what you like to spin, and then add a jumbo or Great Jumbo flyer later if you fall for big, squishy art yarns or want to ply huge skeins. It feels like a wheel that grows with your skills, rather than something you’ll quickly outgrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6079\" data-end=\"6333\"\u003eIf you’re dreaming of a “proper” wooden spinning wheel that looks like it’s wandered out of a cottage in a folk tale, but you also want something that will quietly spin all the yarn for your real-world projects, the Minstrel is a very strong contender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"6335\" data-end=\"6338\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6340\" data-end=\"6589\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"6340\" data-end=\"6587\"\u003eWe are a small family business and would love to help you with your purchase. Where items need to be ordered from suppliers we will keep you updated with shipping times and estimates. 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