Also included... a wide-eyed 7.5 dpi reed, 2 shuttles, warping peg and clamp, threading hook and reed hook along with easy to follow instructions for your first project. Weighs 3.5 lbs. Ages 12 and up. Express Shipping of this item will most likely incur a surcharge that is based upon the package's dimensions. If so, your actual shipping charge will be more than what's indicated upon checkout.
 Ashford Beginner's Spinning SetThe drop spindle is a good beginning tool for those who want to learn to spin. Children love to watch as they transform the fluffy wool into yarn. Kit includes a wood drop spindle, 2 ounces of unspun wool roving and a comprehensive instructional leaflet so you may teach yourself how to spin!
New Zealand Raw WoolLanolin-rich raw wool fleece with beautiful luster and wavy locks, just as it comes from the sheep. Experience the whole process of transforming the wool with your children and allow them to benefit from these magical moments.
The Ashford Book of SpinningAlthough written specifically for the Ashford wheel, the material included here is so basic and so well presented that it would benefit any spinner. Further, it goes well beyond simply providing instructions for spinning. There are chapters on dyeing, felting, and instructions for making projects using handspun yarns. There are sweaters and scarves, mittens and booties, and more -- each illustrated in color. Illustrated. Author: Anne Field
Putting on the DogA handbook on spinning - with a different twist! A wonderful booklet on how to use a spindle or spinning wheel to make yarn from wooly dogs. Carol Kroll.
Ashford's Traditional Spinning WheelStart your creative journey with the most popular wheel around! The Saxony style Traditional wheel from Ashford is an excellent first wheel and has a single drive band and Scotch tensioner. Factory-applied finish options are available, or apply your own. Wheel diameter is 22". Kit comes with spinning wheel ready for assembly, four 4 oz bobbins, vertical lazy-kate (bobbin holder), complete assembly and spinning instructions. Left-handed wheel also available. 17.5 lbs.
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Ashford's Traveller Spinning WheelCompared to the Traditional wheel, double treadle Traveler is smaller, lightweight, and because of its classic castle style, easily portable. Four 4-ounce bobbins are included with the built-in lazy kate. Comes unfinished. Factory applied finish options available. Contact us for additional specifications or visit http://www.ashford.co.nz for more information. Express Shipping of this item will most likely incur a surcharge that is based upon the package's dimensions. If so, your actual shipping charge will be more than what's indicated upon checkout.
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The Ashford Book of CardingA practical and inspiring guide to fibre preparation. Detailed instructions for hand carding, drum carding, turning fleece into sliver, color blending, and fiber blending. Color theory is covered in depth. A specific resource for those interested in creating their own custom blended colors from Ashford's beautiful line of Corriedale wool. Projects included are your own color blended, spun then knitted self-striping socks, merino mittens, a triangular shawl and a merino and silk scarf.
Adult Hand CardersThe process of carding untangles wool fibers and removes foreign matter prior to spinning and felting. These curved back wool carders from Ashford come complete with handcarding instructions and are proportioned for adults. Minor assembly required to glue and screw the handle in place. 72 point cloth, 4.25"x7.75" carding surface. Very durable.
Children's Hand CardersThese small curved back wool carders are lightweight, easy and fun to use. Carding is an activity that has a very calming effect on children. Carding surface of 3"x7.25". Instructions included.
Ashford Drum CarderWe use one of these in our shop for making beautiful one-of-a kind multi-colored batts of wool which can become a seasonal surface on the nature table, be wet or dry felted, or used in "painting" magic wool pictures. The garments on our needle felted Seasonal Dolls are made of this color blended wool!
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Flick CarderUsing a single Flick Carder is an inexpensive and quick way to spin directly from the locks. Whether in the grease or washed, simply flick or tap a lock a few times to open it up and straighten the fibers and it's ready to spin. This tool is also useful for cleaning up a drum carder between color blending.
Pelle's New Suit ~ miniPelle has a lamb whose coat grows longer and longer, while Pelle’s Sunday suit grows shorter! Pelle shears the lamb, and the wool is carded, spun, dyed, and woven. Finally, the tailor makes a new suit for Pelle. Mini edition of Elsa Beskow's classic. Color illustrations, 7" x 5". Hardbound. Ages 4-6.
Charlie Needs a CloakCharlie the shepherd shears his sheep, cards and spins the wool, weaves and dyes the cloth, and sews a beautiful new red cloak. Pictures and humorous story by Tomie dePaola. Ages 5-9
The Goat in the Rug by GeraldineGeraldine is a goat and Glenmae, a Navajo weaver. One day, Glenmae decides to weave Geraldine into a rug. The reader learns in a fun way about the care and pride involved in the weaving of a Navajo rug - and about cooperation among friends. Ages 4-8.
Merino and Corriedale Wool in our Felting SectionWe carry Ashford's soft Merino Wool and their Corriedale in an abundance of dyed and natural colors. Follow this link to see it all!
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