Is the SpinOlution Pollywog Right for You-The Tiny Wheel that Does it All?
I love being able to take my crafts with me when I travel. Knitting is easy enough but a spinning wheel can seem daunting. I am currently spending time with my family in Windy Hill Myrtle Beach so of course Mom and I had her pollywog and decided we needed some “ spinning wheel glamour shots” I have pictures of our pollywog at this particular location at the beach dating back almost 10 years! The small size of the SpinOlution Pollywog is a fabulous feature even if you’re not traveling. As someone who is running a business ( and a busy family )from home visual clutter really stresses me out. Being able to easily store my crafts out of sight and worry is a really an important feature for me.
The SpinOlution Pollywog is a compact and versatile spinning wheel loved by fiber artists for its user-friendly design and portability. With features such as a straightforward scotch tension and easy treadling, the Pollywog makes spinning a joy for beginners and experienced spinners alike. Its lightweight yet sturdy construction allows for effortless transportation to fiber retreats or spinning gatherings. The SpinOlution Pollywog is proudly made in the USA, supporting small indie businesses and artists in the fiber community.
The Pollywog is the perfect travel wheel for fiber artists on the go. This compact spinning wheel may be small in size, but it delivers big in terms of functionality and performance. Designed with portability in mind, the Pollywog is lightweight and easy to transport, making it ideal for taking to workshops, retreats, or simply spinning outdoors. Despite its small footprint, this wheel is sturdy and smooth to operate, ensuring that you can spin your fibers with ease wherever your creative journey takes you. Elevate your spinning experience with the SpinOlution Pollywog and unleash your creativity wherever inspiration strikes.
The SpinOlution Pollywog 12 oz flyer head is a game-changer for portable fiber arts. This innovative flyer head is designed to allow for smooth and effortless spinning, making it perfect for both beginners and experienced spinners. With its large 12 oz capacity, spinners can create larger quantities of yarn without needing to constantly stop and refill. The Pollywog flyer head is easy to install and compatible with other Spinolution spinning wheels, adding versatility to your spinning experience. Say goodbye to interruptions in your creative flow and hello to seamless spinning with the Spinolution Pollywog 12 oz flyer head.
Things to consider about the SpinOlution Pollywog according to me.
I have never seen a wheel ( even other Spinolution’s ) that I love the simple design and function of more.
The 4 oz bobbins are small, they are that way on purpose for very fast smooth spinning for fine yarn. If Bulky Yarn is your dream you can spin it easily on the pollywog but in smaller skeins.
The 12 oz upgrade is a really really fantastic option , However it is basically getting a second small wheel. I love that I can use the 4oz bobbins on the 12 oz flyer and then switch to the 12 oz bobbin really easily for plying or larger amounts of bulky.
There is an accelerator option and unless you just want to be the queen of all the gears I don’t think it’s really needed. The wheel by its self spins fine yarn like a dream. Save your money for the 12 oz upgrade if you ask me.
No the toe treadles don’t hurt. At least not to me. This wheel is meant to basically treadle its self and should take little to no pushing effort. The only way I’d see this being different is is you were really cranking the tension up to the point that it could hardly spin.
Speaking of tension you can use a small piece of leather instead of felt if you want to spin thicker yarns vs thin on a Polly for more uptake. This is not official company recommendation but I’ve heard of people being happy with this option.
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