Kromski Minstrel Spinning Wheel

My first spinning wheel

Fairly easy to put together and still learning to spin. It is a beautiful wheel, makes me happy just to look at it!

Spinning Wheel Purchase

Excellent, quick response, fast shipping!

Would give it 6 stars

This is my second wheel and a **** of an upgrade from my verging on antique Irish tension wheel. I never knew spinning could be so easy, smooth and such a dream! I don’t think I will ever be able to go back again! In all honesty though, it was a bit of work putting the minstrel together, but not rocket science and with the help of some YouTube videos definitely do-able. I do wish the instructions for assembly had been a bit more detailed and also included some tips and tricks on how to actually spin, I.e. being a double drive novice, it took me a while to figure out that the bobbbin needed to be flipped so that string goes over the tiny bobbin nubbin. I love the mahogany finish, the attached lazy Kate and the hole for the thread fetcher, everything neat and tidy (and OCD ready) making the minstrel not just functional, but also a stunning decoration piece. Also a huge thank you to the Paradise Fibers team who were so patient answering all my questions and providing frequent order/shipping updates.