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Which wheel settings suit my yarn?

Pick the yarn you want to make. You'll see the drive ratios that suit it and the wheels that offer them. A drive ratio is a wheel setting, and a higher one puts more twist into your yarn.

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Thick or bulky suits 4:1 to 7:1

For chunky, bulky and rug yarn, look for a wheel that comes with a ratio of 4:1 to 7:1.

  • Textile Indie's guide gives 4:1 to 7:1 for bulky, low-twist yarn.
  • Ashford's Traveller 3 manual uses its slowest setting, 5:1, for thick yarn.

Wheels with a standard ratio in this range

Standard ratios come with the wheel. Ratios in bold are in this range.

A whorl is the grooved pulley the drive band runs in. Optional whorls are sold separately.

  • Louet S17

    $417.38, Louet’s list price, 1 Nov 2026

    In this range: 5.5:1

    Also: 7.5:1, 10.5:1

  • Ashford Kiwi 3

    $629 to $799 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 5.5:1

    Also: 7.5:1, 9.5:1

  • Kromski Fantasia

    $699 to $999 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 5:1

    Also: 8:1

    Optional whorls

    10:1, 14:1, 18:1, 20:1

  • Kromski Prelude

    $709 to $899 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 6:1

    Also: 10.5:1, 13:1

    Optional whorls

    5.5:1, 7.9:1, 11:1, 14.5:1, 16.5:1

  • Kromski Interlude

    $799 to $999 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 7:1

    Also: 13.5:1, 15.5:1

    Optional whorls

    5.5:1, 8.3:1, 11:1, 13.3:1, 17.5:1, 20:1

  • Ashford Traditional Single Drive

    $829 to $999 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 7:1

    Also: 9:1, 12:1, 17:1

  • Ashford Traveller 3

    $859 to $1,019 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 5:1, 7:1

    Also: 9:1, 14:1

  • Kromski Minstrel

    $969 to $1,199 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 6.5:1

    Also: 8.5:1, 12:1, 16:1

  • Louet S10 Concept

    $989 to $2,117 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 5.5:1 (Irish), 6:1 (Scotch)

    Also: 7.5:1 (Irish), 10.5:1 (Irish), 8.5:1 (Scotch), 12.5:1 (Scotch), 19:1 (Scotch)

  • Ashford Joy 2 Single Treadle

    $1,039 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 6:1

    Also: 8:1, 11:1, 14:1

  • Ashford Joy 2 Double Treadle

    $1,049 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 6:1

    Also: 8:1, 11:1, 14:1

  • Louet S95 Victoria

    $1,055.12, Louet’s list price, 1 Nov 2026

    In this range: 6:1

    Also: 8.5:1, 13:1

  • Kromski Sonata

    $1,099 to $1,299 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 5.5:1

    Also: 9.5:1, 10.5:1, 15:1

    Optional whorls

    4.5:1, 6.5:1, 20:1, 22:1

  • Ashford Country Spinner 2

    $1,149 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 4:1, 5:1

    Also: 3:1

  • Majacraft Little Gem

    $1,599.99 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 6.2:1

    Also: 7.4:1, 10.2:1, 13.8:1, 17.6:1

    Optional whorls

    Suzie pulley: 4.3:1, 6.3:1, 8.3:1, 10.9:1, 13.2:1

    Rose pulley: 3.8:1, 4.7:1, 6.6:1, 9.9:1, 13.2:1

    Fast pulley: 10.2:1, 13.2:1, 16.7:1, 20.4:1

  • Majacraft Suzie

    $1,625 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 4.1:1, 6.2:1

    Also: 8.3:1, 11.1:1, 13.8:1

    Optional whorls

    Rose pulley (slow speed kit): 3.6:1, 4.6:1, 6.6:1, 10.1:1, 13.8:1

    Little Gem pulley: 6.0:1, 7.2:1, 10.2:1, 14.0:1, 18.3:1

    Fast pulley: 10.0:1, 13.2:1, 17.0:1, 21.3:1

  • Majacraft Luna

    $1,719.99 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 5.9:1

    Also: a range of 5.9:1 to 16.7:1

  • Majacraft Rose

    $2,039.99 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 4.8:1

    Also: a range of 4.8:1 to 24.1:1

  • Majacraft Aura

    $2,179.99 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 4.1:1

    Also: a range of 4.1:1 to 7.3:1

WheelStandard ratiosOptional whorlsPrice
Louet S17
5.5:1, 7.5:1, 10.5:1
$417.38 Louet’s list price, 1 Nov 2026
Ashford Kiwi 3
5.5:1, 7.5:1, 9.5:1
$629 to $799 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Kromski Fantasia
5:1, 8:1
10:1, 14:1, 18:1, 20:1
$699 to $999 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Kromski Prelude
6:1, 10.5:1, 13:1
5.5:1, 7.9:1, 11:1, 14.5:1, 16.5:1
$709 to $899 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Kromski Interlude
7:1, 13.5:1, 15.5:1
5.5:1, 8.3:1, 11:1, 13.3:1, 17.5:1, 20:1
$799 to $999 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Ashford Traditional Single Drive
7:1, 9:1, 12:1, 17:1
$829 to $999 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Ashford Traveller 3
5:1, 7:1, 9:1, 14:1
$859 to $1,019 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Kromski Minstrel
6.5:1, 8.5:1, 12:1, 16:1
$969 to $1,199 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Louet S10 Concept
Irish tension: 5.5:1, 7.5:1, 10.5:1
Scotch tension: 6:1, 8.5:1, 12.5:1, 19:1
$989 to $2,117 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Ashford Joy 2 Single Treadle
6:1, 8:1, 11:1, 14:1
$1,039 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Ashford Joy 2 Double Treadle
6:1, 8:1, 11:1, 14:1
$1,049 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Louet S95 Victoria
6:1, 8.5:1, 13:1
$1,055.12 Louet’s list price, 1 Nov 2026
Kromski Sonata
5.5:1, 9.5:1, 10.5:1, 15:1
4.5:1, 6.5:1, 20:1, 22:1
$1,099 to $1,299 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Ashford Country Spinner 2
3:1, 4:1, 5:1
$1,149 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Majacraft Little Gem
6.2:1, 7.4:1, 10.2:1, 13.8:1, 17.6:1
Suzie pulley: 4.3:1, 6.3:1, 8.3:1, 10.9:1, 13.2:1
Rose pulley: 3.8:1, 4.7:1, 6.6:1, 9.9:1, 13.2:1
Fast pulley: 10.2:1, 13.2:1, 16.7:1, 20.4:1
$1,599.99 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Majacraft Suzie
4.1:1, 6.2:1, 8.3:1, 11.1:1, 13.8:1
Rose pulley (slow speed kit): 3.6:1, 4.6:1, 6.6:1, 10.1:1, 13.8:1
Little Gem pulley: 6.0:1, 7.2:1, 10.2:1, 14.0:1, 18.3:1
Fast pulley: 10.0:1, 13.2:1, 17.0:1, 21.3:1
$1,625 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Majacraft Luna
5.9:1 to 16.7:1
$1,719.99 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Majacraft Rose
4.8:1 to 24.1:1
$2,039.99 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Majacraft Aura
4.1:1 to 7.3:1
$2,179.99 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

Lowest price first. A ratio such as 7.5:1 or 11.5:1 falls between two yarn types.

Within reach with an optional whorl or pulley

Add a whorl or pulley, sold separately, and these wheels reach this range.

Choose another yarn

Art yarn suits 4:1 to 7:1

For art yarn and extra bulky yarn, look for a wheel that comes with a ratio of 4:1 to 7:1.

  • Textile Indie's guide gives 4:1 to 7:1 for art yarn.
  • Ashford makes the Country Spinner 2 for art yarn and extra bulky yarn, with slow ratios of 3:1, 4:1 and 5:1.

Wheels with a standard ratio in this range

Standard ratios come with the wheel. Ratios in bold are in this range.

A whorl is the grooved pulley the drive band runs in. Optional whorls are sold separately.

  • Louet S17

    $417.38, Louet’s list price, 1 Nov 2026

    In this range: 5.5:1

    Also: 7.5:1, 10.5:1

  • Ashford Kiwi 3

    $629 to $799 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 5.5:1

    Also: 7.5:1, 9.5:1

  • Kromski Fantasia

    $699 to $999 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 5:1

    Also: 8:1

    Optional whorls

    10:1, 14:1, 18:1, 20:1

  • Kromski Prelude

    $709 to $899 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 6:1

    Also: 10.5:1, 13:1

    Optional whorls

    5.5:1, 7.9:1, 11:1, 14.5:1, 16.5:1

  • Kromski Interlude

    $799 to $999 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 7:1

    Also: 13.5:1, 15.5:1

    Optional whorls

    5.5:1, 8.3:1, 11:1, 13.3:1, 17.5:1, 20:1

  • Ashford Traditional Single Drive

    $829 to $999 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 7:1

    Also: 9:1, 12:1, 17:1

  • Ashford Traveller 3

    $859 to $1,019 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 5:1, 7:1

    Also: 9:1, 14:1

  • Kromski Minstrel

    $969 to $1,199 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 6.5:1

    Also: 8.5:1, 12:1, 16:1

  • Louet S10 Concept

    $989 to $2,117 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 5.5:1 (Irish), 6:1 (Scotch)

    Also: 7.5:1 (Irish), 10.5:1 (Irish), 8.5:1 (Scotch), 12.5:1 (Scotch), 19:1 (Scotch)

  • Ashford Joy 2 Single Treadle

    $1,039 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 6:1

    Also: 8:1, 11:1, 14:1

  • Ashford Joy 2 Double Treadle

    $1,049 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 6:1

    Also: 8:1, 11:1, 14:1

  • Louet S95 Victoria

    $1,055.12, Louet’s list price, 1 Nov 2026

    In this range: 6:1

    Also: 8.5:1, 13:1

  • Kromski Sonata

    $1,099 to $1,299 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 5.5:1

    Also: 9.5:1, 10.5:1, 15:1

    Optional whorls

    4.5:1, 6.5:1, 20:1, 22:1

  • Ashford Country Spinner 2

    $1,149 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 4:1, 5:1

    Also: 3:1

  • Majacraft Little Gem

    $1,599.99 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 6.2:1

    Also: 7.4:1, 10.2:1, 13.8:1, 17.6:1

    Optional whorls

    Suzie pulley: 4.3:1, 6.3:1, 8.3:1, 10.9:1, 13.2:1

    Rose pulley: 3.8:1, 4.7:1, 6.6:1, 9.9:1, 13.2:1

    Fast pulley: 10.2:1, 13.2:1, 16.7:1, 20.4:1

  • Majacraft Suzie

    $1,625 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 4.1:1, 6.2:1

    Also: 8.3:1, 11.1:1, 13.8:1

    Optional whorls

    Rose pulley (slow speed kit): 3.6:1, 4.6:1, 6.6:1, 10.1:1, 13.8:1

    Little Gem pulley: 6.0:1, 7.2:1, 10.2:1, 14.0:1, 18.3:1

    Fast pulley: 10.0:1, 13.2:1, 17.0:1, 21.3:1

  • Majacraft Luna

    $1,719.99 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 5.9:1

    Also: a range of 5.9:1 to 16.7:1

  • Majacraft Rose

    $2,039.99 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 4.8:1

    Also: a range of 4.8:1 to 24.1:1

  • Majacraft Aura

    $2,179.99 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 4.1:1

    Also: a range of 4.1:1 to 7.3:1

WheelStandard ratiosOptional whorlsPrice
Louet S17
5.5:1, 7.5:1, 10.5:1
$417.38 Louet’s list price, 1 Nov 2026
Ashford Kiwi 3
5.5:1, 7.5:1, 9.5:1
$629 to $799 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Kromski Fantasia
5:1, 8:1
10:1, 14:1, 18:1, 20:1
$699 to $999 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Kromski Prelude
6:1, 10.5:1, 13:1
5.5:1, 7.9:1, 11:1, 14.5:1, 16.5:1
$709 to $899 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Kromski Interlude
7:1, 13.5:1, 15.5:1
5.5:1, 8.3:1, 11:1, 13.3:1, 17.5:1, 20:1
$799 to $999 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Ashford Traditional Single Drive
7:1, 9:1, 12:1, 17:1
$829 to $999 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Ashford Traveller 3
5:1, 7:1, 9:1, 14:1
$859 to $1,019 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Kromski Minstrel
6.5:1, 8.5:1, 12:1, 16:1
$969 to $1,199 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Louet S10 Concept
Irish tension: 5.5:1, 7.5:1, 10.5:1
Scotch tension: 6:1, 8.5:1, 12.5:1, 19:1
$989 to $2,117 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Ashford Joy 2 Single Treadle
6:1, 8:1, 11:1, 14:1
$1,039 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Ashford Joy 2 Double Treadle
6:1, 8:1, 11:1, 14:1
$1,049 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Louet S95 Victoria
6:1, 8.5:1, 13:1
$1,055.12 Louet’s list price, 1 Nov 2026
Kromski Sonata
5.5:1, 9.5:1, 10.5:1, 15:1
4.5:1, 6.5:1, 20:1, 22:1
$1,099 to $1,299 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Ashford Country Spinner 2
3:1, 4:1, 5:1
$1,149 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Majacraft Little Gem
6.2:1, 7.4:1, 10.2:1, 13.8:1, 17.6:1
Suzie pulley: 4.3:1, 6.3:1, 8.3:1, 10.9:1, 13.2:1
Rose pulley: 3.8:1, 4.7:1, 6.6:1, 9.9:1, 13.2:1
Fast pulley: 10.2:1, 13.2:1, 16.7:1, 20.4:1
$1,599.99 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Majacraft Suzie
4.1:1, 6.2:1, 8.3:1, 11.1:1, 13.8:1
Rose pulley (slow speed kit): 3.6:1, 4.6:1, 6.6:1, 10.1:1, 13.8:1
Little Gem pulley: 6.0:1, 7.2:1, 10.2:1, 14.0:1, 18.3:1
Fast pulley: 10.0:1, 13.2:1, 17.0:1, 21.3:1
$1,625 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Majacraft Luna
5.9:1 to 16.7:1
$1,719.99 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Majacraft Rose
4.8:1 to 24.1:1
$2,039.99 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Majacraft Aura
4.1:1 to 7.3:1
$2,179.99 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

Lowest price first. A ratio such as 7.5:1 or 11.5:1 falls between two yarn types.

Within reach with an optional whorl or pulley

Add a whorl or pulley, sold separately, and these wheels reach this range.

Choose another yarn

Medium or worsted suits 8:1 to 11:1

For worsted, aran and other medium-weight yarn, look for a wheel that comes with a ratio of 8:1 to 11:1.

  • Textile Indie's guide gives 8:1 to 11:1 for medium-weight yarn.

Wheels with a standard ratio in this range

Standard ratios come with the wheel. Ratios in bold are in this range.

A whorl is the grooved pulley the drive band runs in. Optional whorls are sold separately.

  • Louet S17

    $417.38, Louet’s list price, 1 Nov 2026

    In this range: 10.5:1

    Also: 5.5:1, 7.5:1

  • Ashford Kiwi 3

    $629 to $799 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 9.5:1

    Also: 5.5:1, 7.5:1

  • Kromski Fantasia

    $699 to $999 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 8:1

    Also: 5:1

    Optional whorls

    10:1, 14:1, 18:1, 20:1

  • Kromski Prelude

    $709 to $899 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 10.5:1

    Also: 6:1, 13:1

    Optional whorls

    5.5:1, 7.9:1, 11:1, 14.5:1, 16.5:1

  • Ashford Traditional Single Drive

    $829 to $999 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 9:1

    Also: 7:1, 12:1, 17:1

  • Ashford Traveller 3

    $859 to $1,019 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 9:1

    Also: 5:1, 7:1, 14:1

  • Ashford Traditional Double Drive

    $879 to $1,039 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 9.5:1

    Also: 7.5:1, 13:1, 16:1

  • Kromski Minstrel

    $969 to $1,199 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 8.5:1

    Also: 6.5:1, 12:1, 16:1

  • Louet S10 Concept

    $989 to $2,117 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 10.5:1 (Irish), 8.5:1 (Scotch)

    Also: 5.5:1 (Irish), 7.5:1 (Irish), 6:1 (Scotch), 12.5:1 (Scotch), 19:1 (Scotch)

  • Ashford Joy 2 Single Treadle

    $1,039 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 8:1, 11:1

    Also: 6:1, 14:1

  • Ashford Joy 2 Double Treadle

    $1,049 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 8:1, 11:1

    Also: 6:1, 14:1

  • Louet S95 Victoria

    $1,055.12, Louet’s list price, 1 Nov 2026

    In this range: 8.5:1

    Also: 6:1, 13:1

  • Kromski Symphony

    $1,089 to $1,299 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 8:1

    Also: 12:1, 16:1, 20:1

    Optional whorls

    5.5:1, 25:1

  • Kromski Sonata

    $1,099 to $1,299 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 9.5:1, 10.5:1

    Also: 5.5:1, 15:1

    Optional whorls

    4.5:1, 6.5:1, 20:1, 22:1

  • Kromski Polonaise

    $1,199 to $1,449 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 8:1

    Also: 12:1, 16:1, 20:1

    Optional whorls

    5.5:1, 25:1

  • Majacraft Little Gem

    $1,599.99 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 10.2:1

    Also: 6.2:1, 7.4:1, 13.8:1, 17.6:1

    Optional whorls

    Suzie pulley: 4.3:1, 6.3:1, 8.3:1, 10.9:1, 13.2:1

    Rose pulley: 3.8:1, 4.7:1, 6.6:1, 9.9:1, 13.2:1

    Fast pulley: 10.2:1, 13.2:1, 16.7:1, 20.4:1

  • Majacraft Suzie

    $1,625 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 8.3:1

    Also: 4.1:1, 6.2:1, 11.1:1, 13.8:1

    Optional whorls

    Rose pulley (slow speed kit): 3.6:1, 4.6:1, 6.6:1, 10.1:1, 13.8:1

    Little Gem pulley: 6.0:1, 7.2:1, 10.2:1, 14.0:1, 18.3:1

    Fast pulley: 10.0:1, 13.2:1, 17.0:1, 21.3:1

  • Majacraft Suzie Professional

    $1,825 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 10.0:1

    Also: 13.2:1, 17.0:1, 21.3:1

    Optional whorls

    Standard Suzie pulley: 4.1:1, 6.2:1, 8.3:1, 11.1:1, 13.8:1

    Rose pulley (slow speed kit): 3.6:1, 4.6:1, 6.6:1, 10.1:1, 13.8:1

    Little Gem pulley: 6.0:1, 7.2:1, 10.2:1, 14.0:1, 18.3:1

  • Ashford Elizabeth 30

    Sold out at The Woolery on 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 10.5:1

    Also: 13.5:1, 18:1, 22:1

WheelStandard ratiosOptional whorlsPrice
Louet S17
5.5:1, 7.5:1, 10.5:1
$417.38 Louet’s list price, 1 Nov 2026
Ashford Kiwi 3
5.5:1, 7.5:1, 9.5:1
$629 to $799 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Kromski Fantasia
5:1, 8:1
10:1, 14:1, 18:1, 20:1
$699 to $999 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Kromski Prelude
6:1, 10.5:1, 13:1
5.5:1, 7.9:1, 11:1, 14.5:1, 16.5:1
$709 to $899 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Ashford Traditional Single Drive
7:1, 9:1, 12:1, 17:1
$829 to $999 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Ashford Traveller 3
5:1, 7:1, 9:1, 14:1
$859 to $1,019 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Ashford Traditional Double Drive
7.5:1, 9.5:1, 13:1, 16:1
$879 to $1,039 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Kromski Minstrel
6.5:1, 8.5:1, 12:1, 16:1
$969 to $1,199 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Louet S10 Concept
Irish tension: 5.5:1, 7.5:1, 10.5:1
Scotch tension: 6:1, 8.5:1, 12.5:1, 19:1
$989 to $2,117 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Ashford Joy 2 Single Treadle
6:1, 8:1, 11:1, 14:1
$1,039 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Ashford Joy 2 Double Treadle
6:1, 8:1, 11:1, 14:1
$1,049 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Louet S95 Victoria
6:1, 8.5:1, 13:1
$1,055.12 Louet’s list price, 1 Nov 2026
Kromski Symphony
8:1, 12:1, 16:1, 20:1
5.5:1, 25:1
$1,089 to $1,299 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Kromski Sonata
5.5:1, 9.5:1, 10.5:1, 15:1
4.5:1, 6.5:1, 20:1, 22:1
$1,099 to $1,299 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Kromski Polonaise
8:1, 12:1, 16:1, 20:1
5.5:1, 25:1
$1,199 to $1,449 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Majacraft Little Gem
6.2:1, 7.4:1, 10.2:1, 13.8:1, 17.6:1
Suzie pulley: 4.3:1, 6.3:1, 8.3:1, 10.9:1, 13.2:1
Rose pulley: 3.8:1, 4.7:1, 6.6:1, 9.9:1, 13.2:1
Fast pulley: 10.2:1, 13.2:1, 16.7:1, 20.4:1
$1,599.99 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Majacraft Suzie
4.1:1, 6.2:1, 8.3:1, 11.1:1, 13.8:1
Rose pulley (slow speed kit): 3.6:1, 4.6:1, 6.6:1, 10.1:1, 13.8:1
Little Gem pulley: 6.0:1, 7.2:1, 10.2:1, 14.0:1, 18.3:1
Fast pulley: 10.0:1, 13.2:1, 17.0:1, 21.3:1
$1,625 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Majacraft Suzie Professional
10.0:1, 13.2:1, 17.0:1, 21.3:1
Standard Suzie pulley: 4.1:1, 6.2:1, 8.3:1, 11.1:1, 13.8:1
Rose pulley (slow speed kit): 3.6:1, 4.6:1, 6.6:1, 10.1:1, 13.8:1
Little Gem pulley: 6.0:1, 7.2:1, 10.2:1, 14.0:1, 18.3:1
$1,825 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Ashford Elizabeth 30
10.5:1, 13.5:1, 18:1, 22:1
Sold out at The Woolery on 31 Oct 2026

Lowest price first. A ratio such as 7.5:1 or 11.5:1 falls between two yarn types.

Wheels that give a range

Majacraft Luna (5.9:1 to 16.7:1), Majacraft Rose (4.8:1 to 24.1:1). Each of these runs through this yarn's range, and the wheel's page has the ratios in between.

Within reach with an optional whorl or pulley

Add a whorl or pulley, sold separately, and these wheels reach this range.

Choose another yarn

Fine or fingering suits 12:1 and above

For fingering, sock and other fine yarn, look for a wheel that comes with a ratio of 12:1 and above. Fine and lace yarns share the same starting range, 12:1 and above.

  • Textile Indie's guide gives 12:1 and above for fine, high-twist yarn.
  • Ashford's Traditional manual steps up from its 7:1 starting setting to 9:1 or 12:1 for a finer yarn.

Wheels with a standard ratio in this range

Standard ratios come with the wheel. Ratios in bold are in this range.

A whorl is the grooved pulley the drive band runs in. Optional whorls are sold separately.

  • Kromski Prelude

    $709 to $899 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 13:1

    Also: 6:1, 10.5:1

    Optional whorls

    5.5:1, 7.9:1, 11:1, 14.5:1, 16.5:1

  • Kromski Interlude

    $799 to $999 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 13.5:1, 15.5:1

    Also: 7:1

    Optional whorls

    5.5:1, 8.3:1, 11:1, 13.3:1, 17.5:1, 20:1

  • Ashford Traditional Single Drive

    $829 to $999 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 12:1, 17:1

    Also: 7:1, 9:1

  • Ashford Traveller 3

    $859 to $1,019 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 14:1

    Also: 5:1, 7:1, 9:1

  • Ashford Traditional Double Drive

    $879 to $1,039 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 13:1, 16:1

    Also: 7.5:1, 9.5:1

  • Kromski Minstrel

    $969 to $1,199 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 12:1, 16:1

    Also: 6.5:1, 8.5:1

  • Louet S10 Concept

    $989 to $2,117 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 12.5:1 (Scotch), 19:1 (Scotch)

    Also: 5.5:1 (Irish), 7.5:1 (Irish), 10.5:1 (Irish), 6:1 (Scotch), 8.5:1 (Scotch)

  • Ashford Joy 2 Single Treadle

    $1,039 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 14:1

    Also: 6:1, 8:1, 11:1

  • Ashford Joy 2 Double Treadle

    $1,049 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 14:1

    Also: 6:1, 8:1, 11:1

  • Louet S95 Victoria

    $1,055.12, Louet’s list price, 1 Nov 2026

    In this range: 13:1

    Also: 6:1, 8.5:1

  • Kromski Symphony

    $1,089 to $1,299 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 12:1, 16:1, 20:1

    Also: 8:1

    Optional whorls

    5.5:1, 25:1

  • Kromski Sonata

    $1,099 to $1,299 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 15:1

    Also: 5.5:1, 9.5:1, 10.5:1

    Optional whorls

    4.5:1, 6.5:1, 20:1, 22:1

  • Kromski Polonaise

    $1,199 to $1,449 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 12:1, 16:1, 20:1

    Also: 8:1

    Optional whorls

    5.5:1, 25:1

  • Majacraft Little Gem

    $1,599.99 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 13.8:1, 17.6:1

    Also: 6.2:1, 7.4:1, 10.2:1

    Optional whorls

    Suzie pulley: 4.3:1, 6.3:1, 8.3:1, 10.9:1, 13.2:1

    Rose pulley: 3.8:1, 4.7:1, 6.6:1, 9.9:1, 13.2:1

    Fast pulley: 10.2:1, 13.2:1, 16.7:1, 20.4:1

  • Majacraft Suzie

    $1,625 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 13.8:1

    Also: 4.1:1, 6.2:1, 8.3:1, 11.1:1

    Optional whorls

    Rose pulley (slow speed kit): 3.6:1, 4.6:1, 6.6:1, 10.1:1, 13.8:1

    Little Gem pulley: 6.0:1, 7.2:1, 10.2:1, 14.0:1, 18.3:1

    Fast pulley: 10.0:1, 13.2:1, 17.0:1, 21.3:1

  • Majacraft Luna

    $1,719.99 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 16.7:1

    Also: a range of 5.9:1 to 16.7:1

  • Majacraft Suzie Professional

    $1,825 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 13.2:1, 17.0:1, 21.3:1

    Also: 10.0:1

    Optional whorls

    Standard Suzie pulley: 4.1:1, 6.2:1, 8.3:1, 11.1:1, 13.8:1

    Rose pulley (slow speed kit): 3.6:1, 4.6:1, 6.6:1, 10.1:1, 13.8:1

    Little Gem pulley: 6.0:1, 7.2:1, 10.2:1, 14.0:1, 18.3:1

  • Majacraft Rose

    $2,039.99 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 24.1:1

    Also: a range of 4.8:1 to 24.1:1

  • Ashford Elizabeth 30

    Sold out at The Woolery on 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 13.5:1, 18:1, 22:1

    Also: 10.5:1

WheelStandard ratiosOptional whorlsPrice
Kromski Prelude
6:1, 10.5:1, 13:1
5.5:1, 7.9:1, 11:1, 14.5:1, 16.5:1
$709 to $899 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Kromski Interlude
7:1, 13.5:1, 15.5:1
5.5:1, 8.3:1, 11:1, 13.3:1, 17.5:1, 20:1
$799 to $999 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Ashford Traditional Single Drive
7:1, 9:1, 12:1, 17:1
$829 to $999 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Ashford Traveller 3
5:1, 7:1, 9:1, 14:1
$859 to $1,019 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Ashford Traditional Double Drive
7.5:1, 9.5:1, 13:1, 16:1
$879 to $1,039 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Kromski Minstrel
6.5:1, 8.5:1, 12:1, 16:1
$969 to $1,199 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Louet S10 Concept
Irish tension: 5.5:1, 7.5:1, 10.5:1
Scotch tension: 6:1, 8.5:1, 12.5:1, 19:1
$989 to $2,117 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Ashford Joy 2 Single Treadle
6:1, 8:1, 11:1, 14:1
$1,039 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Ashford Joy 2 Double Treadle
6:1, 8:1, 11:1, 14:1
$1,049 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Louet S95 Victoria
6:1, 8.5:1, 13:1
$1,055.12 Louet’s list price, 1 Nov 2026
Kromski Symphony
8:1, 12:1, 16:1, 20:1
5.5:1, 25:1
$1,089 to $1,299 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Kromski Sonata
5.5:1, 9.5:1, 10.5:1, 15:1
4.5:1, 6.5:1, 20:1, 22:1
$1,099 to $1,299 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Kromski Polonaise
8:1, 12:1, 16:1, 20:1
5.5:1, 25:1
$1,199 to $1,449 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Majacraft Little Gem
6.2:1, 7.4:1, 10.2:1, 13.8:1, 17.6:1
Suzie pulley: 4.3:1, 6.3:1, 8.3:1, 10.9:1, 13.2:1
Rose pulley: 3.8:1, 4.7:1, 6.6:1, 9.9:1, 13.2:1
Fast pulley: 10.2:1, 13.2:1, 16.7:1, 20.4:1
$1,599.99 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Majacraft Suzie
4.1:1, 6.2:1, 8.3:1, 11.1:1, 13.8:1
Rose pulley (slow speed kit): 3.6:1, 4.6:1, 6.6:1, 10.1:1, 13.8:1
Little Gem pulley: 6.0:1, 7.2:1, 10.2:1, 14.0:1, 18.3:1
Fast pulley: 10.0:1, 13.2:1, 17.0:1, 21.3:1
$1,625 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Majacraft Luna
5.9:1 to 16.7:1
$1,719.99 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Majacraft Suzie Professional
10.0:1, 13.2:1, 17.0:1, 21.3:1
Standard Suzie pulley: 4.1:1, 6.2:1, 8.3:1, 11.1:1, 13.8:1
Rose pulley (slow speed kit): 3.6:1, 4.6:1, 6.6:1, 10.1:1, 13.8:1
Little Gem pulley: 6.0:1, 7.2:1, 10.2:1, 14.0:1, 18.3:1
$1,825 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Majacraft Rose
4.8:1 to 24.1:1
$2,039.99 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Ashford Elizabeth 30
10.5:1, 13.5:1, 18:1, 22:1
Sold out at The Woolery on 31 Oct 2026

Lowest price first. A ratio such as 7.5:1 or 11.5:1 falls between two yarn types.

Within reach with an optional whorl or pulley

Add a whorl or pulley, sold separately, and these wheels reach this range.

Choose another yarn

Lace suits 12:1 and above

For laceweight and other very fine yarn, look for a wheel that comes with a ratio of 12:1 and above. Fine and lace yarns share the same starting range, 12:1 and above.

  • Textile Indie's guide gives 12:1 and above for fine yarn such as laceweight.
  • Ashford's Traditional manual puts a very fine yarn at about 17:1.
  • Majacraft calls its fast pulley a specialist pulley for lace and silk, with ratios of 10.0:1 to 21.3:1 on its Suzie wheel.

Wheels with a standard ratio in this range

Standard ratios come with the wheel. Ratios in bold are in this range.

A whorl is the grooved pulley the drive band runs in. Optional whorls are sold separately.

  • Kromski Prelude

    $709 to $899 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 13:1

    Also: 6:1, 10.5:1

    Optional whorls

    5.5:1, 7.9:1, 11:1, 14.5:1, 16.5:1

  • Kromski Interlude

    $799 to $999 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 13.5:1, 15.5:1

    Also: 7:1

    Optional whorls

    5.5:1, 8.3:1, 11:1, 13.3:1, 17.5:1, 20:1

  • Ashford Traditional Single Drive

    $829 to $999 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 12:1, 17:1

    Also: 7:1, 9:1

  • Ashford Traveller 3

    $859 to $1,019 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 14:1

    Also: 5:1, 7:1, 9:1

  • Ashford Traditional Double Drive

    $879 to $1,039 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 13:1, 16:1

    Also: 7.5:1, 9.5:1

  • Kromski Minstrel

    $969 to $1,199 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 12:1, 16:1

    Also: 6.5:1, 8.5:1

  • Louet S10 Concept

    $989 to $2,117 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 12.5:1 (Scotch), 19:1 (Scotch)

    Also: 5.5:1 (Irish), 7.5:1 (Irish), 10.5:1 (Irish), 6:1 (Scotch), 8.5:1 (Scotch)

  • Ashford Joy 2 Single Treadle

    $1,039 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 14:1

    Also: 6:1, 8:1, 11:1

  • Ashford Joy 2 Double Treadle

    $1,049 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 14:1

    Also: 6:1, 8:1, 11:1

  • Louet S95 Victoria

    $1,055.12, Louet’s list price, 1 Nov 2026

    In this range: 13:1

    Also: 6:1, 8.5:1

  • Kromski Symphony

    $1,089 to $1,299 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 12:1, 16:1, 20:1

    Also: 8:1

    Optional whorls

    5.5:1, 25:1

  • Kromski Sonata

    $1,099 to $1,299 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 15:1

    Also: 5.5:1, 9.5:1, 10.5:1

    Optional whorls

    4.5:1, 6.5:1, 20:1, 22:1

  • Kromski Polonaise

    $1,199 to $1,449 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 12:1, 16:1, 20:1

    Also: 8:1

    Optional whorls

    5.5:1, 25:1

  • Majacraft Little Gem

    $1,599.99 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 13.8:1, 17.6:1

    Also: 6.2:1, 7.4:1, 10.2:1

    Optional whorls

    Suzie pulley: 4.3:1, 6.3:1, 8.3:1, 10.9:1, 13.2:1

    Rose pulley: 3.8:1, 4.7:1, 6.6:1, 9.9:1, 13.2:1

    Fast pulley: 10.2:1, 13.2:1, 16.7:1, 20.4:1

  • Majacraft Suzie

    $1,625 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 13.8:1

    Also: 4.1:1, 6.2:1, 8.3:1, 11.1:1

    Optional whorls

    Rose pulley (slow speed kit): 3.6:1, 4.6:1, 6.6:1, 10.1:1, 13.8:1

    Little Gem pulley: 6.0:1, 7.2:1, 10.2:1, 14.0:1, 18.3:1

    Fast pulley: 10.0:1, 13.2:1, 17.0:1, 21.3:1

  • Majacraft Luna

    $1,719.99 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 16.7:1

    Also: a range of 5.9:1 to 16.7:1

  • Majacraft Suzie Professional

    $1,825 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 13.2:1, 17.0:1, 21.3:1

    Also: 10.0:1

    Optional whorls

    Standard Suzie pulley: 4.1:1, 6.2:1, 8.3:1, 11.1:1, 13.8:1

    Rose pulley (slow speed kit): 3.6:1, 4.6:1, 6.6:1, 10.1:1, 13.8:1

    Little Gem pulley: 6.0:1, 7.2:1, 10.2:1, 14.0:1, 18.3:1

  • Majacraft Rose

    $2,039.99 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 24.1:1

    Also: a range of 4.8:1 to 24.1:1

  • Ashford Elizabeth 30

    Sold out at The Woolery on 31 Oct 2026

    In this range: 13.5:1, 18:1, 22:1

    Also: 10.5:1

WheelStandard ratiosOptional whorlsPrice
Kromski Prelude
6:1, 10.5:1, 13:1
5.5:1, 7.9:1, 11:1, 14.5:1, 16.5:1
$709 to $899 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Kromski Interlude
7:1, 13.5:1, 15.5:1
5.5:1, 8.3:1, 11:1, 13.3:1, 17.5:1, 20:1
$799 to $999 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Ashford Traditional Single Drive
7:1, 9:1, 12:1, 17:1
$829 to $999 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Ashford Traveller 3
5:1, 7:1, 9:1, 14:1
$859 to $1,019 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Ashford Traditional Double Drive
7.5:1, 9.5:1, 13:1, 16:1
$879 to $1,039 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Kromski Minstrel
6.5:1, 8.5:1, 12:1, 16:1
$969 to $1,199 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Louet S10 Concept
Irish tension: 5.5:1, 7.5:1, 10.5:1
Scotch tension: 6:1, 8.5:1, 12.5:1, 19:1
$989 to $2,117 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Ashford Joy 2 Single Treadle
6:1, 8:1, 11:1, 14:1
$1,039 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Ashford Joy 2 Double Treadle
6:1, 8:1, 11:1, 14:1
$1,049 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Louet S95 Victoria
6:1, 8.5:1, 13:1
$1,055.12 Louet’s list price, 1 Nov 2026
Kromski Symphony
8:1, 12:1, 16:1, 20:1
5.5:1, 25:1
$1,089 to $1,299 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Kromski Sonata
5.5:1, 9.5:1, 10.5:1, 15:1
4.5:1, 6.5:1, 20:1, 22:1
$1,099 to $1,299 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Kromski Polonaise
8:1, 12:1, 16:1, 20:1
5.5:1, 25:1
$1,199 to $1,449 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Majacraft Little Gem
6.2:1, 7.4:1, 10.2:1, 13.8:1, 17.6:1
Suzie pulley: 4.3:1, 6.3:1, 8.3:1, 10.9:1, 13.2:1
Rose pulley: 3.8:1, 4.7:1, 6.6:1, 9.9:1, 13.2:1
Fast pulley: 10.2:1, 13.2:1, 16.7:1, 20.4:1
$1,599.99 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Majacraft Suzie
4.1:1, 6.2:1, 8.3:1, 11.1:1, 13.8:1
Rose pulley (slow speed kit): 3.6:1, 4.6:1, 6.6:1, 10.1:1, 13.8:1
Little Gem pulley: 6.0:1, 7.2:1, 10.2:1, 14.0:1, 18.3:1
Fast pulley: 10.0:1, 13.2:1, 17.0:1, 21.3:1
$1,625 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Majacraft Luna
5.9:1 to 16.7:1
$1,719.99 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Majacraft Suzie Professional
10.0:1, 13.2:1, 17.0:1, 21.3:1
Standard Suzie pulley: 4.1:1, 6.2:1, 8.3:1, 11.1:1, 13.8:1
Rose pulley (slow speed kit): 3.6:1, 4.6:1, 6.6:1, 10.1:1, 13.8:1
Little Gem pulley: 6.0:1, 7.2:1, 10.2:1, 14.0:1, 18.3:1
$1,825 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Majacraft Rose
4.8:1 to 24.1:1
$2,039.99 at The Woolery, 31 Oct 2026
Ashford Elizabeth 30
10.5:1, 13.5:1, 18:1, 22:1
Sold out at The Woolery on 31 Oct 2026

Lowest price first. A ratio such as 7.5:1 or 11.5:1 falls between two yarn types.

Within reach with an optional whorl or pulley

Add a whorl or pulley, sold separately, and these wheels reach this range.

Choose another yarn

What a ratio is

A drive ratio is how many times the flyer turns for each turn of the drive wheel. The flyer is the U-shaped piece that twists your yarn, so a higher ratio puts more twist into it with each push of the treadle.

Fine yarn needs more twist than thick yarn to be strong. So fine yarn suits higher ratios, and thick yarn suits lower ones.

Take the ratios here as good places to start, since your twist also depends on how you feed in the fiber and how fast you treadle. New to wheels? What is a spinning wheel? explains the parts.

Every yarn at a glance

The ranges follow Textile Indie's guide.

YarnRatios that suit itMakers' own figures
Thick or bulky4:1 to 7:1
  • Ashford's Traveller 3 manual uses its slowest setting, 5:1, for thick yarn.
Art yarn4:1 to 7:1
  • Ashford makes the Country Spinner 2 for art yarn and extra bulky yarn, with slow ratios of 3:1, 4:1 and 5:1.
Medium or worsted8:1 to 11:1
    Fine or fingering12:1 and above
    • Ashford's Traditional manual steps up from its 7:1 starting setting to 9:1 or 12:1 for a finer yarn.
    Lace12:1 and above
    • Ashford's Traditional manual puts a very fine yarn at about 17:1.
    • Majacraft calls its fast pulley a specialist pulley for lace and silk, with ratios of 10.0:1 to 21.3:1 on its Suzie wheel.

    A ratio such as 7.5:1 or 11.5:1 falls between two yarn types.

    E-spinners and wheels with no single ratio

    An e-spinner turns the flyer with a motor, so there is no ratio to match to a yarn. SpinOlution's treadle wheels list a range of ratios for each flyer. Each wheel's page has its ratios.

    More on the motor option: what is an e-spinner? Or see every spinning wheel.

    Further reading