Article Info

Article Title
From Treadle to Pedal
Author
Stephenie Gaustad
Issue date
Autumn 2021
Issue number
33
Issue topic
Electric
Description
In 1980, a motor spinner was a rare, unfamiliar item. Now, 40 years later, e-spinners are everywhere, commanding acceptance and respect. This article is Steph’s story of watching the spinning world transform from treadle to pedal. Steph also explains what yarn lock is, how wheels work (e-spinner, flyer-led, and bobbin-led), and the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Article topic list
bobbin-led (Irish tension), flyer-led (scotch tension), e-spinner, historical