YoungFolk Knits: E-Spinners Pros and Cons

[@DreamingRobotsBlog]

Thanks for reviewing this. I'll just note that the static buildup issue mentioned around 16:00 was only a problem in the first batch (these people got a fix kit shipped to them to them). I'm now shipping my third batch and that issue no longer happens.

[@YoungfolkKnits]

I’m going to pin this! I missed that! I’ll add it in the description as well.

[@eddavanleemputten9232]

Thank you for this review! I have a spinal injury with nerve damage leading to both pain and reduced function in one of me legs. Treadling would become very painful, very fast. My house is tiny and I don’t have the room for a treadling wheel even if I could use it for an extended period of time. My budget is just about as tiny as my house. Until last month, I used a supported spindle for spinning my lace weight yarn. It took me a long time to spin enough fibre for a lace knitting project. I bought myself the EEW Nano2 because it fits the size of my house, my budget and my physical limitations. It’s amazing, I absolutely love it. I can see how it wouldn’t be suitable for art yarns but it’s wonderful for lace weight and cobweb yarns. The bobbins are smaller than the ones for the EEW 6, but that doesn’t affect me even for plying as I prefer my yarn skeins small, it fits my projects and I’ve figured out how to seamlessly join skeins and yarn balls anyway. Note: I live in Europe, the EEW machines are more expensive here but in no way as expensive as any spinning wheel I could get (both the EEW 6 and the EEW Nano2). Replacement parts are easy to get, troubleshooting is easy (just contact Maurice, the maker) and I’m really, REALLY happy with my purchase. Happy spinning!

[@lisad8731]

I was not able to afford a beautiful spinning wheel so I purchased the E-spinner. I love it. It is very meditative and calming to spin on it and I can move it around my house and it takes up very little space.

[@3Dhyana]

Which model did you chose? TY

[@mareesharples5480]

Hi from New Zealand. I have an ashford e spinner and wouldn't be without it now. I injured my leg two years ago and found spinning on my traditional spinning wheel was causing me pain. I still have my treadle wheel but the bulk of my spinning is done on the electric wheel. I enjoy watching your podcast. Thank you.

[@teridiaz8286]

I got mine in December and I love it. I tried drop spindle and just couldn’t get the hang of it. I was in the process of saving for a wheel when I learned about the Eew6 and it have been spinning recognizable yarn from day one.

[@QueensYarnBoutique]

This is just what I needed! I have been practicing on my drop spindle but I am very interested in an e-spinner.

[@YoungfolkKnits]

It’s super fun to use!

[@3Dhyana]

I’m waiting for my drop spinner to arrive!

[@suecoolman8985]

The end result is to make yarn and it looks like that little wheel will get you there. Thanks for the review.

[@sykocreations]

I have 3 espinners! I have a Daedalus mini, a Daedalus V3 and an Ashford Espinner. My Daedalus spinners are like super streamlined sexy machines. They are silent, they spin super fast too. My ashford espinner is ok. It has issues the other two don’t, like spin back when you stop. I have connective tissue and joint disease. Without my espinners the world of spinning would be closed to me.

[@helenedumoulin9092]

E-spinner looks great ! I got an Ashford e-spinner for my February birthday… I love it ! And spinning is a dream !

[@YoungfolkKnits]

I bet you are having a blast with it!

[@jessicaolney4900]

I started spinning because I was trying something new and wanted to choose something that would not cost a lot or require a lot of new tools, and bought a drop spindle and some fiber. I bought the same spinner (EEW6) and have been using it for the past week. I love it! I went from a drop spindle (still use) to this and it's amazing especially for plying. The only minor issue I had was an easy fix and mentioned in their video FAQ, which was using some tape (I used Washi) to hold down my leader on the bobbin because when I wanted to ply, the leader was hitched but spinning and so no uptake was happening (I could also have double hitched it but tape was easier at the time). Easy peasy. Definitely take the updated advice to NOT store the orifice hook on the machine at the magnets (as shown in the video) as mine did come flying off once and scared the --- out of me!

[@angrytrees7519]

Same. Mine went across the room when my brake band snapped.

[@Chickmamapalletfarm]

I think I have settled on the e-spinner. Thank you so much for this review. I have been drop spinning for several years now, and tend to make a lace weight naturally. I am not that interested in art yarns, so I think this will be absolutely perfect for me. Also my main fiber is cotton. I grow my own, and so I need something with a fast twist and there are only a couple of treadle spinning wheels which high enough ratios for cotton.

[@evaknitswell]

I love the aesthetic of these ESPECIALLY with a white bobbin.

[@agillsfo]

Loving your podcasts! I bought an EE6.0 for my first spinner as I am learning through videos! Then after 5 months I bought a Schraft Lady Bug spinning wheel and I love them both!! I haven’t tried to ply with my E and it’s nice to hear that it’s so easy. Thanks so much for this review-sending hugs from Virginia!!

[@juliewholohan2850]

Thank you for this review. I am in the middle of my espinner research and I keep coming back to this little beauty.👍

[@pegz.3959]

Thank you for your honest review. I have a Hansen with a Woolee Winder and although I do love it they are IMHO beyond ridiculous in cost. I got mine before the EEWs came out and, in actuality, there is minimal difference between the two except for aesthetics. Aesthetics matters in regular spinning wheels but to me, once again, IMHO, aesthetics don't matter much with e spinners so I would have MUCH preferred it to cost less. The only advantage to the Hansen is having the auto-winder.

[@valb3544]

I really appreciate you showing us spinning on your bed! I didn't know if I would have to put it on something flat or not or how I could sit with it. And to see I don't have to have the fleece level with the orifice. I want to spin with my legs stretched out lengthwise on the sofa so now I know I can put it to the side of my legs or even on top with a flat surface under it. Really great review, thank you. You covered things others haven't said.

[@kpknits24]

I have a Daedalus Starling E-spinner that I love!! I have never tried other e-spinners. I also have a Lendrum double treadle. Thanks for the good review and the tips on where you can spin with an e-spinner ...I like the standing idea.

[@dianekawagoe2330]

I just got an eel-wheel 6 as my first wheel. I did not want something large and expensive. I also do not see me having enough coordination to manage keeping hands and feet in sync to produce an even yarn. I have not gotten to do too much spinning (got sick right after getting it) but so far, I really like it! I look forward to producing some significant lengths of yarn soon. Thanks for the review.

[@carolynkoehn552]

Thanks for the excellent review! I bought this e-spinner to ply the yarn I spin on my Lendrum DT and feel that it is the perfect setup for me . I set the Lazy Kate on the table with the e-spinner in back and ply away!

[@lisaj5834]

I ordered this E-spinner after watching your video! I left them a note in my order that was saw your review. Watching from Maine.

[@MZPurple786]

I have multiple spinning wheels. I have an Ashford traditional single treadle, a Louet S10, a Merlin Tree Hitchhiker and a Great wheel. Then I got the original EEW Mini from Dreaming Robots. That is what sold me on an electric wheel. I then purchased a slightly used Hansen e-spinner that came with a woolee winder! What a game changer. I highly recommend a woolee winder to anyone who can afford one! You will not be sorry you spent the money on one.

[@YoungfolkKnits]

I will look that up!

[@teridiaz8286]

@@YoungfolkKnits I got the level winder, same principle as the wooley winder and it’s the best purchase ever! No stopping and beautiful even bobbins ❤️

[@staceywhittle2245]

I absolutely love mine. It's just such a good wheel.

[@YoungfolkKnits]

I think so too!!

[@nancys5996]

Thank you for taking the time to do the review. I have a Lendrum and have wondered about getting an electric spinner for plying purposes, in particular. I love to spin and it may be my favorite thing to do because I do find it so meditative, but I haven’t done it in five years so right now I need to “just do it.” You may have pushed me over the edge, 😊

[@guzzisue]

I'm in both camps, Ashford e-spinner for production spinning and traditional style wheel for spinning demos. The e-spinner travels in our camper most of the year round but I take a folding wheel if we are at a festival or off-grid mainly due to people relating to something that looks like a wheel :-)

[@raches3038]

This was awesome! I had assumed the gifted espinner was closer to 1k like some of the other ones I've viewed. Living in such a small space, a wheel isnt accessible for me and ive felt cut out of the spinning craze going on. I'm highly considering this model!

[@Vivcatkemp]

This was great! I’ve been spinning on a wheel for a few years now and I find plying tedious I have been seriously considering this e-spinner especially for this purpose. I’m so glad you are enjoying it!! I will be saving my pennies 😊

[@AlwaysYarnFirst]

Great review, it does seem that for people getting espinners this is the one they get because the price is great. I have a Daedalus Sparrow and it is much pricier but I love that I can adjust speed from 0 to 100 which is great to adjust if you are having a problem with draft a certain type of fiber

[@amandaanderson6242]

I love the lightweight portability of my EEW 6 and also like the big bobbins, I can ply two full bobbins from my Ashford onto one of the EEW bobbins.

[@brookwillow]

Kaci you are making me want to get an e-spinner now!!

[@jenniferbrighty5120]

Hi , thankyou so much for sharing this video podcast. I have thus Wheel and I love it. The White Orifice is removable, you're then able to Spun not only thin Yarns but als Art Yarns. I've no problem with making them. Just thought I'd throw that out so everyone knows that you're not limited to just fine yarns and Plying. Take care Fibre Friends😊🐑🐑🥰🥰...Jen xxxx ❤️❤️🫂🫂

[@marlie2601]

Thank you so much for this review, I was looking forward to hearing your thoughts. I am interested in getting the EEW 6.0 and this was very helpful. I have a Kiwi 3 as well however struggle with plying consistently, I am thinking this could help. Also cannot beat portability.

[@hawthorngrove3629]

I have an Australian made 1950s-60s Dark Timber, Ertoel E Spinner. It took a little bit to get used and it doesn't have a battery pack option, but I love.

[@pegz.3959]

I have seen pics of the Ertoel. It is very like the Roberta, isn't it? 🙂

[@hawthorngrove3629]

@@pegz.3959 I think so

[@goldwest53]

Great episode! I have resisted spinning because I’m 70 and late to the game. I may only have 10 or 15 years left to knit and I want to knit all the things. 😊IF i got into it, this is probably the way I would go. Right now, I don’t care about looks or experience, right now. This is not a rhetorical question, but why spin?

[@joannathesinger770]

And...you may have a full 30 years left. I'll be 66 in about 6 weeks, and just finished my first spinning class. I have already bought 4 pounds of raw wool, and yesterday, even though I "lost" the Ebay auction, imagine my surprise when the seller offered me a pound of Merino roving for my actual bid. I snatched that up!!! Yes, I both crochet and knit...primarily knit...and plan to get busy in semi-retirement.

[@goldwest53]

@@joannathesinger770 Awww, I can only hope I have 30 years left to knit. I’ve changed my eating habits for that very reason! I pretty much quit crocheting when I picked knitting back up.

[@joannathesinger770]

@@goldwest53 I've been making similar changes, even though my A1C was only 4.1 in September! (The lowest it can be is 4.0!) My dad died in September at 96, and my mom will turn 92 in May. We have some great-aunts who died at 102, 103, and 105...and this random great-grandfather who lived to 107 in the mid 1400's...so there is a very real chance that I could make it to 100 if I take care of myself. I'm planning to, at any rate. Keeping the mind as sharp as the body is the goal, and knitting certainly helps with that!!! Plus it's a great antidote for anxiety!!!

[@goldwest53]

@@joannathesinger770 Good genes! If knitting and good diet help, maybe I’ll make it to 100+. See you then!

[@catherinecunningham7126]

Great info. I am not a spinner but your videos are enticing me! 🐝

[@amberthomas2808]

Thanks for a detailed review! I have been wanting to get an e spinner for a while and this looks perfect! I do have one question though… what is the noise level like of the motor? I have a child with sensory sensitivities and would hate to invest in something he would respond poorly to!

[@teridiaz8286]

I don’t find mine loud at all. I am bothered by monotonous noises and this doesn’t bother me. But I’m not sure how sensitive your child is.

[@summermchalffey9469]

Lovely review ! Thank you.

[@zetsubou1960]

OMG! Those terrible tornados! 🌪 Are you ok???? I hope so! Please be safe 💙

[@mywonderfulknittinglife]

I am wondering if there are any stores in Canada that sell the e spinner. I'm very interested in getting one.

[@barbaragelpi6839]

Thank you for this great review!!

[@YoungfolkKnits]

Glad it was helpful!

[@amymikelson3060]

Thank you for this review. I've got several issues that make this espinner attractive; coordination, physical issues, and affordability. i wanted to try spinning, but worried I'd invest and then lose interest. That might be a lot of money for naught. It seems to be popular in the comments as well.

[@leslienero7884]

Thank you! Spinning is in my future when I retire. I probably would enjoy the full body experience, but the price of this is great for when I start! Are drop spindles the best way to start first?

[@YoungfolkKnits]

I think they are great entry price point. But I find a wheel or e spinner easier to use

[@joannathesinger770]

I just finished a beginner spinning class, and I recommend everyone try spinning with a drop spindle. It's kind of magical when things come together and you have a greater appreciation for spinning as a whole. Plus...it connects us to our ancestors in a way that few other things can. If our stone-age ancestors can spin with a drop spindle, we should at least try!!!

[@janetjroberson2581]

Hello from St.Louis Missouri!

[@BR54niner]

Pray you and your family have not been impacted by the storms. ♥️ ~Tammy

[@masz10676]

U did it again... Rotary phone? (I'm 67 UGH! and I'm trying to forget that stuff) Thanks for the Espinner info. Do u dye ur yarn?

[@YoungfolkKnits]

I do on occasion but mostly buy hand dyed yarn from dedicated dyers. ❤

[@alexandradegruyter]

❤🌈

[@sannevanbeers]

I thought you were going to announce the giveaway winner on this video 😊

[@YoungfolkKnits]

I have actually had this one filmed for a while and scheduled to release today! My next podcast episode will include the winner!

[@christiesteckelberg8366]

Do you or would u consider raising sheep for fiber?

[@angrytrees7519]

One of my spiciest hottakes is that espinner isn't real spinning. Not compared to treadle wheel or spindle spinning. I own two EEWs and find them very pleasurable to use. I own one wheel, an Aura and a small collection of spindles in different kinds. But it's SO much easier. It is like the difference between hand quilting and machine quilting piecework quilts. It removes an entire part of the process.