Louet Spinning Wheels

are made in Holland. Except for the S45, S95 and Julia, all models are technically similar: Ratios: 5.5, 7.5 and 10.5 to 1; wheel diameter: 20"; Orifice: 1/2"; heel-toe treadle; built-in Lazy Kate; 3 bobbins included. Matching skeinwinders are available. All Louet Spinning Wheels require some assembly. A good companion book is "Hands on Spinning".

If you have questions about selecting a spinning wheel, look here for help.

• carded fiber (or raw fleece and handcards) • 3 or more bobbins (3 included with most Louët wheels) • a niddy noddy or skeinwinder
• a Lazy Kate (if not with wheel) • book ("Hands on Spinning") and/or video (“Spinning Wool - Basics and Beyond”)
  (Nice to have, in ranked order: 1. spinning stool or chair, swift and either ballwinder or nostepinne, threading hook; 2. spinning gauge, extra bobbins, bulky flyer, high-speed flyer.) 

Note on Free Shipping for spinning wheels: all wheels noted below as "shipping included" will ship free. This discount, however, will not be reflected on the Cart Invoice; the discount will be applied at the time we process your order.

Based on the Louet Victoria and easy to assemble and disassemble, this is a full-sized, upright wheel featuring Scotch tension. Ratios are 6, 8.5, 12.5 and 19 to 1. Removable insert provides 2 orifice sizes (8 & 12 mm). All rotating parts run on ball bearings. Made of lacquered beech and birch plywood. Bobbins are the same as Victoria birch bobbins. Separate lazy kate and 4 BOBBINS INCLUDED (Introductory offer while supplies last).

NOW AVAILABLE!

LOU-0211 - $635 includes FREE shipping within the continental US.

see comparison of all folding wheels

Introduced at Convergence 2006 - compact, folds and very portable. Ratios from 6 to 14 to 1. (Optional high speed flyer with ratio of 20 to 1 to be available later). Wheel diameter: 14 1/2". Weight: 7 3/4 lbs. The wheel comes ready-to-spin and includes a free handy carry bag (which can be used as a handbag, shoulder bag or backpack) and 2 extra bobbins - for a total of 3 - and a lazy kate. Overall weight: 11 1/2 lbs. Available in finished beech (solid beech with Baltic birch wheel and treadles) or finished oak (solid oak and MDF and oak veneer wheel and treadles). Scotch tension system. Folded size (with flyer and bobbins removed): 5 3/8" x 14 1/2" x 22".

S95 Victoria
LOU-0295O - Oak wheel - $680 includes free bag and free shipping within the continental US. IN STOCK.
LOU-0295B - Beech wheel - $660 includes free bag and free shipping within the continental US. IN STOCK.

New Victoria Lazy Kate 3-bobbin Extension Kit: consists of metal rod with tip plus one extra bobbin. Available in oak or beech. This product only works with Victoria wheels that shipped with a Kate made with a wooden base and an extra hole for the extension.

LOU-VLKO - Oak - $30
LOU-VLKB - Beech - $30

The Louet S17

This KIT wheel is very similar to the S15 model (see below). This is an inexpensive single treadle model, good for the beginner who wants to save money! The wheel features ball bearings, easy treadling, 3 bobbins, a built-in Lazy Kate, and assembly instructions. Uses standard Louet bobbins. A great buy! Optional skeinwinder (same as S15 skeinwinder) fits on top of the wheel.

S17
LOU-0117 - $310 includes shipping within the continental US.

Skeinwinder
LOU-SK17 - S17 skeinwinder $107

The Louet S45

This Louet is a very portable double treadle wheel reminiscent of the popular but discontinued S40 mini-Louet.

It features a handy delta orifice and Scotch tension and includes 3 bobbins and a lazy kate. Shipping weight of the wheel is 15 lbs.; actual weight approximately 13 lbs. Because this is an accelerated wheel the diameter of the wheels (3) is not important in terms of ratios. Ratios are calculated by one complete cycle of the treadles. The S-45 has ratios of 7, 12 and 19:1.

Total height - 21.5"
Width - 15"
Depth - 14"
Height of orifice - 19.5"

We have tested the new S-45 and found it to be very responsive with a nice treadle feel.

LOU-45 - S45 - $889 includes shipping within the continental US.

The Louet S10, Louet S15 and Louet S51

The S10 weighs 18 lbs. and comes with a clear lacquer finish while the S15 weighs 17 lbs. and comes as an unfinished kit; the S51 (16 lbs., clear lacquer finish) combines the durable engineering of the S10 with a spoked wheel for a more traditional look; it is also available with a double treadle. All wheels are made of European beech and birch plywood. The matching skeinwinder fits on top of the wheel.

Louet S10

LOU-0110 - S10 $499 includes shipping within the continental US.

S10 with double treadle
LOU-0210 - $579 includes shipping within the continental US.

Skeinwinder
LOU-SK51 - S10 skeinwinder (also fits S51) $139

Louet S75

The S75 is very similar to the above two wheels but is made of solid beech. It has a true double treadle, allowing you to use both feet. (Older versions had two treadles but they worked as one.) The S75 weighs 16 lbs. and comes unfinished. Options: matching skeinwinder, extra regular bobbins or speed bobbins, distaff, high speed 3-ratio fine spinning set, bulky (wide) flyer and bobbins.

S75
LOU-0275 $651 includes shipping within the continental US.

S75 skeinwinder
LOU-SK75 $120

Louet Accessories

Louet Bobbins - Capacity

REGULAR LOUET BOBBINS: ratios: 5.5, 7.5 and 10 to 1. Specify wheel number when ordering.
LOU-3300 $28.95

LOUET HIGH-SPEED BOBBINS: ratios: 6.5, 9.5 and 15 to 1. Specify wheel number when ordering.
LOU-3302 $28.95

LOUET FAT CORE SPEED BOBBINS: the effect of the 2" core is a smaller amount of pull on the yarn for more control on cotton and fine slippery fibers. Will work on all wheels except for S90 and S87. Ratios: 6.5, 9.5 and 15 : 1. Specify wheel number when ordering.
LOU-3301 $48.95.

LOUET BULKY BOBBINS: will give ratios of 4.2, 5 and 6.2 to 1. Require Bulky (wide) flyer.
LOU-3303 $36.95

LOUET BOBBINS FOR JULIA, S95 VICTORIA AND FOR S45: these are smaller than the regular bobbins noted above and only work on those wheels.
LOU-3345 - for S45 - 28.95
LOU-3395 - for Julia or S95 Victoria, beech - 28.95
LOU-3396 - for S95 Victoria, oak - 28.95

LOUET SKEINWINDERS: these mount on top of the wheels and make it convenient for skeining from your bobbin. Most Louet models have a matching skeinwinder; they are listed above with each wheel model.

LOUET HIGHSPEED FLYER: for fine spinning; will fit any Louet wheel except S87 and S90. Comes with 3/8" orifice and sliding hook and guide. Included in spinning set above.
LOU-3011HS - $80

LOUET BULKY (WIDE) FLYER: to hold bulky bobbins. 1/2" orifice.
LOU-3011 - $80

LOUET 4-BOBBIN LAZY KATE: for single treadle wheel you receive an extension for your Kate base and one 2-bobbin wire rack so you will be able to hold 4 bobbins.You also receive 2 new bobbins.

For double treadle wheels, you receive a support arm and rack (plus 2 new bobbins) that is placed on one side of your treadles to match your original rack which you already have installed.
Specify single or double treadle model

LOU-3008S - Single treadle model (fits S10, S15 and S51 but not S17) $103
LOU-3008D - Double treadle model (fits S10 and S51 DT wheels, but not S45) $103

LAZY KATE RACK ONLY: will hold 2 bobbins but does not include bobbins. This rack comes with all Louet wheels except the S16, S45 and S95.
LOU-3007 - $19

LOUET DRIVE BAND: made of polyurethane.
LOU-1063 $12

LOUET Parts

LOU-1036 - Bobbin insert $2.00
LOU-1037 - Footman connector (treadle to footman) $7
LOU-1038 - Tension strap (complete, includes screw) $12.00
LOU-1039 - Wheel cup kit (footman to wheel connector) $7