Ashford Elizabeth 30 Spinning Wheel | Limited Edition - Pre-Order
Preorder Cut-off: 31 May 2026
If you're craving elegance and effortless flow in your spinning practice, the Ashford Elizabeth 30 brings it to life. With its smooth treadling and stately presence, this wheel transforms spinning into a truly immersive and luxurious experience.
The Ashford Elizabeth 30 isn't just a spinning wheel, it's a statement of craftsmanship, a tribute to tradition, and a joy to spin on. Designed for fibre artists who want more than just function, this is a wheel that honours the slow, steady beauty of hand spinning.
You’ll feel it from the first treadle: smooth, quiet, and responsive, the Elizabeth 30 allows you to settle into a meditative rhythm, letting your hands and heart guide the yarn. The 76cm wheel carries momentum like a dream, offering consistent flow with minimal effort. Whether you’re working with fine fibres or chasing a faster pace, the range of ratios and dual tension modes provides the control you need with the grace you’ll love.
This is the wheel you keep forever, the one you spin on when you want to reconnect with why you fell in love with fibre in the first place.
Key Features & Benefits
- Elegant Saxony-style silhouette made from beautiful beech hardwood
- Smooth lacquered finish with timeless appeal
- Generous 76cm (30”) drive wheel for powerful, long-lasting spin
- Ball bearing wheel support for ultra-smooth treadling
- Double drive and Scotch tension for flexible control
- Adjustable maiden bar ensures optimal alignment and yarn tension
- Fast spinning ratios ideal for experienced spinners and fine yarns
- Ashford Elizabeth 30 Spinning Wheel
- Certificate of Authenticity
- Assembly: Required
- Treadle: Single treadle
- Wheel Diameter: 76cm (30")
- Ratios: 10.5, 13.5, 18:1 (plus 22:1 bobbin lead)
- Bobbin Capacity: 100g (3–4oz)
- Orifice: 1cm (⅜")
Ashford - How to spin
Learn the fundamentals of spinning with Ashford. This tutorial covers the basics to help you get started confidently on your spinning journey. Perfect for beginners and those looking to refresh their skills.
Ashford - How to ply
Discover the art of plying yarn with Ashford! This video demonstrates easy plying techniques to give your yarn strength and balance. Ideal for spinners at any level.
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Ashford - Good Posture For Spinning
Spinning comfortably starts with good posture. In this video, Ashford shares practical tips to help you spin for longer sessions without strain or fatigue.
Ashford - Maintaining your spinning wheel
Keep your spinning wheel in great shape with these simple maintenance tips. Ashford walks you through how to care for your wheel and ensure smooth performance.
Ashford Fibre Mill - Take a tour
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Ashford Fibre Mill. See how fibres are processed, blended, and prepared for your spinning and weaving adventures.
Yes, it offers both double drive and scotch tension systems for versatile spinning.
The large 30" wheel contributes to the wheel being able to offer fast ratios and also provides greater momentum, allowing for smoother and more efficient spinning, especially suited for fine yarns.
It's crafted from premium Beech hardwood with a smooth lacquered finish, ensuring durability and elegance.
Yes, its fast ratios and large wheel diameter make it ideal for spinning fine, high-twist yarns.
The ball bearings ensure the wheel spins effortlessly and continuously, reducing friction and user fatigue.
It comes with four double drive bobbins, a tensioned lazy kate, a threading hook, and a learn-to-spin booklet.
It allows for perfect alignment and tension adjustment, enhancing spinning consistency and ease.
For silent, efficient spinning, regularly lubricate the flyer, bobbin, conrod, and treadle bearings with Ashford Spinning Wheel Oil. The ball bearings are sealed for life and do not require lubrication, ensuring long-term smooth operation.
Yes, its versatile tension systems and smooth treadling make it suitable for both spinning singles and plying yarns.
The single treadle is a traditional design that offers a rhythmic spinning motion, which many spinners find comfortable.
The High Speed Double Drive Whorl ratios for the Elizabeth 30 are 14.0:1, 18.5:1, and 28:1. Note: For the 28:1 ratio, please use the wheel in single drive mode..