Kromski Sonata Encore Double-Treadle Spinning Wheel Portable

A standout traveling wheel you'll love for years to come!

The Sonata, from the Kromski family of Poland, features the classical architecture and design concepts of all other Kromski wheels. It is a full-size, full-featured spinning wheel that folds and packs away easily in the included backpack carrying case, making it perfect for traveling, classes, guild and festival gatherings, or safe storage when not in use. No need to compromise on function or beauty with the Sonata!

It offers both the beauty & craftsmanship of Old World styles, as well as all the conveniences & compact portability found in a modern wheel. 5 year Manufacturer Warranty

Sonata Encore Assembly Manual (pdf)

Although it is a traveling wheel, it boasts a large 19.5” diameter when most travel wheels are less than 15 inches in diameter. The Sonata also prides itself in being the traveling wheel with the tallest orifice height on the market, ringing in at 33” at its tallest (adjustable) height.

This wheel can be unpacked easily from the highly durable, heavily padded backpack (that is INCLUDED with purchase) and ready to spin in 3 minutes or less. When the Sonata is folded for transportation, the dimensions are a compact 22” tall, 19.5” wide and 7” deep. Carrying the Sonata is almost effortless because the wheel and bag combined weight is less than 16 pounds.

These features combined with the option of adding a Jumbo Flyer kit make this a very unique traveling wheel. Jumbo Flyer kits expand the spinner range in two ways. First, the type of yarn created can vary from lace-weight to super bulky art yarn because of the larger orifice on the jumbo flyer. Subsequently, the jumbo bobbin allows spinners double capacity of the regular Kromski bobbin from over 4 oz. up to a half pound! This means longer, continual drafts for skeins with greater yardage.

Includes:

• 3 Standard Bobbins (120g/ 4oz capacity)
• Bag
• Spinning Wheel Oil
• Threading Hook
  

Sonata Encore is compatible with the Fantasia Jumbo Flyer Set or the Fantasia Jumbo Flyer Orifice

Embracing Nature: The Sonata spinning wheel is crafted from highly sustainable Alder wood. To minimize our carbon footprint and support our local community, we source our wood from local farm (up to 50km from our workshop). Alder is prized for its light tan to reddish-brown hues and uniform texture. Because we work with a natural living material, variations are a part of every piece.

Customers should anticipate that Unfinished (U) or Finished (clear lacquer) (F) products may have darker areas or flecks of deep reddish-brown. These are not flaws or weaknesses, but natural occurrences typical in wood. We believe these variations bring out the true, organic beauty of the wood, making every Kromski product unique.

Specs:

• Wheel Diameter: 50cm (19 inches)
• Orifice Circumference: 10mm (3/8 in.)
• Magnetic Head
• Standard Whorls Ratios:  5.5 & 9.5:1 and  10.5 & 15:1
• Available Whorls 4.5 & 6.5:1 and 20 & 22:1
• Jumbo Flyer available
• Sealed ball bearings at wheel hub
• Durable brass bearings on treadles
• Hushed plastic bearings in bobbins
• Single Drive with Scotch Tension
• Double Treadle
• On board Lazy Kate (2 bobbin capacity)
• Total Wheel weight: 5kg (11.5 lbs)