Knitting Dragonflies

When I made the decision to buy a Kick spindle I could find very little info on it, anywhere. Below is what I gathered, bought and my experience with mine. I could only find two being marketed, since I purchased mine I have found a third. Below is my views on the Kick spindle I purchased (Little Meggie from Heavenly Handspinning), and some info on all of the other Kick Spindles that I could locate. Links and costs are included. Review: Things I like about my Kick Spindle. 1. Long spin time, I like the addition of the ball bearing. 2. Leaves both hands free to draft 3. It's my "wheel" 4. I like using my foot, I am moving around and don't get stiff from one position. It's a very "active" type, rhythmic motion. 5. You can actually stand and use it also. 6. Great price point. 7. I have never spun on a wheel and when I sat down at one the first time, I could actually spin (some) I think this action of foot/hand coordination helped. 8.

I bought a kick spindle from Ford4Him's Etsy Shop . I have been lusting after a spinning wheel. But my budget says no, so while looking around and shopping I found this on Etsy, after reading about kick spindles or Mother Marion "spinning wheel" I became interested. below is taken from seller's Etsy shop, he also has a website. __________________________________________________________________________ Mother Marion's Spinning Wheel aka Kick Spindle/Kick Wheel This spindle/wheel is also called Mother Marion's Magnificent Spinning Machine. This type of wheel was developed in 1981 and named after the inventor's mother-in-law. Heavenly Handspinning has updated this wonderful device, which works similarly to a drop spindle, but will allow you to sit or stand while spinning, freeing both hands for working with the roving. The wheel is turned with your foot or hand (depending on whether it's placed on the floor or a table) and spinning occu