Black Whorl Ratios

More ratios are now available on SpinOlution Wheels!

Pollywog
- 4 oz 6 ratios coming soon
- 12 oz: 6 ratios from 14:1 to 2.5:1
Monarch
- 4A oz coming soon
- 8 oz: 6 ratios coming soon
- 16 oz: 6 ratios coming soon
- 32 oz: 6 ratios coming soon
Bullfrog
- 16 oz 6 ratios from 20:1 to 3.5:1
King Bee
- 12 ratios (coming soon)
Queen Bee
- 12 ratios from 45:1 to 3.5:1
Worker Bee:
- 12 ratios (coming soon)
Hopper
- 8 oz: 6 ratios coming soon
- 16 oz: 6 ratios coming soon
- 32 oz: 6 ratios coming soon
Echo: Coming Soon
- 4A oz 25 ratios from 58:1 to 2.2:1
- 8 oz: 6 ratios coming soon
- 16 oz: 6 ratios coming soon
- 32 oz: 6 ratios c

What is a whorl?

Attached to the back of the SpinOlution flyer, the whorl is connected to the drive wheel by a drive band. By changing where the drive band is placed on the whorl, a spinner can adjust the spinning ratio, which determines how many times the spindle or flyer rotates with each turn of the drive wheel. Smaller whorls result in faster spindle rotation, ideal for spinning finer yarns, while larger whorls slow the rotation, making them suitable for thicker yarns. The choice of whorl directly influences the twist and quality of the yarn produced.

What is a ratio?

A spinning ratio refers to the relationship between the amount of twist inserted into a yarn and the amount of fiber delivered during the spinning process. It is typically expressed as the number of twists per unit length of yarn and plays a crucial role in determining the yarn's strength, elasticity, and texture. In practical terms, a higher spinning ratio means more twist is added, which generally results in a stronger and finer yarn, while a lower spinning ratio can produce a softer, bulkier yarn. The optimal spinning ratio depends on the type of fiber, the intended use of the yarn, and the desired fabric characteristics.