2026 Ratios

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Pollywog

6 ratios from 2.5:1 to 14:1

Echo

4 oz flyer has 6 ratios from 2.5:1 to 19:1

4A oz flyer has 18 ratios from 2.5:1 to 58:1

8 oz flyer has 6 ratios from 2.5:1 to 18:1

16 oz flyer has 6 ratios from 2:1 to 13:1

32 oz flyer has 6 ratios from 2:1 to 13:1

Monarch

4A oz flyer has 18 ratios from 2:1 to 73:1

8 oz flyer has 6 ratios from 2:1 to 45:1

16 oz flyer has 6 ratios from 2:1 to 24:1

32 oz flyer has 6 ratios from 2:1 to 24:1

Bullfrog

6 ratios from 3.5:1 to 20:1

King Bee

12 ratios from 3.5:1 to 35:1

Queen Bee

12 ratios from 3.5:1 to 45:1

Worker Bee

12 ratios from 3.5:1 to 25:1

Hopper

12 ratios from 1.5:1 to 15:1

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.