Showing posts with label Hitch Hiker Spinning Wheels. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hitch Hiker Spinning Wheels. Show all posts

Sunday, June 8, 2008

The Hitch Hiker













Hey have you seen the Hitch Hiker spinning wheel? These cute, portable wheels are made by Merlin Tree in Vermont. Really great price for a really portable wheel. Susan also has bags available to carry them and other equipment around.



  • The Hitch Hiker is a friction drive - no drive band
  • single treadle - left or right3 bobbins and on-board lazy kate (bobbins are Ashford SD compatible)14" wheel floor to orifice - 17-1/8" - flyer is at a 45 degree angle upward

  • orifice diameter - 3/8".Standard flyer holds 4 oz bobbin optional jumbo flyer holds 10 oz bobbin

  • Standard ratios of 7:1, 9:1 and 13:119-3/4" height - airline carry-on compatible

  • 9.3 pounds

  • Hitch Hiker basic- $269


Here is another darling lamb photo!