Majacraft Little Gem Spinning Wheel
Majacraft Little Gem Spinning Wheel
SKU: SKU: MAJA-LIL-GEM
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The Little Gem is the Majacraft folding wheel designed for using while travelling. It is especially useful for those who need to transport their spinning wheel, but has the smoothness and capacity to cater for all types of spinning.
At the beginning of 2020, we refined the design of the Little Gem to make it better than ever! Changes cover quality of life improvements like the stem lock nut on the front of the wheel instead of the side for easy access, to aesthetic improvements such as the new pedal shape, and functional improvements in the stem brace and crank arrangement to give a more rigid and positive spinning experience.
The Little Gem comes with three bobbins and a custom made shoulder bag in Majacraft green. We also include a Travel Kate so plying is a breeze while you are out and about.
The Little Gem is very suitable for use on vacation or away from home as it can be folded flat and transported in the special carry bag made for this wheel. The bag has an easy to use carry handle as well as a shoulder strap.
While the Little Gem is both compact and light (approximately 5kg/12lbs – this can vary with the wood), it easily handles spinning and plying any kind of fibre, wool, mohair, silk and so on. The Little Gem is a full height wheel with attractive and unique design.
Some of the features of the Little Gem are:
- double treadle
- comes with three (3) plastic bobbins
- quick change flyer
- no oiling sealed bearings
- sliding flyer hook
- sensitive scotch tension
- NZ rimu construction
- laminated bamboo drive while that has plenty of inertia and looks great
- compact and light
- extremely portable
- has special Majacraft cast hinges
- spins like a full-sized wheel with an easy rolling treadle action
- compatible with all Majacraft bobbins and flyers (except the giant Overdrive)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Most orders ship within 24 hours from our Spokane, WA shop (Monday–Friday). You’ll receive tracking as soon as your order is on the way!
Many of our products are beginner-friendly, and we make this clear in the product description.
You can also explore our kits and bundles, they include everything you need to get started with confidence.
Each fiber has its own feel and function. Merino is super soft and great for next-to-skin wear. BFL (Bluefaced Leicester) is strong, with a lovely luster. Need help deciding? Reach out! We’re happy to help.
For Yarn, check your pattern's yardage requirements. A standard pair of socks usually takes 100g of fingering weight, while a hat takes about 100g of worsted.For Spinning Fiber, a standard 4oz braid will generally make a pair of socks or a hat. For larger garments like sweaters, you will likely need 1.5 to 2 lbs of fiber.Still unsure? Send us your project details! We are happy to do the math for you to ensure you don't run short.
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We offer 30-day easy returns on most unused products. If something arrives damaged or missing, we’ll make it right. Just contact our support team.
Yes! Our project kits and beginner bundles include hand-picked materials, tools, and instructions — so you can dive in without the guesswork.