SpinOlution Hopper Spinning Wheels

Details

The Hopper is SpinOlution's original art yarn wheel, built with the lowest bottom ratio in the line for spinning thick, expressive yarns. Grab on to the built-in handle to carry it locally; it's too wide to fit as airline carry-on luggage. With it's multiple flyer options, spin your favorite fibers into a work of art. This unique wheel has state of the art SpinOlution engineering, with multiple speeds, for a smooth spinning experience.

One of our favorite features of the SpinOlution wheel collection is the Magnetic Hook Orifice & Bobbins. Set-up is easy & you'll be spinning in no time with your Hopper!

Now ships with the 2026 birch-tone 3D-printed PETG whorl. Same ratios as the 2023 to 2025 black PETG whorl, with an updated finish for visual cohesion across the wheel.

The open hook orifice allows you to spin bulky, ply creative, or add embellishments. A tube orifice accessory is also available to add to any flyer head if you prefer spinning with a closed orifice.

INCLUDED (Wheel & Flyer models):

• Hopper Wheel
• Three Bobbins (bobbin size will vary per wheel style)
• Flyer (size will vary per wheel style)
• Two Drive Bands (a thin head-to-flywheel band and a thick rear band)

The Complete Wheel Packages below include two flyer heads and six bobbins (three per flyer), plus a Lazy Kate.

Complete Wheel Packages:

• TRADITIONAL YARN PACKAGE
• 8oz Flyer Head
• 16oz Flyer Head
• Three 8oz Bobbins
• Three 16oz Bobbins
• Tube & Hook Orifice Bars
• Skein Winder
• Lazy Kate

• BULKY YARN PACKAGE
• 8oz Flyer Head
• 32oz Flyer Head
• Three 8oz Bobbins
• Three 32oz Bobbins
• Tube & Hook Orifice Bars
• Skein Winder
• Lazy Kate

• ART YARN PACKAGE
• 16oz Flyer Head
• 32oz Flyer Head
• Three 16oz Bobbins
• Three 32oz Bobbins
• Tube & Hook Orifice Bars
• Skein Winder
• Lazy Kate

Features:

• Spin Fine to Bulky
• Open Hook Orifice
• Magnetic Bobbins
• Easy Uptake Tension Knob
• Easy Drive Band Changes
• Quiet Operation
• Ergonomic Design
• Small Footprint
• Stationary Floor Grips
• Heavy Duty Construction
• Warp Resistant Wood
• Made in the USA

Wheel Details:

• Flyer Guides: Pegs
• Flyer Options: 8 oz, 16 oz & 32 oz
• Kate: Not included with the Wheel & Flyer models; the Complete Wheel Packages include a Lazy Kate
• Weight: 13 pounds
• Height: 20.5 inches
• Orifice Height: 21 inches
• Width: 16 inches open, 7.5 inches closed
• Length: 18.5 inches (at the treadle)
• Wood: Baltic Birch
• Finish: Lacquered

Ratios

The Hopper is a two stage drive, so each flyer has a low set and a high set of four, selected by the thick rear band. The 8 oz runs 1:1.5 to 1:4.5 low and 1:6 to 1:15 high; the 16 oz runs 1:2 to 1:8 low and 1:4 to 1:18 high; the 32 oz runs 1:1 to 1:3 low and 1:5 to 1:11 high. The three flyer sizes do not share a set.

The sets overlap. On the 16 oz the fastest low position (1:8) is quicker than the slowest high position (1:4), so position order is not speed order. SpinOlution's Hopper ratio guide carries no date or whorl label, and their 2018 summary lists the Hopper as not a Golden Whorl wheel, so treat these as the figures for that era.

Older Hopper, or want every generation? Full ratio tables by whorl generation.