{"product_id":"kromski-polonaise-spinnrad","title":"Kromski Polonaise Spinning Wheel","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA spinning wheel that tells its own story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome spinning wheels just work. Others create an atmosphere in the room. The \u003cstrong\u003eKromski Polonaise\u003c\/strong\u003e belongs to the second category. Its design draws on the spinning wheels historically crafted in the Baltic regions of Poland and the Scandinavian peninsula — large, sturdy wheels passed down through generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Polonaise is the largest single-treadle spinning wheel from Kromski. With a 60 cm drive wheel running on pin-and-bushing bearings, the treadle feels so light that your hands can give their full attention to the yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes the Polonaise special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e24-inch (60 cm) drive wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e is more than aesthetics. The pin-and-bushing bearings provide an almost frictionless spin. The whorl ratios of \u003cstrong\u003e8, 12, 16 and 20:1\u003c\/strong\u003e cover a wide range — from slowly building a thick Lopi yarn to spinning fine laceweight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ewooden adjustment and tension screws\u003c\/strong\u003e can be calibrated so precisely that you can align the wheel angle and flyer position exactly to your posture. The Polonaise can be run in \u003cstrong\u003edouble drive\u003c\/strong\u003e or as \u003cstrong\u003esingle drive with Scotch Tension\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe wood: alder from sustainable forestry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKromski crafts the Polonaise from \u003cstrong\u003esustainably grown alder\u003c\/strong\u003e from a local forest, no more than 50 kilometres from the workshop. In the \u003cstrong\u003eWalnut\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eMahogany\u003c\/strong\u003e finishes you get a deeply pigmented surface; \u003cstrong\u003eLacquered\u003c\/strong\u003e is protectively treated and light; \u003cstrong\u003eUnfinished\u003c\/strong\u003e can be treated to your own taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVertical Lazy Kate for 3 bobbins (separate, tensioned)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 bobbins (120 g capacity each)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreading hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpinning oil (for metal parts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast whorl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDrive wheel\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e60 cm (24 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOrifice\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e10 mm (3\/8 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eWhorl ratios\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e8 · 12 · 16 · 20 : 1\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDrive type\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDouble drive or single drive + Scotch Tension\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eTreadle\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSingle treadle\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAlder wood\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBobbin capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e120 g\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions about the Kromski Polonaise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Polonaise suitable for beginners?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Polonaise is a fully featured spinning wheel for all experience levels — but it really shines once you've done a bit of spinning and know what you value in a wheel. Complete beginners can absolutely learn on it; we'd recommend starting with an introductory conversation with us. Alternatively, the \u003cstrong\u003eFantasia\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003ePrelude\u003c\/strong\u003e is often a gentler entry point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the Polonaise and the Symphony?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth have a 60 cm drive wheel, but the Symphony is a classic saxony wheel with an angled bench and double treadle, whereas the Polonaise has an upright, compact frame with a \u003cstrong\u003esingle treadle\u003c\/strong\u003e and Nordic styling. The Polonaise is narrower and works well in smaller spaces; the Symphony takes up more width and has a different spinning rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat fibre types can I spin on the Polonaise?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractically anything: the four whorls (8–20:1) cover the full range from chunky knitting yarns (bulky, Lopi-style) to fine laceweight. For very bulky art yarns or corespun projects, the optional \u003cstrong\u003eJumbo Flyer Set\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended. Wool, silk, cotton, linen, plant fibres — the wheel handles it all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I switch between double drive and Scotch Tension?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, without tools and in under a minute. You simply re-route the drive cord accordingly. Double drive gives more twist per treadle; Scotch Tension (single drive) responds more sensitively to uptake — many spinners switch depending on the yarn and mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat spare parts and accessories are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Polonaise ecosystem is extensive: additional \u003cstrong\u003ebobbins\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ewhorls\u003c\/strong\u003e in different speeds (Standard Slow, Standard Fast, Extra Fast, Jumbo), a \u003cstrong\u003eJumbo Flyer Set\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003epoly and hemp drive bands\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ebrake band set\u003c\/strong\u003e and more. 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