Louet Spinning Wheels

Louet has been building spinning wheels in the Netherlands for over fifty years, and they are the rare brand using an open delta orifice on every wheel: no threading hook, no orifice-size limit, art yarn flows straight through. The S10 Classic and Concept, S17, and folding Victoria cover production, entry-level, and travel.

Louet Spinning Wheels: Built for Spinners Who Put Miles on a Wheel

If you spin for hours at a stretch, you want a wheel that just works, and that's exactly the reputation Louet spinning wheels have earned. We've been living and breathing fiber arts since 1997, and spinning is genuinely our specialty, so we recommend Louet with real confidence. The lineup reflects what the company has been known for since the 1970s: simple geometry, modular parts that swap across models, and the open delta orifice that sets every Louet spinning wheel apart from the rest of the market. These are workhorses, plain and simple, built for spinners who want reliable performance session after session.

We're family owned and operated, and we don't stock flimsy gear, only well-built wheels we'd happily spin on ourselves. Louet fits right in.

The Open Delta Orifice That Sets Louet Apart

Here's what makes a Louet special. Most spinning wheels route yarn through a small round hole in the flyer arm, which means reaching for a threading hook at every bobbin change and living with a hard size limit on what you can spin. Louet wheels use an open, delta-shaped slot instead. Bulky singles, art yarn with locks and beads, novelty plies, none of it requires a special flyer or a workaround. For spinners who love creative, textured yarns, that single design choice is a game-changer, and it's a big part of why Louet has such a devoted following.

The Louet Spinning Wheel Lineup

Part of what makes Louet so approachable is the focused, thoughtful range, so there's a wheel for every kind of spinner. Here's a tour of the lineup we carry:

  • The S10 Classic and S10 Concept are the production wheels, built around the bobbin-lead Irish tension Louet is famous for, with the Scotch tension Concept option adding finer control.
  • The S17 is the entry-tier wheel and a common, well-loved first-wheel choice.
  • The Victoria folds for travel without giving up the open orifice or the sturdy build.

Whether you're after a Louet S10 spinning wheel for production spinning, an S17 to learn on, or the folding Louet Victoria S95 spinning wheel for the road, we're glad to help you find the right fit. If you're weighing your options across brands, it's worth comparing Louet against our Ashford spinning wheels and Schacht spinning wheels to find the feel and price that suit you best.

Louet Parts, Repair, and Longevity

One of the smartest reasons to buy a Louet is how well the system holds up over decades. Louet parts cross-reference across the line, so one bobbin order or drive band can serve several wheels in one studio, and most parts are still being made for wheels sold thirty years ago. Paradise Fibers stocks Louet bobbins, drive bands, footman connectors, tension cords, and replacement parts, and our in-house wheel repair shop in Spokane handles Louet repairs when a simple part swap won't cut it. A few reasons spinners buy their Louet from us:

  • Deep parts support, so your wheel keeps spinning for generations.
  • In-house repair expertise, since we build our own wheels and know these machines well.
  • Family owned and operated, not bought up by a private equity firm like so many of our competitors have been lately.
  • Fast same-day shipping on most orders, with free shipping when you spend $99 or more.

Every purchase also helps us support local farms and Freddy's Dog Rescue, so a little extra good rides along with your order.

Shop Louet Spinning Wheels Online or Visit Us in Spokane

Our shop lives in a restored historic bakery in Spokane, four floors and 27,500 square feet of fiber heaven, with wheels you can try right on site and an in-house repair bench. Come spin a few yards and feel the open orifice for yourself, or shop the full range of Louet spinning wheels for sale online from anywhere. We ship worldwide, and our friendly crew is just a chat bubble away whenever you have a question.

Frequently Asked Questions

The open delta orifice is Louet's signature design, replacing the small round hole most wheels use with an open, delta-shaped slot that the yarn simply drops into. This matters because it removes the need for a threading hook at every bobbin change and lifts the size limit on what you can spin, so bulky singles, art yarns with beads and locks, and novelty plies all pass through without a special flyer. For spinners who love textured and creative yarns, it makes the whole process dramatically easier.

The S17 is Louet's entry-tier wheel and a very common first-wheel choice, since it offers the brand's dependable build and open orifice in an approachable, affordable package. If portability matters to you, the folding Victoria is another beginner-friendly option that's easy to store and travel with. Because the best first wheel depends on your budget and how you'll use it, we're always happy to talk through the options and help you choose with confidence.

Both are Louet's production wheels built for serious spinning, but they differ in their tensioning system, since the S10 Classic uses the bobbin-lead Irish tension Louet is famous for, while the S10 Concept offers Scotch tension for finer control. Irish tension excels at drawing on bulkier yarns with ease, whereas Scotch tension gives more delicate adjustment for fine spinning. The right pick depends on the kind of yarn you spin most, and we're glad to help you decide.

Yes, and this is one of Louet's real strengths, since most parts are still being made even for wheels sold thirty years ago, and components cross-reference across the line. That means a bobbin, drive band, footman connector, or tension cord you order can often serve multiple wheels, and older wheels can be kept running rather than retired. We stock a range of Louet parts, and our in-house repair shop can help with anything a simple swap won't fix.

Absolutely, and it's one of the things spinners love most about them, since the open delta orifice easily accommodates bulky singles, textured art yarns, and novelty plies that would jam or require a special flyer on other wheels. Combined with the option of Irish tension for drawing on thick yarn, Louet wheels are a favorite among art yarn spinners. If creative, chunky, and experimental yarns are your thing, a Louet is well worth considering.