u/Athena_HJP

☎️Tester Call ☎️

I am looking for crocheters to test out my most recent crochet pattern… ‘The Sylvara Skirt’

It is a gorgeous, layered pixie skirt with detailed lace! It is a made to measure piece with an adjustable waist so it is proudly size inclusive! This skirt really gives me woodland fairy vibes and I’m so excited to share it all with you!

Details are as follows:

- Tester call end date: 17th May 2026
- Testing period: 18th May - 15th June 2026
- Pattern release date: 18th June 2026

Materials used:
Rowan sock yarn - 170g
Stylecraft naturals bamboo/cotton - 160g
3.5/4mm hooks

Link will be below!

I already have another post however it wouldn’t let me add photos or videos in the comments.

I’ve figured out I needed thread around twice, had that on and thought ‘let’s go, fixed the issue’ but now my thread keeps falling off every time I spin it, I’ve tightened it but then when I tighten it the maidens and bobbin area is all loose. I’ve looked for screws to tighten it but i can’t find any, also the leather bits holding the bobbin in place keeps coming up and out making the bobbin fall out when I do it tighter like I’ve been told too.

Attached 2 videos, I know the second one isn’t me treadling properly as it’s hard to video at the same time but the same thing happens except it turns a good few times then falls off

I got a saxony wheel in December and only just tried to have a go.. the yarn isn’t wrapping around the bobbin and just keeps coiling up.

I’ve tried releasing tension through the wheel itself and as I’m doing it, I’ve tried letting the wheel just pull the starting yarn through but it’s just not coming through… when it arrived it only came with 1 string but I’m starting to think that it needs 2?

My partner also already added some oil onto the bobbin too as it said online it could be that, I’ve tried everything I’ve seen online but seems like it’s not working :)

Any help would be greatly appreciated ❤️