Lazy Kate

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In spinning, a lazy kate is a device used to hold one or more spools or bobbins in place while the yarn on them is manipulated. Typically, a lazy kate consists of multiple rods and come with bobbins that fit onto them. They may also have a band that loops over all the bobbins to make sure that the spools spin at an equal rate; called a tensioned lazy kate. A lazy kate is particularly useful when plying yarn. Some spinning wheels have built-in lazy kates.

While a wooden lazy kate such as the one pictured is much sturdier, the same effect can be acieved with a cardboard box and some sort of dowels.

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• Building a homemade lazy kate - Detailed instructions on making your own kate using easily-found material.