Diy drop spindle

Using a drop spindle is a fun way to get started in the wide, wide world of hand spinning wool. The drop spindle is inexpensive to buy and an easy DIY project. We just finished a weekend at the Heart of New Mexico Fiber Gathering where I was able to demonstrate spindle spinning and visit with many people who are trying to learn how to spin yarn. These tips are my best advice for a beginning spindler. Don't feel frustrated until you've tried them all! 1. Watch someone spin with a drop…

There are many benefits of spinning yarn with a drop spindle. We will discuss how to use a drop spindle, so if you are brand new, this article is for you!

Make an easy drop spindle for less than two dollars.

Spindle whorls have been used since ancient times to hand spin yarn. Here's how to make easy DIY spindle whorls out of polymer clay.

Drop spindles are a handy way to keep your hands busy, and an inexpensive (and portable) way to produce homemade yarn. They're perfect for relaxing with family or spending quality evenings by the fire in

Before I started spinning on my first spinning wheel, I learned how to spin on a drop spindle. With this guide, I will explain drop spindle spinning for complete beginners. You will learn everything you need to know from attaching the fiber, to finishing your yarn!

Wanting to spin but not sure on the investment? Today we are going to make a drop spindle using things found around the house. It's easier than you think!

I love using yarn. If a craft has yarn in the materials list, you can count me in! One of the best things about yarn is that it’s so fun to make your own. I’ve only begun to learn about spinning my own yarn to use in my weaving - but the best place to start is with a simple drop spindle.

Low-whorl drop spindles often have a simple, straight shaft without a hook to secure the yarn.

Learn how to make your own drop spindle from a Tunisian crochet hook and oven bake clay with this photo tutorial from Banana Moon Studio!