Spinning wool into yarn

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

New to spinning yarn? There are various factors that will help to achieve a consistent handspun yarn, which we will discuss today.

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!

Spinning your own yarn is a time-honored skill and also one that is enjoyable and practical. Here's how to get started.

Robin on Instagram: "“Each one, teach one”. 🫶🏻🧶😘 So maybe you’ve been watching a bunch of spinning videos and think to yourself 🧐, I’d really like to try that. Well what are you waiting for? If the Turkish spindle seems a little intimidating with all the … over 1 under 2 winding… then start with a simple drop spindle. 🧶 Here I will show you how to start without having to use a leader. However, if a leader makes it easier for you to get started, why of course use the leader…

How to spin your own yarn in the Fleece to Fabric Class! Join the waitlist to be notified when enrollment is open. Learn how to take a sheep's fleece and turn it into yarn in this helpful knitting course. Visit for easy knitting beginner tips. Learn the art of spinning yarn, knitting and hand dyeing. Exclusive knitting free patterns, spinning wool tutorials, crafts, yarn projects, fiber art and DIY ideas.

Some easy and practical scrap yarn projects to make with leftover yarn. Includes scrap yarn knit & crochet patterns and kids yarn craft ideas

Annika 🌸 hand spun wool🐑 on Instagram: "A little beginner friendly tutorial in scrap yarn carding, I really hope is was useful! Happy scrap yarn spinning 🥰🧵🙌 #yarn #handspinner #handspun #scrapyarn #scrap #crochet #knitting #garn #handcarding #artyarn"

5 Drop spindle tutorials to make yourself.