Drop spindle spinning

DIY Drop Spindles for Spinning Yarn

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

There’s quite a lot of technical language that you encounter when delving into the world of spinning instructions, and you’ll find yourself in an especially confusing place if you’…

Explore the variety of fibers you can spin—from wool and alpaca to flax and recycled blends.

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!

How to Drop Spindle a Rolag: This instructable shows you how to drop spindle a rolag using a top whorl spindle. It's fun, easy to do, and very relaxing.

Spinning in the Old Way: How (and Why) To Make Your Own Yarn With A High-Whorl Handspindle

How to empty a drop spindle by winding a plying ball?

When you hold a floof of fiber in your hands you can get a little overwhelmed with all the possibilities. There are so many different spinning and plying techniques to try and there's only so much time in the day. That's why I decided to share my 3 favorite go-to techniques for those days when

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It’s been great to see so many people discover the joy of spinning yarn on a drop spindle. A lot of questions come up along the way, including ones on how to deal with problems that come up. Here are some issues that new spinners run into as they work with the top-whorl drop spindle, […]

5 Drop spindle tutorials to make yourself.

drop spindle storage and display. Cool idea!

Skill of the Month: Spin Your Own Yarn via The Survival Mom -- Spinning is one of those skills that, once ubiquitous, has become something of a novelty. In the past, spinning your own yarn with a drop spindle or spinning wheel was as common as cooking dinner. Everybody used to spin. If you are alive on the earth today, you have ancestors who spun. #spinyarn #knitting #howtospinyarn #DIY #diyproject #lifeskill #homesteading #spinningyarn #yarn #crochet

An experienced spinner can make almost any spindle do the job, but for a new spinner, picking the wrong spindle can lead to discouragement. From top-whorl to Turkish, size matters.

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

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.

Spinning with a drop spindle, early middle ages.