How to spin yarn by hand

Excited to embark your spinning adventures, but not sure where to start? This post has everything you need to know when learning how to spin yarn.

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!

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!

This is a list of my 5 favorite how to spin yarn books for beginners. If you are building a library of spinning books, here they are!

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"

Happy Melodie on Instagram: "Spinning Peach Lemonade vegan art yarn 🧡 1 skein is currently available in my shop! 🙌 #happymelodie #veganartist #fibreartist #creativeprocess #artisticprocess #artinprogress #craftastherapy #artstudio #crafting #makersmovement #craftsposure #makersgonnamake #makingyarn #handspun #handspunartyarn #handspunyarn #fibers #yarndrop #yarnshop #yarnforweavers #yarnforweaving #artyarnforweaving #drumcarder #drumcardedbatts #wemakeyarn #oddlysatisfying #processvideo…

Can't decide what spinning/plying techniques to use for that special floof of fiber? Check out our 3 faves: center pull 2-ply, chain ply, and fractal! Learn more about each one and see the difference it makes in the resulting yarn. Any of these techniques can be done with a hand spindle, an e spinner, or a spinning wheel. #spinningyarn #handspunyarn

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

Despite years of hints to my husband, I still don’t own a yarn swift and winder, so I thought I’d share my favorite technique for how to wind a yarn ball by hand! All you need is an empty paper towel roll, scissors, and a lovely skein of yarn. I’m winding this buttery soft Mamacha...Read the Post

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…