Drop spindle spinning

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!

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!

After spinning yarn on a drop spindle, it is time to ply and finish the % yarn. I will show you how I ply my yarn and get it ready for a project.

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’…

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…

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

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.

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

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!