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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. How To Spin Wool, How To Spin Wool Into Yarn, Spinning Yarn Drop Spindle, Drop Spinning, Spinning Yarn Fiber, Spindle Spinning, Spinning Wool, Drop Spindle, Spinning Wheels

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…

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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!

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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. ☺️😘

Happy spinning everyone! 🧶💋

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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…

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When you unite the spindle stick and removable whorl, you'll have to ponder where the whorl will fit best. Many spindle sticks have their tapered ends at the bottom. This is where the whorl will slide on. I suggest using a tiny hair rubber band to fix below the whorl to 'encourage' the whorl to stay in place. Whorls with tapered holes should be firmly jammed onto the bottom taper, but can still loosen in spinning mode. When they loosen they act rather like a curved ball, spinning out in a…

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