Drop spindle spinning

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…

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!

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!

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’…

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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…

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.

Robin on Instagram: "👋🏻 good morning friends! Let’s have another mini drop spindle lesson, shall we? 🧶 These little sessions are meant to help the beginner get your brain wrapped around what’s happening with your hands. If you’re new to drop spindle spinning, take the pressure off yourself with suspending your spindle. There’s a lot happening and taking one thing out of the equation helps. Start out with the “park and draft” method first. Once your brain and muscle memory join…

Have you started trying to spin yarn on a drop spindle and just need some pointers? This blog post and video will get you going in the right direction fast!

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