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Low-whorl drop spindles often have a simple, straight shaft without a hook to secure the yarn. Drop Spindle, Hand Spinning, How To Memorize Things, Simple, Spinning, Spinning Yarn

How To Memorize Things

(Half) Hitch in Your Drop Spindle Technique? Try Two Methods

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

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Learn what to do when your top-whorl spindle wobbles. Drop Spindle, Hand Spinning, Fiber, Top, Spinning, Low Fiber Foods, Crop Shirt, Shirts, Spinning Yarn

Low Fiber Foods

Help, My Spindle Wobbles!

Learn what to do when your top-whorl spindle wobbles.

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Flash Your Stash: Spindles! How do you store all of your spindles and tools? Jeannine Glaves found a system that allows her to keep all of her spindles and tools in one handy place. Putting Me Together, Care Pack, Drop Spindle, Ornament Hooks, Bottle Box, Hand Spinning, Storage Spaces, Tools, Store

Putting Me Together

Flash Your Stash: Spindles!

Flash Your Stash: Spindles! How do you store all of your spindles and tools? Jeannine Glaves found a system that allows her to keep all of her spindles and tools in one handy place.

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The Weighty Matter of Turkish Spindles 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. Crafts For Kids, Diy Crafts, Drop Spindle, Thick Yarn, Turkish Fashion, Hand Spinning, Fiber Art, Knitted Hats, Knit Crochet

Crafts For Kids

Turkish Fashion

The Weighty Matter of Turkish Spindles

The Weighty Matter of Turkish Spindles 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.

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Want to avoid changing the twist in your yarn? Turn the spindle to wind on. Spinning Yarn, Hand Spinning, Drop Spindle, Neat And Tidy, Toilet Paper, Building, Tips, Crafting, Spinning

Winding Well: 5 Tips for Building Your Spindle's Cop

Want to avoid changing the twist in your yarn? Turn the spindle to wind on.

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Winding Well: 5 Tips for Building Your Spindle's Cop Andrea's helpful suggestions for winding-on a cop are based on her years of research and experience Spinning Yarn, Hand Spinning, Spinning Wheels, Disney Secrets, Drop Spindle, Spin Out, Be Kind To Yourself, Yarn Crafts, Candy Cane

Spinning Wheels

Be Kind To Yourself

Winding Well: 5 Tips for Building Your Spindle's Cop

Winding Well: 5 Tips for Building Your Spindle's Cop Andrea's helpful suggestions for winding-on a cop are based on her years of research and experience

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Spindle Hook Alignment Does your spindle seem out of balance? It might be your hook. Follow these simple steps for wobble-free spinning. Cup Hooks, Drop Spindle, Dinner Bell, Hand Spinning, Textile Art, Fiber, Crafting, Simple, Spinning

Spindle Hook Alignment

Spindle Hook Alignment Does your spindle seem out of balance? It might be your hook. Follow these simple steps for wobble-free spinning.

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Elizabeth used a lazy kate to tension her energized yarn. I Am Store, Drop Spindle, Kilt Pin, Bind Off, Hand Spinning, Knitting Needles, Fiber Art, Cowl, Stitch Patterns

Knitting Needles

Stitch Patterns

Small-Project Spinalong: My Energized-Singles Cowl

Elizabeth used a lazy kate to tension her energized yarn.

Spring Cleaning: Round Up Your Fiber Tools Drop Spindle, Plastic Bins, Tidy Up, Wall Brackets, Hand Spinning, Wall Spaces, Display Shelves, Spring Cleaning, Crafting

Display Shelves

Spring Cleaning

Spring Cleaning: Round Up Your Fiber Tools

Spring Cleaning: Round Up Your Fiber Tools

Learning to use a tahkli spindle can feel like patting your head and rubbing your tummy at first, but practice can set you on the right path. Here are a few more tips to help troubleshoot your tahkli spindle practice using cotton sliver. Spinning Wool, Spinning Wheels, Hand Spinning, Diy And Crafts, Crafts For Kids, Drop Spindle, Hardanger Embroidery, Fabric Art, Knitting Patterns Free

Spinning Wheels

Crafts For Kids

Hardanger Embroidery

Knitting Patterns Free

Learning to use a tahkli spindle can feel like patting your head and rubbing your tummy at first, but practice can set you on the right path. Here are a few more tips to help troubleshoot your tahkli spindle practice using cotton sliver.

I think the most fascinating part of a spindle is the whorl. It’s what drew me to drop spindle spinning in the first place. I turned to Abby Franquemont‘s Respect the Spindle and specifically the chapter “Know About Spindles” to learn more. Here’s what Abby had to say about choosing a low or high whorl when choosing a spindle. Spinning Wool, Hand Spinning, Yarn Spinner, Spin Me Right Round, Energy Saving Tips, Drop Spindle, Crafts For Seniors, Hardanger Embroidery, Needle Felting

Spin Me Right Round

Energy Saving Tips

Crafts For Seniors

Hardanger Embroidery

High or Low Whorl? Selecting a Spindle

I think the most fascinating part of a spindle is the whorl. It’s what drew me to drop spindle spinning in the first place. I turned to Abby Franquemont‘s Respect the Spindle and specifically the chapter “Know About Spindles” to learn more. Here’s what Abby had to say about choosing a low or high whorl when choosing a spindle.

Here are basic drop spindle spinning instructions to help you choose a beginning drop spindle and get started making yarn! Spinning Wool, Hand Spinning, Spinning Wheels, Drop Spindle, Techniques Couture, Yarn Thread, Passementerie, Tear, Loom Weaving

Spinning Wheels

Techniques Couture

Drop Spindle Spinning

Here are basic drop spindle spinning instructions to help you choose a beginning drop spindle and get started making yarn!

Spinners know that spindles are addictive. Before you know it, you’re a collector seeking out special spindles with a unique history and purpose, such as the Scottish spindle or dealgan (pronounced jal-a-gen), which lacks a whorl. The traditional Scottish spindle was designed with spinning on-the-go in mind. Spinning Wool, Hand Spinning, Weaving Yarn, Tapestry Weaving, Spin Me Right Round, Drop Spindle, Recycled Yarn, Weaving Techniques, Loom Knitting

Tapestry Weaving

Spin Me Right Round

Weaving Techniques

A Whorl-less Wonder: The Traditional Scottish Spindle

Spinners know that spindles are addictive. Before you know it, you’re a collector seeking out special spindles with a unique history and purpose, such as the Scottish spindle or dealgan (pronounced jal-a-gen), which lacks a whorl. The traditional Scottish spindle was designed with spinning on-the-go in mind.

You need to try spinning on a Scottish spindle! Here's how it's done, step-by-step! Spinning Wool, Hand Spinning, Spinning Wheels, Medieval Crafts, Tapestry Weaving, Weaving Looms, Weaving Art, Peg Loom, Drop Spindle

Spinning Wheels

Medieval Crafts

Tapestry Weaving

Try Spinning on a Scottish Spindle

You need to try spinning on a Scottish spindle! Here's how it's done, step-by-step!

This is the ultimate guide to choosing and using drop spindles for all of your #spinning needs! #dropspindle Spinning Wool, Hand Spinning, Spinning Wheels, Drop Spindle, Loom Weaving, Tapestry Weaving, Tablet Weaving, Yarn Thread, Yarn Bombing

Spinning Wheels

Tapestry Weaving

Drop Spindle Spinning

This is the ultimate guide to choosing and using drop spindles for all of your #spinning needs! #dropspindle

Perfect for getting a new spinner started, this DIY drop spindle is very easy to make. Get the instructions here! Spinning Yarn, Hand Spinning, Crafts To Do, Yarn Crafts, Drop Spindle, Weaving Yarn, Weaving Techniques, Diy Crochet, Place Card Holders

Weaving Techniques

Place Card Holders

How to Make a Drop Spindle: Part 2

Perfect for getting a new spinner started, this DIY drop spindle is very easy to make. Get the instructions here!

Learn how to align your drop spindle for wobble-free spinning! Tips from Tom Golding of Golding Fiber Tools. Spinning Wool, Hand Spinning, Spinning Wheels, Bead Loom Patterns, Weaving Patterns, Knitting Patterns, Spin Me Right Round, Drop Spindle, Knit Basket

Spinning Wheels

Bead Loom Patterns

Weaving Patterns

Knitting Patterns

Spin Me Right Round

Tool Tuesday: Spindles!

Learn how to align your drop spindle for wobble-free spinning! Tips from Tom Golding of Golding Fiber Tools.

Learn how to make a drop spindle with this easy DIY. Perfect for teaching new spinners, this drop spindle is easy, portable, and inexpensive. Diy Spinning Wheel, Spinning Wool, Hand Spinning, Spinning Wheels, Yarn Crafts, Diy And Crafts, Quilled Paper Art, Drop Spindle, Newspaper Crafts

Diy Spinning Wheel

Spinning Wheels

Quilled Paper Art

Newspaper Crafts

How to Make a Drop Spindle

Learn how to make a drop spindle with this easy DIY. Perfect for teaching new spinners, this drop spindle is easy, portable, and inexpensive.

Ultimate guide to choosing and using drop spindles for all of your spinning needs. #dropspindles #spinning #yarn Spinning Wool, Hand Spinning, Spinning Wheels, Drop Spindle, Yarn Crafts, Diy Crafts, Fabric Art, Crochet Yarn, Wool Yarn

Spinning Wheels

Ultimate guide to choosing and using drop spindles for all of your spinning needs. #dropspindles #spinning #yarn

Abby Franquemont shares her favorite tips and tricks for the Turkish spindle in this free video! If you're wanting a portable spindle to spin yarn on the go, the Turkish spindle is a great solution. Spinning Wool, Hand Spinning, Spinning Wheels, Spin Me Right Round, Drop Spindle, Spin Class, Fabric Yarn, Yarn Projects, Lana

Spinning Wheels

Spin Me Right Round

Abby Franquemont shares her favorite tips and tricks for the Turkish spindle in this free video! If you're wanting a portable spindle to spin yarn on the go, the Turkish spindle is a great solution.

Warm hued fiber and your very own drop spindle are all you need to get started drop spindle spinning! Drop Spindle, Spring Sign, Colorful Socks, Hand Spinning, Knitting Patterns, Fiber, Kit, Warm, Learning

Knitting Patterns

Shop | Interweave

Warm hued fiber and your very own drop spindle are all you need to get started drop spindle spinning!

Have some fun with drop spindles! This kit includes everything you need to get started: your very own drop spindle plus some fun fiber in cool colors. Drop Spindle, Have Some Fun, Hand Spinning, Beading Patterns, Fiber, Kit, Learning, Colors, Crafts

Beading Patterns

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Have some fun with drop spindles! This kit includes everything you need to get started: your very own drop spindle plus some fun fiber in cool colors.

All about antique spindles and whorls. Drop Spindle, Hand Spinning, Place Card Holders, Antiques, Spinning, Beautiful Things, Nice Asses, Antiquities, Antique

Place Card Holders

Beautiful Things

Shop | Interweave

All about antique spindles and whorls.

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Spinning Forth - A Kate for charkha spindles Spinning Wool, Hand Spinning, Spinning Wheels, Spin Me Right Round, Drop Spindle, Yarn Bombing, Hand Dyed Yarn, Fiber Art, Lana

Spinning Wheels

Spin Me Right Round

A Kate for charkha spindles

Spinning Forth - A Kate for charkha spindles

Selecting a Spindle Whorl Spinning Wool, Hand Spinning, Spinning Wheels, Drop Spindle, Viking Knit, Paper Dolls, Fiber Art, Arts And Crafts, Weaving

Spinning Wheels

Arts And Crafts

Selecting a Spindle Whorl