This is why it’s important to maintain the tension when winding onto the shaft of the spindle and when plying.ġ0. Notice how the freshly twisted yarn snarls when not held under tension. This yarn store is known as a “cop.” Secure it to the spindle again. Holding the spun yarn at about 90 degrees to the shaft of the spindle, rotate the spindle clockwise, storing the yarn until about 6in (15cm) remains. When the spindle is about to touch the floor, keep the newly spun yarn under some tension while you undo the half hitch or unwrap from the hook.ĩ. As the spindle slows to a stop, (keep an eye on it or it will start to turn backward and untwist your spun yarn), give it another flick to maintain clockwise rotation.Ĩ. Repeat Step 5 as long as the spindle is still turning and hasn’t yet reached the floor.ħ. Slide the right hand along the drafted fibers the twist will follow behind your fingers to create spun yarn.Ħ.
Now use the right hand to hold the join and draft more fibers by gently pulling back with the left hand. Still holding the join together with the left hand, use the right hand to start the spindle rotating clockwise for a Z-twist yarn.ĥ. Wrap the unspun fiber loosely round the wrist to keep it out of the way as you spin. Draw out a few fibers, pass them through the loop in the leader, double the end over, and pinch between forefinger and thumb of the left hand.Ĥ. Leave about 6in (15cm) of the leader yarn free.ģ. Secure the leader to the top of the spindle with a half hitch (if it has a notch) or by wrapping around the hook if it has one. Twirl the top of the shaft clockwise while holding the leader at an angle of about 90 degrees, spiraling the leader up the shaft toward the top.Ģ.
#DROP SPINDLE FULL#
So you may need to stop before your drop spindle is absolutely full otherwise the yarn will start to break regularly.ġ. Note for beginners: As your spinning progresses, a drop spindle gets appreciably heavier, which means increased tension on your spinning.
The principle of spinning with a drop spindle is to set it in motion to add twist, allow its weight to provide the necessary tension to keep the newly spun yarn under control, and to use its shaft to store the yarn. Spinning with a Bottom-Whorl Drop Spindle
In the following sequences, green arrows show spinning direction and red arrows show hand direction. I recommend you use a doubled leader with a loop in the end. To start, you will need a small supply of prepared fiber, and a spindle with a leader yarn attached. The techniques of woolen or worsted spinning apply equally to spinning using either a hand spindle or a spinning wheel. The drop spindle provides the means of adding the essential twist into the fiber, keeping it under light tension while doing so, and storing the spun yarn. Per hour of spinning it may be a slower process than using a wheel, but the portability of a drop spindle means you can spin in spare moments and this may increase your productivity. One of the simplest ways of making a quantity of yarn is to use a drop spindle. Beginners can learn basic techniques, from preparing and dyeing fiber to drop spindle spinning and wheel spinning, while more advanced spinners can explore recipes for a range of textured and colorful yarns. Martin’s Press, 2012) by Brenda Gibson will inspire you to get spinning. Whether you are an experienced crafter chasing the perfect yarn or a beginner looking for an outlet for your creative talents, The Complete Guide to Spinning Yarn (St.
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