Using a drop spindle to spin wool or any other fibre

A drop spindle is a cheap and easy way to start spinning wool or any other fibre. It gives you a little bit more control than using a wheel and sometimes people prefer to use a drop spindle, particularly for spinning finer yarn. You can watch Shiela use a drop-spindle in the video below. For more information about drafting, also visit Getting started.

Spindles and kits

A range of drop spindles and starter kits with spindles, fibre, books. Spindles and kits

Spinning books

A range of books about spinning and carding, for beginner, improver, advanced, as well as carding, dyeing, weaving, felting. Spinning books

Spinning wheels

A range of Ashford wheels, either delivered quickly to your door, or assembled and waxed for free. Spinning Wheels