How to Spin with a Dealgan Scottish Spindle.

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Spindle: Scottish Wood Crafts, Bob Thomson.

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[stefRo]

I wish there was a video that actually explained how to get the thing to keep spinning in the right direction. You just get to a point where there is resistance and it won’t go anymore and the yarn you try to spin curls up from being too tight. I’ve watched so many videos and it just feels like the person is assuming I know how to do a thing I’m literally here to learn.

[TartantazCreates]

I am Scottish, with an accent and everything lol I am very new to drop spindles and came across a Dealgan Scottish spindle online when searching how where to find fancy handmade spindles. I will not be stopping at just a beginners spindle lol I of course, searched youtube for how to use it. Thank you for a really good explanation and demonstration. I think I may have to get one just so I can add it to my list of "I can do that" skills lol T x

[Lynnefromlyn]

I’ve been binge watching spinning videos for a couple of weeks, especially spindling. I have to say, that although I totally get why you might want to explore this for cultural reasons, the dealegan -or at least that particular one - looks the most clumsy and least attractive of all the spindles I e watched.well done you for persevering!

[sandywieringa]

I remember seeing one of these when I was a kid (I'm 57). Can't remember if it was my aunt or Grandmother that had one but have always wondered what it was for. Thanks for clearing that up!

[sbart]

This greatly helped me figure out my Italian drop spindle. TY!

[howlingwind]

Thank you for sharing the video it was very clear instructions, oh and I have wheel envy, I notice a walking wheel in the background! Cheers!

[jennifercongdon]

Clear instructions and demo. Thank you.

[lcunningham]

I bought a very lovely one with celtic knotwork. Well made. I like the ball winding. However, I'm still in love with my turkish spindles, because they have a longer spin time. I found the dealgan a bit tiring to my wrist.
Thank you very much for your instruction.

[chelseal]

Also useful for bashing in your enemies' heads

[sheilamacisaac]

I'm a Scottish Spinner and researcher and it would be interesting IF there was more than very scanty evidence that these - or anything remotely resembling them - were ever in general use here. yes, there are a couple of photos and narrative of a girl taking something vaguely similar (but less than half the size) across the Atlantic - which she clearly stated was an implemet for PLYING wool. In fact, like many countries, we had a very wide range of wooden spindles as well as the ubiquitous wooden stick plus stone, ceramic, bone and metal whorls. Sorry to disappoint.