How to Spin yarn using a DROP SPINDLE // Drop Spindle TUTORIAL

Looking for a new craft to get stuck into? Have you been jealous looking at all those lovely handspun yarns and wished you could do it yourself? Learning to spin your own yarn is fanastically easy and completely inexpensive with a Drop Spindle.

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[Isa-]

This was so helpful!! I’ve only seen people drop spindle very thin yarn and was curious if you could make it thicker. This was so explained so simply and was easy to understand!

[AzazelsWings]

Thanks a heap for this !
I've wanted to know how to spin for ages, but spinning wheels are dizzying expensive. Fortunately I have a pretty awesome fella that spends a lot of his free time making things, which is how I ended up with a drop spindle today.
I'm an absolute novice, zero knowledge. I had some super chunky wool that to me looked like your roving. Lol.. I pulled it into thinner strands like you showed. Put the already made string, and... omg.. I'm MAKING string 😃🙃😃🤩!!!
Well not a lot of string, maybe half a yard, but hey I did make it. My thumbs are needing toughened, I'm a wuss.
You explained how to do it so so so great. I can't believe how easy you made it to follow. Thank you so very much for taking time from your day to teach this FOR FREE.
I'm pretty sure if I can follow your instruction ANYONE can learn to do this. Much love to you.

[Islandflower]

Omg your video is so much more straight forward and my speed being new to this. And it's the first I've watched talking about a leader yarn and explained the parts of the spindle and the terminology. This will make me face my fear and go for spinning. This is something I've wanted to learn to do for years. I finally have a couple of spindles and roving yarn and I'm gonna go for it! Thank you! ♥️

[sunriseeyes]

This is the best explanation of spinning i’ve seen. Thank you so much for this. I’m new to learning and seem to get tripped up in the drafting part, so thank you! 🙏🏽💗

[snowwhite]

This is one of the best beginner drop spindle videos I've found - would you consider doing one on plying? (In particular, none seem to discuss the pros and cons of 2ply vs 3 ply)

[jenniferbrighty]

Hi, Thankyou so much for this video tutorial on "Drop Spinning"
It is undoubtedly the Best One I've seen.
I was bought 2 kits for Christmas and not got anything so consistent so far, but this is definitely the one I'll be watching, again & again.
Thanks again.
Take care & stay safe.
From Lancashire xx

[marcguilarte]

I will chime in with the others that this is one of the better beginner's tutorials: clear and to the point.

[meryvirano]

Hi, there Wytch! I just crossed paths with your channel and this video just made my day. Thanks for the explanation! I'm a beginner in the crochet world but these videos encourage me to explore more and more. Now I'll put an ear to your Podcast lml

[karenmolloy]

Thank you so much for this video, it is the clearest spinning tutorial I have watched 🙂

[delphinidin]

tysm! this is the third video i tried tonight to figure this out, and with your explanation i'm finally getting it!

[sarahdavies]

Great video that's easy to understand. I wished I watched this before buying one as your flower style looks lovely.

[jonihirtle]

This was SO helpful! Thank you so much for providing us newbies with this excellent tutorial❤

[irishcottagerenovation]

Excellent clearly explained video making it very easy to learn. Thank you

[zaizen]

I do really enjoy this tutorial, overall have found it very helpful as a novice. I really wish, however that you would have showed us a good way to begin spinning without using a lead yarn, just because I find it a strange premise that to make yarn, one needs yarn to begin with. Just a peeve!

I appreciate you for taking the time to make this video, and don’t let my critique make you think otherwise!

[chocoboasylum]

Nice! I actually think I could give this a try now

[doriskarloff]

A great demonstration - thank you so much. You've inspired me!

[margareta.mccarthy]

Hi! How do I take the yarn off the spindle when I’m done without it untwisting?

[mekahliajones]

This video is amazing! I really want to learn spinning and this video is so helpful. I am curious how much did the entire bundle of roving weigh?

[penelopedunn]

I seem to have a drop spindle that doesn't have a hook, only a notch. Please could you suggest how to use it, or should I try and add a hook to it?
I definitely love your tutorial as it seems to be the easiest with the best descriptions I have seen so far.

[kecksbrösel]

can you explain in a video how i get the yarn off the spindle without it to keep spinning? if i only want the yarn in one string. that would be lovely ☺️