![]() It begins with preparing the fiber, usually wool for beginners, to ensure a pleasant spinning experience. We find the 3″ (2 ounce) drop spindle ideal for beginners. Some people have a preference over bottom versus top whorl, however, our Hi-Lo drop spindles can be used as either! Our drop spindles come in 3 different sizes 2″ (1.1 ounce), 3″ (2 ounce), and 4″ (3 ounce). ![]() Choose a spindle that’s right for intended yarn. The other factor that is important is weight lighter spindles allow for finer spinning, while heavier spindles are good for thicker spinning. This means that when it spins, it doesn’t wobble around, which can cause issues with your singles yarn. Picking a Drop Spindleįirst and foremost, you want a balanced drop spindle that spins true. We produce 3 castle-style wheels Ladybug, Sidekick, and Matchless (wheels where the orifice is oriented directly in front of the spinner) and 2 Saxony style wheels Schacht-Reeves and Flatiron (wheels where the orifice is slightly off to the left or right of the spinner.) We recommend taking spinning classes at a shop where you can learn the basics, and try all different types of spindles and wheels to find out what you like to spin on. Wheels also come in all shapes and sizes, each of them good for specific styles of spinning. At Schacht, we make three types of drop spindles and Navajo spindles, however there are other varieties such as Turkish spindles, tahkli spindles, kick-spindles, and other types of supported spindles. Some spinners prefer spindles while others prefer wheels, and even within those groups, people prefer one tool over another. 50 years, 5 spindles, and 5 spinning wheels later, we’ve become one of the leaders in manufacturing spinning tools and accessories. In 1969, Schacht Spindle company started with a humble drop spindle. From sticks and rocks, to wheels and mills where there has been a need for yarn, there has been a way to spin it. The history of spinning is vast, and spans thousands of years along with dozens of iterations of spinning tools. In this post and accompanying video, we’ll teach you how to start spinning on a drop spindle. Creating something out of nothing, and letting your inner-most yarn dreams come true in the process. ![]() There is something downright magical about spinning your own yarn.
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