SPINNING ON A TOP WHORL DROP SPINDLE: How To Get Started

How I spin on a top whorl drop spindle, sharing my favorite tips and tricks for getting started and beginners.
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[@KaioteJack]

I loved the affirmation that if we are beginners that if we have little “fat worms” or “little worms” that that’s okay! and that we’re practicing. I didn’t even realize I needed that affirmation until I heard it! sometimes we forget those simple words help so much! I also appreciated the message you threw in from the future! I love when we come and correct what we’ve said it such a beautiful way you did! Very much learned a lot and enjoyed this video! Thank you!

[@iknit8b707]

Yes please, more spinning videos!

[@dawnmason5082]

Thank you for keeping this so simple and not over complicating it with info overload😊I would love to try spinning but have watched so many complicated videos it seemed so overwhelming. I think this helped so much, I am going to keep my eye out for a starter kit and give it a whirl😅

[@Voolenvine]

Yay! So glad this resonated with you!! Happy learning to spin!

[@TheAmaaanndaaa]

I would love more spinning videos. I’m a complete newbie!

[@rushiaj1222]

I’ve always wanted to learn to spin but was always intimidated. You make it look so easy. ❤

[@dianescott3515]

Thank you for showing this, Kristin! I’ve wanted to learn to spin but knew I couldn’t justify buying a spinning wheel right off. I’m excited to try this method now.

[@kathykelly2148]

Great demonstration and explanations. Have viewed many drop spindle videos and this has actually gotten through to my brain. Thanks

[@Voolenvine]

Yay!! That makes me so happy to hear!

[@glenda1385]

I'm such a weirdo with the way that I spin, it's crazy lol! I have to separate and draft my fiber just so. Then I begin to spin afterward. But the separating and drafting is where I weird out, as I spend more time doing that than anything (OCD & Anxiety). As I want a uniform single that is even from start to finish. It turns out the way I want it to, so I look at it as a labor of love. lol

[@Immopimmo]

As a woodworker I've always been mystified by spinning and textile craft in general. Watching this video was very educational and I'm left with a better understanding and an itch to go make some spindles. 😄

[@alexandrabrooks4103]

Uhg send me one, please! 😂

[@QueensYarnBoutique]

Thanks for the refresher course Kristin. I have that same Schacht drop spindle and I just picked it back up again. And yes, please do a Turkish drop spindle tutorial.

[@Minnigirl1]

I would love videos on the next steps. Like how do you get it off the spindle, how do you ply it

[@reneeminatra6575]

love the spinning, thank you for sharing!

[@arthurlynnkanuha5730]

Thank you for showing from the beginning, just learning how understand how it works thank you so much Arthurlynn

[@knittingnurd]

I love my Turkish spindles so much! You have inspired me to get one out and get busy spinning. Thank you!!

[@sarakilburn745]

Thanks for the lesson! I've been very interested to see how it's done! It looks like fun!

[@chococat178]

Really liked this video! Please do a video for the following yarn spinning activities: 1. Turkish Drop Spindling. 2. Preparing handspun yarn (after you finish spinning it)

[@susancorbett8155]

This is really helpful. A friend has lent me a drop spindle to try out and I'm just coming to grips with it.

[@ShehnazKhan1]

So cool! I just bought this exact spindle at Rhinbeck last year. But I have yet to try spinning with it.

[@ruthievintage]

Fascinating! I’ve never been interested in spinning but this looks really cool. Thanks it’s inspired me 😊

[@slawriter89]

Yes please on the Turkish spindle! I'm interested in learning to spin.

[@sharonscerrato6424]

That was a great video Kristin! Thank you! My spindle is calling my name❤

[@HeatherKelly]

This was so helpful! Thank you so much 😊 I would love to see the Turkish spindle

[@ValleyView24]

Makes me want to spin! Oh, the projects just keep stacking up.

[@BiblioChic]

I’m taking a drop spindle class next month at my local fiber festival. I can’t wait!

[@AlwaysYarnFirst]

Always more spinning videos ! :)

[@RHYTHMgirlMo]

Thank you! I enjoyed that. You have peaked my interest,! Hmmmm may have to actually try this!

[@juliegermond3092]

Thank you for this video. Very helpful. Can you show us what to do when you are out of the wool you are using? How to attach the next piece? Thanks 😊

[@brendageisler2588]

I’d 💖 more spinning videos.

[@helen9832]

Thanks for the video. I'd love to know what you have made with your handspun yarn!

[@deighz33]

Really enjoying your spinning videos. Between your videos and attending my first fiber festival, I have become intrigued to try spinning. I'd love more spinning videos! Thanks for enabling more crafting mojo with your channel!

[@Voolenvine]

Congrats on attending your first fiber fest! So much inspiration (and enabling) to be had at those events. 😆

[@Joy-ho8wu]

Would love to see the Turkish spindle! ❤

[@Beccabootiful112]

This is spooky - I just picked up my spindles today after the longest time, and now you post this video…..🤯😆

[@Voolenvine]

Cue Twilight Zone Theme! 😆

[@johnkindt9571]

Thanks, Kristin! Do you just knot the fiber onto the leader?

[@boughtabook]

Yes please, more spinning videos, are you still using the Electric Eel Nano? I've got one and I like it but prefer the Ashford E-Spinner.

[@Voolenvine]

I need to get my EEN back in action. I've heard great things about the Ashford E-spinner, though!

[@cococreates26]

What happens after you've spun your yarn onto the drop spindle? Like how would you knit with it? Would you have to do 2 so that you can ply them together to prevent them from unravelling?

[@PrairieArctic]

Can you show how to merge two or more yarns together? Thanks for the demo

[@Voolenvine]

I'll see what I can doooo! 😄

[@robertabeyer3967]

How do you join the next chunk?

[@cozycows]

This is the fourth tutorial I’ve watched but I still can’t make the thing spin or the fiber to actually twist? Help?