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Low-whorl drop spindles often have a simple, straight shaft without a hook to secure the yarn.
The spinning wheel is an ancient invention that turns plant and animal fibers into thread or yarn, which are then woven into cloth on a loom.
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Modern spinners are rediscovering the traditional Scottish spindle. It is as strong, practical, and dependable as the culture that created it.
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Spinning fibers on a Turkish spindle. From the bookWeaver's Study Courseby Else Regensteiner.
In the twenty-third edition of The Cuttle Corner, I found the perfect party conversation starter - spindle spinning!
A spinning wheel without treadles? How does this work?
This is how they spin cotton, with a twist to a whirligig (?) in a calabash bowl
Using a drop spindle is a fun way to get started in the wide, wide world of hand spinning wool. The
By Benjamin Krudwig
I’ve hesitated about writing this post. In the same way I hesitate about commenting on YouTube videos that claim to be showing a certain spinning technique – and aren’t. But great…
Modern spinners are rediscovering the traditional Scottish spindle. It is as strong, practical, and dependable as the culture that created it.
In this second part of my series on Norse metaphysics, we're going to look at one of the most important, fascinating, and complicated terms in Norse magic: Seiðr (anglicized seid), a specific magical practice, closely associated with spinning and textile work, sexual taboos, and possibly trance an
Sybil Mary spinning Angora rabbit wool in her garden.
How to Make Your Own Yarn, by Charlotte Powell.
To make the loftiest, finest handspun yarn, a supported spindle can’t be beat, so it’s time to pull out a Tibetan spindle or a tahkli and practice spinning supported. Here is some of Heather’s expert advice, which appeared in Spin Off Winter 2016.
A spinning wheel without treadles? How does this work?
A spinning wheel without treadles? How does this work?
The method of spinning with these spindles is by twisting continuously the top and not ever let the spindle fall. When one is drafting the wool - some women prefer to have them in the apron pocket - we open it while the top metal end of the spindle sits in one´s palm hold by the fingers that are not sorting the wool. The other method is by using the distaff.
These are the five spindles I created based on photos provided by users in the Spindlers group on Ravelry.
In Rome there’s a minor museum built onto the side of the Baths of Diocletian. This is where old stuff that is unwanted by other museums ends up; it’s a sort of archaeological spare ro…
