Drop Spindles
Traditional, simple and portable spinning
Spin yarn by hand, anywhere and without a wheel. Explore our selection of drop spindles, supported spindles, and related accessories. Hand spinning is a quiet, affordable, and meditative technique — ideal for learning to spin or for spinning on the go.
Whether you prefer suspended spindles or supported ones with a bowl, these tools give you full control over your spinning and allow you to work with a wide range of fibers.
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Ashford Student Drop Spindle
AshfordThe new & improved Student Drop Spindle is now lighter and has a fixed top whorl that makes it ideal for beginners and teaching. - Portable! Ta...
View full detailsAshford Classic Drop Spindle
AshfordAshford's popular bottom whorl spindle with removable whorl and unique wire hook So portable- take wherever you go- affordable- solid Silver Bee...
View full detailsAshford Turkish Drop Spindle
Ashford5.0 / 5.0
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This is a fun way to make a perfect ball of original handspun yarn. The crossbars slide away to leave the ball yarn intact. - take wherever you go...
View full detailsAshford Top Whorl Spindles
AshfordThese spindles are well balanced and have strong hooks that prevent the yarn from forming bows out of the hook. The long stems help to balance the ...
View full detailsSanne’s Drop Spindles - Lojan
LojanSanne’s Drop Spindles, made from high-quality laminated beechwood with a bamboo shaft, are designed for both beginners and experienced spinners. Av...
View full detailsLouet Classic Spindle
LouëtThis handy spindle, printed with sheep's heads on the whorl. Take wherever you go! Non-lacquered Length: 32 cmDiameter: 9 cmWeight: 80 grams
Louet Drop Spindle Bottom Whorl
LouëtThese handy gadgets, printed with sheeps heads on the whorl, can be taken anywhere. This model is unlacquered. Length of stick: 32 cmDiameter: 9 cm...
View full detailsKromski Drop Spindle
KromskiTop whorl spindles are excellent for beginners and for general purpose spindle spinning. Available in walnut, clear, mahogany and unfinished. We...
View full detailsIntroduction to spinning Kit
Ashford5.0 / 5.0
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This great introduction to spinning Kit includes: One Student Drop Spindle One pair of Hand carders Small (72 PPSI 185 x 80mm) Introduction to Spi...
View full detailsKromski Drop Spindle kit Deluxe
KromskiThese drop spindle spinning kits from Kromski include:- a 3 oz. spindle (finish to be chosen); 12 in. length; 4 in. whorl diameter;- 4 oz. of mer...
View full detailsKromski Drop Spindle kit
KromskiThese drop spindle spinning kits from Kromski include:- a 3 oz. spindle (finish to be chosen); 12 in. length; 4 in. whorl diameter;- 4 oz. of mer...
View full detailsDiz Stick
AshfordThe Ashford Diz Stick is used to create consistent, even, ready-to-spin sliver directly from your e-Carder, drum carder or blending board. Fe...
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