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
1 Review
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 detailsIntroduction to spinning Kit
Ashford5.0 / 5.0
2 Reviews
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 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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