I am about to outline my experience with the Drop Spindle Spinning class I took with Nicola at Baaad Anna's yarn shop recently. Beware ~~I am a novice at this skill so what is about to follow describes an experience and should not serve as anything more than ramblings of a beginner. First, let's discuss the drop spindle . It is easy to see why this is a popular way to spin. The spindle is so simple to use you can almost figure it out just by looking at it. Place the roving on the hook, give the dowel a spin and you are off to the races. Plus the investment is relatively minuscule, depending on the size of the spindle you choose, it will set you back between $15 and $40. The second item needed to spin is roving . Roving refers to the fiber produced when clean wool has been carded. If carding is done by a machine the fiber is "lined up" in a sheet. All the spinner needs to do is feed the roving, in the appropriate amounts (called dra...
Getting it together one stitch at a time.