{"title":"Drop Spindles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA drop spindle is a fun way to try hand spinning. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe spindle is spun, adding twist to the wool fibres which are then drafted and wound onto the shaft as yarn. A complete kit is a great way to get started!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/fibrehutters\/discover-spinning-with-a-drop-spindle\"\u003eInstruction sheets\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/combed-wool-top\"\u003eCombed wool top\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"drop-spindle","title":"Drop Spindle (FIBREHUT)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMade by us since 2013 - Our lightweight classic drop spindle will be perfect for everyday use!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've been making, selling and teaching on these drop spindles since 2013. They are made by us for balance and ease of use. A great choice whether you're just starting out or already an experienced spinner - no expensive spinning wheel required. The spindle is spun to add twist to the wool fibres which are then drafted and wound onto the shaft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn instruction sheet is included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA wool leader is included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight approx 38 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: approx 250 mm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhorl diameter: approx 54 mm \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid unfinished wood with a metal hook\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a bag of combed wool top!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelect the option above and we'll add one of our \u003ca data-preorder-handle=\"best-of-british-wool-selection\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fibrehut.co.uk\/products\/best-of-british-wool-selection\"\u003eBest of British\u003c\/a\u003e combed wool top selection bags to make this a wonderful complete spinners kit!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fibrehut","offers":[{"title":"Spindle only","offer_id":45346866036845,"sku":"DROP1","price":14.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Add best of British wool selection","offer_id":45346866069613,"sku":"DROP2","price":29.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/0501\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_1ccb9a10-4806-45de-bca7-3e91cf679335.jpg?v=1778917870"},{"product_id":"drop-spindle-by-ashford","title":"Drop Spindle (ASHFORD)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eYou'll be able to take your spinning anywhere with this nicely weighted top whorl student drop spindle made by Ashford of New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA drop spindle is a fun way to experience hand spinning with minimal outlay - no expensive spinning wheel required. The spindle is spun to add twist to the wool fibres which are then drafted and wound onto the shaft as yarn. No experience required just plenty of practice - starter instructions are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn instruction sheet is included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA wool leader is included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand waxed by us finish!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approx 65 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhorl diameter: approx 80mm \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashford.co.nz\/instructions\/DSS.pdf\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural wood with a chrome hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a bag of combed wool top!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis item would match up well with one of our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/best-of-british-wool-selection\"\u003eBest of British\u003c\/a\u003e combed wool top selection bags, making this a wonderful complete spinners kit!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43657258205293,"sku":"A178","price":16.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/0501\/files\/ash1.jpg?v=1763121042"},{"product_id":"drop-spindle-by-kromski","title":"Drop Spindle (KROMSKI)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSpin your own yarn with this lovely drop spindle from Kromski of Poland\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA drop spindle is a fun way to experience hand spinning with minimal outlay - no expensive spinning wheel required. The spindle is spun to add twist to the wool fibres which are then drafted and wound onto the shaft as yarn. No experience required just plenty of practice - starter instructions are included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn instruction sheet is included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA wool leader is included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand waxed by us finish!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroove on whorl edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approx 85 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: approx 30.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhorl diameter: approx 10 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood with chrome hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a bag of combed wool top!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis item would match up well with one of our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/best-of-british-wool-selection\"\u003eBest of British\u003c\/a\u003e combed wool top selection bags, making this a wonderful complete spinners kit!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kromski","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43657296347245,"sku":"14.1","price":16.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/0501\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_9466282a-60ab-424d-9ef1-a53c51159479.jpg?v=1778917570"},{"product_id":"pattern-drop-spindle","title":"Drop Spindle (FLORAL)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBuy this beautiful drop spindle - Make it a complete kit and start spinning right away\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a \u003cstrong\u003efloral design\u003c\/strong\u003e drop spindle that's great for hand spinning and plying! A drop spindle is a fun way to experience hand spinning with minimal outlay - no expensive spinning wheel required. The spindle is spun to add twist to the wool fibres which are then drafted and wound onto the shaft as yarn. No experience required just plenty of practice - starter instructions are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn instruction sheet is included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA wool leader is included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand waxed by us finish!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop whorl design with side groove\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approx 70 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhorl diameter: approx 70mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: approx 325mm \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid wood with metal hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a bag of combed wool top!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis item would match up well with one of our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/best-of-british-wool-selection\"\u003eBest of British\u003c\/a\u003e combed wool top selection bags, making this a wonderful complete spinners kit!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fibrehut","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43657297068141,"sku":"DROP1","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/0501\/files\/ds01.jpg?v=1778181745"},{"product_id":"drop-spindle-mini-turkish","title":"Drop Spindle (TURKISH MINI)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAdd this compact mini Turkish style drop spindle to your collection!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA drop spindle is a fun way to experience hand spinning with minimal outlay - no expensive spinning wheel required. The spindle is spun to add twist to the wool fibres which are then drafted and wound around the removal bars creating a yarn ball that can be slipped off the shaft when finished. No experience required just plenty of practice - starter instructions are included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn instruction sheet is included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA wool leader is included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory lacquered wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approx 75 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: approx 193mm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a bag of combed wool top!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis item would match up well with one of our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/best-of-british-wool-selection\"\u003eBest of British\u003c\/a\u003e combed wool top selection bags, making this a wonderful complete spinners kit!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVideo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/\/L3aleBT8IWI\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fibrehut","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43657296609389,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/0501\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_4ca311a2-af52-46c8-9ce6-950b7e56f3c0.jpg?v=1778917386"},{"product_id":"drop-spindle-flat","title":"Drop Spindle (DELUXE)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThis deluxe 50g drop spindle is great for everyday hand spinning and plying...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA drop spindle is a fun way to experience hand spinning with minimal outlay - no expensive spinning wheel required. The spindle is spun to add twist to the wool fibres which are then drafted and wound onto the shaft as yarn. No experience required just plenty of practice - starter instructions are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn instruction sheet is included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA wool leader is included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand waxed by us finish!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approx 50 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhorl diameter: approx 75mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: approx 300mm \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural wood with a metal hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a bag of combed wool top!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis item would match up well with one of our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/best-of-british-wool-selection\"\u003eBest of British\u003c\/a\u003e combed wool top selection bags, making this a wonderful complete spinners kit!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fibrehut","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43657297428589,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/0501\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_c45c7a1a-e6bb-47d2-b263-79d8971ced6e.jpg?v=1778917301"},{"product_id":"lesson-how-to-spin-on-a-drop-spindle","title":"Lesson - How to spin on a drop spindle","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis traditional spinning method goes back thousands of years! Easy to learn, very therapeutic and relaxing!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will learn how to spin combed wool top into a single ply yarn which can be used for knitting, crotchet, weaving etc. This traditional spinning method goes back thousands of years! Easy to learn, minimum equipment required, take it with you anywhere, very therapeutic and relaxing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e90 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivate 1-to-1 tuition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll tools \u0026amp; materials supplied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo experienced required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate by arrangement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocation \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/qMY3tmpHHSLEiBM3A\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Map\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWR11 7AQ\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll tools and materials are supplied so you don't need to bring anything. You can purchase one of our lovely drop spindles, wool fibre or a complete kit if you wish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFriendly tuition with me at my home in the Vale of Evesham. I tailor my lessons to fit your requirements and skill level. I am very patient and have taught hundreds!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChat with me first - then we'll book a date \u0026amp; time... See you soon!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fibrehut","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43761331863661,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/0501\/files\/spinning-lesson.jpg?v=1765279253"},{"product_id":"drop-spindle-spinning-kit","title":"Drop Spindle Spinning Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThis wonderful complete spinners kit comes with a drop spindle, a selection of wool and instructions to get you started!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great choice whether you're just starting out or already an experienced spinner - no expensive spinning wheel required. The wooden drop spindle is spun to add twist to the wool fibres which are then drafted and wound onto the shaft as a single ply yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A drop spindle (made by Fibrehut)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e300g of natural combed wool top (4 x British breeds)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructions and a wool fact sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrawstring bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drop spindle is just the right size for a beginner and weighs approx 38g. It has a top whorl of approx 54mm diameter and an overall length of 25cm. A wool leader is included which is used to attach the wool fibres to the spindle shaft. Our \"How to spin with a drop spindle\" instruction sheet is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combed wool top is selected from the Best of British sheep breeds. You get 75g each of Welsh Mountain, Shetland, Wensleydale and Bluefaced Leicester. 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