Drop Spindle Kit

These convenient kits include everything you need to get started as a beginner spinner - even a tutorial video! Choose your favorite handmade drop spindle and then we'll add in a surprise color of fiber/roving (2 oz. which is plenty to get you started). We'll also add a link to our helpful tutorial video that has had a lot of positive feedback from viewers. Whether you are a beginner spinner or an experienced one just looking for a new drop spindle and some surprise fiber, these are great options for you. Have a crafty friend or family member? These make great gifts!!

Details:

Unstained and Stained Classic varieties:

These are a top whorl drop spindle and they weigh about 1.6 oz (great weight for beginner spinners).

Stained spindles will vary slightly in appearance and will have different markings depending on the characteristics of the wood, etc.

Specifics:

Whorl diameter: 2 3/4" 

Overall length: approximately 13"

Weight: approx. 1.6-1.8 oz.

Intricate Spindle:

It is a top whorl drop spindle and weighs about 2.7 oz (also a great weight for beginner spinners). It is stained a beautiful walnut color and is more intricate to add a little beauty to your spinning time. Check out the pictures of the beautiful strands of yarn peeking through the spokes in this spindle.

Specifics:

Whorl diameter: 2 1/2"

Overall length: approximately 13"

Weight: approx. 2.7 oz.

Fiber/Roving (included):

2 ounces of fiber that is ready to spin (no combing or other prep necessary)

100% European wool blend (average 29 microns = soft)

Beautifully dyed color blends

*The photos of the fiber braid is an accurate example of what 2 oz. of fiber looks like.