How to Drop Spindle 20 Handspun Yarns

SPINDLING Method 2 - unlocked

SPINDLING Method 2 - unlocked

Ashley Martineau

In this single-ply drop spindling method we will be taking an assortment of locks from my stash and using our hands to prepare them for spinning a single-ply yarn. This...

SPINDLING Method 2 - unlocked

Ashley Martineau

In this single-ply drop spindling method we will be taking an assortment of locks from my stash and using our hands to prepare them for spinning a single-ply yarn. This...

SPINDLING Method 3 - wrapped

SPINDLING Method 3 - wrapped

Ashley Martineau

Is it possible to create an "auto-wrap" or "wrapped" texture while drop spindling? Yes, if you are comfortable with adjusting your spindling angles! In this method we will experiment with...

SPINDLING Method 3 - wrapped

Ashley Martineau

Is it possible to create an "auto-wrap" or "wrapped" texture while drop spindling? Yes, if you are comfortable with adjusting your spindling angles! In this method we will experiment with...

SPINDLING Method 4 - thickened

SPINDLING Method 4 - thickened

Ashley Martineau

Let's spin some thick and thin yarn on a drop spindle! We will experiment with different fiber preps (top, roving, art batts) to create thick-and-thin slubs in yarn that are...

SPINDLING Method 4 - thickened

Ashley Martineau

Let's spin some thick and thin yarn on a drop spindle! We will experiment with different fiber preps (top, roving, art batts) to create thick-and-thin slubs in yarn that are...

SPINDLING Method 5 - puffed

SPINDLING Method 5 - puffed

Ashley Martineau

In this fun and whimsical method we will be drop spindling and adding "puffs" of different textures of fiber as we drop spindle yarn to create a nontraditional thick-and-thin method...

SPINDLING Method 5 - puffed

Ashley Martineau

In this fun and whimsical method we will be drop spindling and adding "puffs" of different textures of fiber as we drop spindle yarn to create a nontraditional thick-and-thin method...

SPINDLING Method 6 - knotted

SPINDLING Method 6 - knotted

Ashley Martineau

This alternative "thick and thin" method for spinning art yarn on a drop spindle also helps add extra security when embellishing your yarns with locks or short staple length fibers....

SPINDLING Method 6 - knotted

Ashley Martineau

This alternative "thick and thin" method for spinning art yarn on a drop spindle also helps add extra security when embellishing your yarns with locks or short staple length fibers....

SPINDLING Method 7 - blocked

SPINDLING Method 7 - blocked

Ashley Martineau

Let's play with texture and color blocking! In this stash busting method, Sarah and I will create a single-ply handspun yarn with an array of colors from wools in my...

SPINDLING Method 7 - blocked

Ashley Martineau

Let's play with texture and color blocking! In this stash busting method, Sarah and I will create a single-ply handspun yarn with an array of colors from wools in my...