Ashford Classic Drop Spindle – 90g Beechwood Low Whorl Spindle

A beautifully simple way to start spinning your own yarn! Meet your new spinning obsession. 🐑

The Ashford Classic Drop Spindle is a beautifully simple, portable way to get started with hand spinning — and a brilliant all-rounder for spinners who want to make medium-weight yarns.

This is a low-whorl drop spindle, made from smooth, sturdy beech hardwood, with a 100mm (4") diameter whorl and a comfortable 90g (3oz) weight. It's substantial enough to give you a nice, steady spin, while still being wonderfully portable - pop it in your project bag and you can spin pretty much anywhere.

It's a great choice if you're learning to spin, but it's certainly not something you'll outgrow in five minutes. Once you've got the basics under your belt, it makes a versatile little workhorse for spinning a range of fibres into your own yarn.

And there's something rather magical about taking a handful of fluffy fibre and turning it into an actual skein of yarn yourself. No machinery. No complicated equipment. Just fibre, spindle and a bit of practice. And we sell lots and lots of wool tops to get you started!

The spindle comes with instructions to help you get started, making it a great choice for anyone dipping their toes into the wonderful world of spinning.

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Why you'll love it

• Great for beginners – a straightforward way to learn the basics of hand spinning
• A versatile all-rounder – particularly suited to making medium-weight yarns
• Low-whorl design – a traditional and easy-to-use drop spindle
• 90g (3oz) weight – gives a good balance of stability and portability
• Made from beech hardwood – sturdy, smooth and made to be used
• Portable – take your spinning with you wherever you go
• Includes instructions – everything you need to get started with the spindle itself

Specifications

Brand: Ashford
Type: Classic Drop Spindle
Style: Low whorl
Weight: 90g (3oz)
Diameter: 100mm (4")
Material: Beech hardwood
Includes: Spindle and instructions