{"product_id":"ashford-classic-drop-spindle-90g-beechwood-spindle","title":"Ashford Classic Drop Spindle – 90g Beechwood Low Whorl Spindle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA beautifully simple way to start spinning your own yarn! Meet your new spinning obsession. 🐑\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAshford Classic Drop Spindle\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003elow-whorl drop spindle\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a great choice if you're \u003cstrong\u003elearning to spin\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd 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. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gilliangladrag.co.uk\/collections\/wool-tops\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Wool Tops for Spinning\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAnd we sell lots and lots of wool tops to get you started!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spindle comes with \u003cstrong\u003einstructions to help you get started\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a great choice for anyone dipping their toes into the wonderful world of spinning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFancy having a go? We approve.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for beginners\u003c\/strong\u003e – a straightforward way to learn the basics of hand spinning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA versatile all-rounder\u003c\/strong\u003e – particularly suited to making medium-weight yarns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-whorl design\u003c\/strong\u003e – a traditional and easy-to-use drop spindle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e90g (3oz) weight\u003c\/strong\u003e – gives a good balance of stability and portability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade from beech hardwood\u003c\/strong\u003e – sturdy, smooth and made to be used\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePortable\u003c\/strong\u003e – take your spinning with you wherever you go\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e – everything you need to get started with the spindle itself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ashford\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic Drop Spindle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low whorl\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90g (3oz)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100mm (4\")\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beech hardwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spindle and instructions\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frank Herring \u0026 Sons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57995107828094,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/3099\/0165\/files\/spindleonwhite.jpg?v=1788959396","url":"https:\/\/www.gilliangladrag.co.uk\/da\/products\/ashford-classic-drop-spindle-90g-beechwood-spindle","provider":"Gilliangladrag","version":"1.0","type":"link"}