A beautifully finished hardwood drop spindle with a 4-1/2" whorl, 12" spindle weighing 5oz.

Learn to spin and make your own hand yarns for felting, knitting and needlework. The most basic of all spinning devices is the drop spindle which is little more than a spinning rod. Any fiber can be spun on a drop spindle, each requiring subtle technique differences.

Especially useful for spinning roving and wool for felting.