Yarn Spinning with a Modern Twist - How to create your own gorgeous yarns using a drop spindle

Dreaming of spinning your own yarn? Spinning expert Vanessa Kroening guides you step by step in this accessible introduction to drop spindle spinning!

In this richly illustrated guide, Vanessa Kroening teaches you everything you need to know to get started: how to clean and prepare fleece for spinning, what to consider when choosing a fleece, techniques for carding, blending colors, and creating rolags and batts, how to use a drop spindle effectively, how to ply your yarn, dye it, and add decorative elements like beads or sequins.

Spinning with a drop spindle isn’t just fun — it’s also relaxing, creative, and incredibly rewarding. You get to choose your fibers, your colors, and the thickness of your yarn. And thanks to the spindle’s compact size, you can spin wherever inspiration strikes!

Whether you’re a knitter, crocheter, felter, or weaver, learning to spin your own yarn will add a whole new dimension to your fiber creations.

Autors: Vanessa Kroening