WORKSHOP – Drop Your Spindle: Beginners’ Introduction to Spinning

Learn to spin yarn on a drop spindle! The drop spindle is one of the oldest tools known to man, used to twist fiber to make them stronger for all kind of purposes. Using a drop spindle is a simple, beginner-friendly method that allows you to try out hand spinning without the huge investment of a spinning wheel. You can use it with all sorts of fibres: wool tops, alpaca and plant fibres, whatever you have in your fibre stash. In this practical, hands-on workshop, you’ll go from fleece to finished yarn in just one session.

Included  is your very own hand spinning kit: a drop spindle and 100g of undyed wool ready for you to create the most wonderful yarn unique to you!
At the heart of this workshop is of course mastering the drop spindle itself and the art of spinning thread. You'll also gain proficiency in plying your spun thread to yarn, and by the end, you'll walk away with everything you need to know to continue your spinning journey at home.
techniques.

We will cover:
Spinning singles using a drop spindle
Controlling twist and drafting
Plying and finishing your yarn

Sofia’s love for working with textile fibres was ignited at a young age. Throughout her life, she’s been surrounded by crafting women who are committed to preserving old crafts and knowledge and she’s always been an eager learner. In 2018 Sofia decided to leave her career as a teacher, dedicating all her time to focus on knitting and spinning yarn, and to passionately communicate all her knowledge to others. Sofia’s mission is helping people discover their creative potential and uncover new ways to express themselves through the art of fibre and knitting.

Please note that we do not teach children's workshops at Knit with attitude and our minimum age requirement is 15 years old. Please DO NOT book for anyone younger than this as they will not be allowed to attend the workshop.