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whorl] [turkish] [wristaff] More spindle pictures can be seen on these pages: Some photos have the option of clicking on them to see larger pictures of the items. Please be patient while this page loads - we have lots of spindles to see!
Adam's low whorl spindle is similar in many ways to her sister, Adam's top whorl spindle. This spindle weighs fifty grams and has a unique self-centering hook. It is 9 inches long with the whorl placed 1 1/2" from the bottom. The whorl is 2.75" in diameter. Follow the link above to see all of Adam's products. Adam's low whorl spindle is available in cherry or maple. Price: $14.00 #309031 out of stock
Comes unassembled with spinning instruction card. Hook on shaft. Click on the photo to go to the Ashford spindle page for more information. Weight: 3 oz. Price: $15.00 #109300
Babe's
Top/Bottom Whorl Handspindle
Louet Bottom Whorl With hook, and sheeps' head design on 3 1/2" diameter whorl. Shaft length is approximately 12" excluding hook. Weight: 2 1/2 - 3 ounces. Price: $15.50 #159016
Schacht is discontinuing their old 3” and 4” drop spindles in favor of their new 3” and 4” Hi-Lo Spindles. They’ve added a brass hook to the whorl end for high-whorl spinning and retained the notched shaft for bottom-whorl spinning. The 3” also has a new, thinner profile that resembles their traditional 4” spindle. The 3” weighs 2.2 ounces and the 4” weighs 3 ounces. Schacht 3" Hi-Lo Spindle. This spindle has a 12" shaft, weighs 2.2 ounces, has a hook for high-whorl spinning and a groove for low-whorl spinning. Made of hard maple and finished by hand with Danish oil. Price: $18.00 #129075 Schacht 4" Hi-Lo Spindle. This spindle has a 12" shaft, weighs 3 ounces, has a hook for high-whorl spinning and a groove for low-whorl spinning. Made of hard maple and finished by hand with Danish oil. Price: $18.00 #129074
Schacht Hi-Lo 1.1 Spindle. With 2" whorl, 12" shaft, weighs 1.1 oz. and has a groove at one end and a hook at the opposite end, so it can be used as either a high or low whorl spindle. Made of hard maple and finished by hand with Danish oil...$18.00 #129160
Top Whorl See also the Schacht Hi-Lo Spindles, above.
Ashford Top Whorl Spindles
Small Ashford Top Whorl (1 oz) - $16.50 #109159 For more details on these and other Ashford spindles, go to the Ashford Spindle Page
Babe's
Top/Bottom Whorl Handspindle
Handpainted or Natural Woods, various weights. Click on the hyperlink above to see them all.
Weights ranging from 1 oz. to 1.9 oz. Various combinations of woods. Single notch set slightly to the back of the hook keeps the yarn from slipping. Approximately 3 1/2" whorls, with overall shaft length (including hook) approximately 10 1/2". These elegant spindles spin beautifully! The turning at the bottom tip of the shaft also makes it possible to use this spindle as a bottom whorl, by half-hitching the yarn around it; yet it is unobtrusive enough that it won't interfere when slipping your cops off. Follow this link for a listing of our current stock of Kundert spindles. Prices: $25.00 - $40.00
Needle Lite Spindles Mini-CD whorls, lighted shafts. Light is turned on or off by tightening the hook cap. Long spindle is approximately 13" long overall and weighs 36 grams; and the short is approximately 9" long overall and weighs 32 grams. Light is powered by three batteries. $30.00 each Extra Batteries (set of three)...$3.00
{photo not yet available} NEW!! Louet Octo Spindle Weighs approximately one ounce. Small top whorl spindle with an 8-sided whorl and hook. Price: $10.00 #159205
Louet Top Whorl With hook, and sheeps' head design on the 3 1/2" diameter whorl. Shaft length is approximately 12" excluding hook. Weight: 2 1/2 - 3 ounces. Price: $13.25 #159022
Pear Tahkli, specially suited for spinning cotton. 1 1/2" hard maple whorl, 10 1/2" brass shaft. Weight: 1 oz. Price: $17.00 #129078
Brass Whorl Tahkli Price: $14.95 #269005
Ceramic Tahkli Spindle Bowls Made by a potter in the USA, each bowl is individually thrown, and has the makers mark. Various colors of glazes. Price: $10.00 #409001
Ashford Turkish Spindle Ashford
Turkish Spindle
Kundert Wheels Mini Navajo Spindle Approximately 3 1/2" walnut or cherry whorls on approximately 15" ash shafts. Weights range from 2 - 3 ounces. Perfect size for spinning while kneeling or sitting cross-legged. Price: $32.00 #289005
Navajo Spindle Designed for the traditional method of rolling on the spinner's thigh while seated on a low stool or kneeling. Made of hard maple and finished by hand with Danish oil. Whorl is 4 1/2" diameter and the shaft measures 30". Weight: 5 oz. Price: $26.00 #129090 (see our bottom whorl section for info on the other spindles in the picture)
Wood Beams aka Mrs Bindle's Spindle Balm Good Wood Food - Rub on, wait a bit, and then buff with a soft cloth to a satin finish. Works wonders on all woods, even food-surface safe!! Try it on knife handles, butcher blocks, fine wood furniture, and our favorite use - spindles and spinning wheels!! Contains pure vegetable oils and real lemon and lavender essential oils. 4 oz. $7.50 #579100
Basic Drop Spindle Kit Comes with everything you need to learn how to spin on a drop spindle: the full color book Spin It, one of the small Ashford top whorl spindles and a 1/4 lb. of Natural Ecru NZ Corriedale roving*. Price: $28.00 #349001
Deluxe Drop Spindle Kit
This kit comes with one of the small Ashford top whorl spindles, 1/4 lb. EACH of two colors of NZ Corriedale roving (natural ecru and natural
brown*),
and the full color book Spin It. *Depending on availability of listed fibers, we reserve the right to substitute colors.
All About Cotton Kit Includes brass whorl tahkli, six ounces of a variety of cotton fibers, and illustrated instructions. It's fun, give it a try! Price: $25.00 #269004
Wristaff
Spindle Spinning Books Here are some of the books we carry that deal specifically with spindle spinning. To see the rest of our spinning book selection, go to our Spinning Books Page.
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HANDS ON SPINNING, Lee Raven. In my estimation, this is the best
book for people who want to learn to spin (this is the book I learned
from!). Takes you through the basic spinning technique on a hooked stick,
to spindle, to wheel. Selection of fleece, washing and carding covered as
well. Includes basic knitting and weaving patterns for using your first
yarn. 120 pgs. Sc, $18.95. #239021
A HANDSPINDLE
TREASURY: 20 Years of Spinning Wisdom from Spin Off Magazine,
Spin Off has compiled 20 years of the best and most useful knowledge on
handspindles from the past issues. Everything you need to know about
handspindles use, techniques, and tricks. 8 1/2 x 11, 88 pages, color
photos, and line drawing. Sc,
$16.95 #239023
LEARN TO SPIN SILK ON A TOP WHORL SPINDLE, Ruth MacGregor.
SPINDLE SPINNING: FROM NOVICE TO
EXPERT, Connie Delaney. This book takes you through the basics of spinning, including
preparing wool to spin. The chapters cover top-whorl, bottom-whorl,
Navajo, Turkish and supported spindles, as well as how to make several types of
spindles. This is an excellent book to get you started on spinning, or, if
you already spin on a wheel, to get you started on portable, versatile hand
spindles. 80 pages, black and white photos and diagrams. Sc, $14.00
#139167