SPINNING & WEAVING

Made from solid New Zealand hardwood, the Student Drop Spindle is durable and lightweight, ensuring that it’s easy to handle and spin for extended periods. The top-whorl design is ideal for beginners, as it helps maintain consistent spin and control, allowing you to focus on perfecting your technique. The spindle’s simple yet sturdy construction gives a balanced spin for easier drafting, creating even yarn.

With its 27-gram weight and a 10 cm (4-inch) shaft, the Ashford Student Spindle is versatile enough for spinning a range of fiber types, from fine laceweight to thicker yarns. Its compact size also makes it highly portable—perfect for spinning on the go, whether you’re at home or traveling.

This all in one kit includes a pair of hand carders, a drop spindle, a selection of fibres – including dyed fleece, Corriedale and Merino slivers, Angelina and Silk, and full step-by-step instructions on how to use the hand carders to prepare fibre for spinning, spinning the yarn and plying on the drop spindle. It is a perfect introduction to the fibrecrafts!

Kit includes:

• 1 x pair of handcarders small 72 ppsi 185 x 80mm.
• 1 x student drop spindle.
• Introduction to spinning booklet – includes carding, spinning and plying instructions.
• 150gms in total of corriedale, merino, dyed english leicester locks, silk and angelina.