Article Info

Article Title
Choosing a Spindle
Author
Brenda Dunse
Issue date
Summer 2019
Issue number
25
Issue topic
Suspended Spindle
Description
This article offers an approachable guide to selecting a suspended spindle based on yarn weight, fiber type, and desired twist. The author breaks down how spindle size, weight, whorl placement, shaft shape, and hook design all influence spinning performance, with practical advice and personal insights on matching the right spindle to the right project. The piece encourages test spinning and experimentation to find the most enjoyable and effective tool for each unique yarn.
Article topic list
spindles, suspended spindles