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Article Info
- Article Title
- Hooked
- Author
- Amelia Garripoli
- Issue date
- Summer 2019
- Issue number
- 25
- Issue topic
- Suspended Spindle
- Description
- This article delves into the various types of spindle hooks and their characteristics, such as the Shepherd’s Crook, Diamond, Pigtail, Open Circle, and Crochet Hook, each with unique features that affect yarn centering and spindle performance. It also covers how hooks are made, how they interact with other spindle components, and how the placement of the hook influences the spindle’s balance and yarn alignment. Proper hook placement and minor adjustments can improve spinning performance and reduce wobbling during use.
- Article topic list
- spindles, suspended spindles