Article Info

Article Title
A Range of Turkish Spindles
Author
Rachael Prest
Issue date
Summer 2019
Issue number
25
Issue topic
Suspended Spindle
Description
The article explores the characteristics and performance of four different Turkish spindles, each with distinct weights and designs, to determine which types of yarn they excel at producing. By experimenting with both worsted and woollen spinning techniques, the author finds that spindle weight and the distribution of mass significantly affect the spin speed and yarn thickness, with lighter, more compact spindles being ideal for finer yarns and heavier spindles suited to thicker yarns. The article provides insights into how different spindles can be selected based on yarn preferences and fiber types.
Article topic list
spindles, crossarm spindles, suspended spindles