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Discover the joy of spinning yarn!

This course will cover how to: 

  • Identify parts of a drop spindle and their functions
  • Pre-draft fiber using your hands
  • Add twist to fiber using the effective "park and draft" technique
  • Stand and spin as you feel more comfortable 
  • Use the "ply back" technique to measure twist in your yarn
  • Remove yarn from the spindle and create a skein
  • Troubleshoot and avoid common pitfalls 

Meet Maggie Casey

Maggie Casey

As the co-owner of Shuttles, Spindles, and Skeins, a fiber arts store in Boulder, Colorado, Maggie Casey taught hundreds of people to spin in her own shop and hundreds more at events around the country. A spinner since 1973, she holds the Handweavers Guild of America Certificate of Excellence in Handspinning. Maggie is the author of the classic book Start Spinning: Everything You Need to Know to Make Great Yarn.

Reviews

Success at last!

“I'm a wheel spinner who has never been able to spin successfully with a spindle. Maggie's calm, step-by-step approach was just what I needed to make my first spindle-spun yarn. I like the way she uses everyday stuff (ball, shoebox, flower pots) to go through the whole process. I'm looking forward to getting better with practice and having a portable spinning option.” - Jennifer Whitenack

This was so helpful.

“I've been playing with spindles for a few years and always wind up putting them away when I get frustrated. Maggie's soothing and calm manner made it much easier to understand!” - Gisela Towner

Easy-going introduction to Spindle Spinning

“Maggie Casey presents Spindle Spinning in a relaxed format. All of the vital information is covered, along with some handy tips and tricks. Excellent course, thank you!” - Kelly Calkins

Course curriculum

    1. What You Will Learn

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. About the Instructor

      FREE PREVIEW

    3. Materials You'll Need

      FREE PREVIEW

    4. Introduction

      FREE PREVIEW

    5. Technical Support

    1. Video Lesson

    2. Key Points

    1. Video Lesson

    2. Key Points

    3. Z and S Twist

    1. Video Lesson

    2. Key Points

    1. Video Lesson

    2. Key Points

    3. Winding Yarn Off

    1. Video Lessons

    2. Key Points

About this course

  • $39.99
  • 18 lessons
  • 1 hour of video content

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