How to Spin on a Charkha with Kate Larson

Build Your Charkha Confidence

Book- and box-style charkhas—used mainly for spinning cotton singles—are captivating, self-contained little devices. These portable, non-electric wheels can travel with you wherever you go and offer the opportunity to spin cotton and other short fibers into fine yarn—fast.

Though the learning curve can feel steep, instructor Kate Larson is here to smooth the process and help you find success learning to spin on a charkha.

In this course, you'll learn how to:

Set up, tune, and maintain your charkha
Find a comfortable setup and spin your first yarn
Spin cotton and other short fibers into high-twist yarn
Troubleshoot common issues
Finish your yarn

Ideal for spinners of all levels, this course provides learning opportunities for both new charkha spinners and those who want to fine-tune their practice. Learn to listen to your charkha, tune it like an instrument, and adjust your movements to spin in harmony.

Kate's hands-on approach has helped spinners across the United States learn the ins and outs of these amazing spinning wheels, and now you can access her full course anytime, anywhere, at your own pace. Many spinners have fallen in love with this incredible spinning wheel, and you could be next.

Included in the Course:

106 minutes of detailed instructional video
Bonus charkha articles and resources
Knitting patterns for using handspun cotton yarn

Materials and Equipment:

Book-, box-, or briefcase-style charkha
A spool of sewing thread
Cotton sliver (recommended) or punis
Maintenance kit specific to your charkha
Optional: Spinning wheel for plying, paper pirns or bobbins and bobbin winder

Note: If you'd like to download this video instead, please visit shop.longthreadmedia.com (this page is for the streaming version of the video).

Reviews

Best Charkha Resource Available!

“I loved every minute of this course. Kate Larson is a very charismatic instructor who delivers incredibly clear advice on how to use a book charkha for the most successful cotton spins. I purchased my own book charkha many years ago and have not given it the attention is deserves because I was not confident in my ability to use it well. This course has been so exceptionally helpful in building my confidence with the charkha and I am already planning on how to use my charkha to spin cotton for entire handknit garments. I can't recommend this course enough. It truly has everything you need to learn charkha spinning as well as many additional resources, articles, and knitting patterns to expand your understanding of charkha spinning and handspun cotton outside of the class. I'm incredibly satisfied with this course and will be referring back to it frequently!” - Drew Sumwalt

Terrific!

“This was a splendid course from Kate, which I would highly recommend to anyone. She covered all the bases involving these fussy little devices, such that I am able to troubleshoot any issues that I may have with my book charkha. I am spinning with far greater efficiency than I ever have, and I’ve overcome some equipment issues that were easily remedied. Super class!” - Debbie Ellis

Kate Larson's Charkha Spinning Class

“Great class! I learned a lot and will be referring back to it many times because it has so much wonderful information. Kate was a great teacher because she took time to explain and demonstrate everything in a calm and easily understood manner. She also had numerous helpful resource materials and downloads. I found out why I was having a challenging time spinning cotton because Kate demonstrated how to adjust the charkha, as well as adjust your body position, and how to correct your spinning techniques. The entire class was a fantastic value. I'm so happy Kate did all that research and pulled everything together into one class. Thank you, Kate! ” - Robin Lindy