Drop Spindle Workshop - 50% depositGive the traditional craft of drop spindle spinning a twirl! This is a fun introduction to spinning for beginners and is a prelude to learning to spin on a wheel should you wish to go further. By the end of this practical workshop, you will have an understanding of the characteristics of different fibres used for spinning, and a working knowledge of the techniques necessary to enable you to design and spin your own yarns. You will learn to prepare raw

and a working knowledge of the techniques necessary to enable you to design and spin your own yarns

20% Cashmere blend

72% Kid Mohair / 28% Mulberry Silk

Hand wash in cold water

Blockers are not varnished so you can paint or varnish them as you want

Blocking also gives the knit it's form and opens up the stitch pattern

Machine washable (we recommend gentle cycle in a washing bag)

For a 4-ply version

Gentle machine wash 30°C or hand wash

Warm to the touch

What will I learn

Extra Chunky single ply yarn