Drop Spindle Workshop

The history of making yarns is a long one, and while styles have evolved, the basic approach remains the same. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to use a drop spindle to create your own yarn and discover what gives yarn its structure. We’ll explore fibers, drafting, twist, and plying. Helping you understand why some yarns become favorites and what makes others more challenging to work with.

Class Materials Provided:

• Drop spindle
• Three types of roving from three different sheep breeds

What You’ll Leave With:

• Your own drop spindle
• Your newly spun yarn (historically, students complete 6–36 yards of a two-ply yarn)

Perfect for curious beginners and fiber lovers ready to explore spinning.

Guest Instructor: Linda Dean

We are excited to have Linda at Stitch & Revel teaching Drop Spindle. Linda is a long time, self taught crocheter, a Professional member of the Crochet Guild of America (CGOA), a Master in Advanced Stitch and Technique, Fundamentals and Basics (by CGOA), a Certified Instructor/Teacher with The Craft Yarn Council (CYC), and serves as a Past President of the Board of Directors as well as the Chairperson for the Masters Committee with CGOA. You can find her published designs in various outlets, as well as self published. Linda is an experienced and respected instructor who teaches at national and regional conferences, as well as select local yarn shops.