Spinning yarn
Twisting raw wool into your own yarn on a drop spindle or spinning wheel.
Spinning yarn
- To start
- $30
- Each month
- $10
- Time
- 2 hours a week
- Sessions
- 30 minutes or more
- Where
- At home
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It has a steady rhythm you can sink into.
- It slows your head right down.
- It's hands-on from start to finish.
- It asks almost nothing of your body.
You’ll like it if
- You want to build something of your own
- You want to switch off
- You want to make things
Maybe not if
- You want to enjoy it from day one
- You want a workout
- You want something fast and exciting
What it feels like
Spinning yarnAverage craft & Making hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$30Cheaper to start than 55% of hobbies
$10Over a year, more than the kit
$150About $1 an hour at 2 hours a week
Before you buy
Borrow from a friend or buy second-hand first. Upgrade once you know you will keep going.
Your first session
Spin a few metres of lumpy yarn on a drop spindle from carded wool.
30 minutes or moreAt homeEasy to start
Questions
How much does spinning yarn cost to start?
About $30 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $10 a month once you are going.
How much time does spinning yarn take?
About 2 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 30 minutes or more.
Can I do spinning yarn at home?
Yes. Fits in a bag.
Is spinning yarn good for beginners?
Yes. It is easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Spin a few metres of lumpy yarn on a drop spindle from carded wool.
Do I need other people for spinning yarn?
No. It works fine on your own.