There are several drop spindles available in stores and the internet, so you have to find the right model that fits your needs and personal preference. The Ideal Drop Spindle The drop spindle weight will rely on the kind of yarn you need to spin, like heavy spindle or heavy yarn. A drop spindle weighing more than 4 ounces, or similar to a medium-sized apple may be too heavy for regular use. The process is frequently used to create cloth, although you will also find that the approach is very common in other types of activities like basket making. Weaving has been present for thousands of years and is very popular in the modern age, as it was back in ancient history. History The goddess Minerva is believed to be the one who introduced the technique of weaving to human beings. Position the loose end of the leader yarn on the end of the loosened wool. Pinch the fibers and leader yarn together, thereby allowing the drop spindle to suspend, then spin the drop spindle in a clockwise manner to start spinning. The fibers from the wool will start to draft right onto the leader yarn. Repeating the Process The one end of the color yarn rolls to the top at the far right or the far left side of the bottom. Ensure that everything remains secure and tight. Slowly weave the yarn across the strings found at the base. Weave the yarn over and under the base strings evenly. The weave becomes uneven or may even present holes if you do not weave properly or make mistakes. Afterwards, the fleece should be checked for some short guard hairs because any fiber that is shorter than one inch will not look good after being spun. Thus, the best way is to remove these short and useless fibers and discard of them completely. Getting started Once the wool has been collected, they have to be placed into the electric carders, if electric carding machinery is convenient. You can change and adjust some of the techniques, however, depending on what you are trying to achieve. You should know some of the basic twisting and spinning methods to create even lines and patterns. Here is some more information on how to begin. Twisting First Tie the yarn around the shaft of the drop spindle.