My First Drop Spindle

Spin wool into yarn!  Use this spindle to practice this timeless craft.  A creative alternative to the spinning wheel.  An excellent craft project for children as well as adults.  Complete history and instructions included. Spinning was a necessity in Colonial America and children and adults alike learned to use a drop spindle at a very early age.  The drop spindle was used to spin raw fibers into yarn which could then be knitted or woven into useful objects for the home or personal use.