Hand Spindles
Spindles
A spindle is a straight rod, typically wooden, that is designed to twist, or spin, fiber into yarn. Some spindles are weighted at the top, middle or bottom of the rod by a whorl. Whorls are typically round and come in a variety of configurations and materials. On spindles with a whorl, there is usually a hook and/or notch to help guide the yarn.
Types of Spindles
Top Whorl – These spindles are configured with the whorl at the top. Ideal for learning to spin with the "park and draft" method, these spindles can spin any yarn.
Bottom Whorl – These spindles are designed with the whorl at the bottom. Turkish spindles fall into this category, but use two cross spars, rather than a whorl, to weight the spindle.
