{"title":"Spindles","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLooking for Fibres and Yarn Australia?\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eWe stock the full range of Ashford Spindles. Including the ever popular drop spindle, student, top whorl, turkish and collections.\u003c\/h3\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"drop-spindle-classic-design","title":"Drop Spindle - Classic design","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"hikashop_product_description_main\" class=\"hikashop_product_description_main\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDrop Spindle - Classic design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAshfords most popular bottom whorl spindle with removable whorl and unique wire hook. Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAffordable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid silver beech hardwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"hikashop_product_custom_info_main\" class=\"hikashop_product_custom_info_main\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"hikashop_product_custom_info_main_table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"hikashop_product_custom_finish_line\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"key\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"hikashop_product_custom_name_72\" class=\"hikashop_product_custom_name\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003efinish\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan id=\"hikashop_product_custom_value_72\" class=\"hikashop_product_custom_value\"\u003enatural\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"hikashop_product_custom_assembly_line\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"key\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"hikashop_product_custom_name_84\" class=\"hikashop_product_custom_name\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eassembly\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan id=\"hikashop_product_custom_value_84\" class=\"hikashop_product_custom_value\"\u003esome assembly required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"hikashop_product_custom_wheeldiameterandweight_line\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"key\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"hikashop_product_custom_name_87\" class=\"hikashop_product_custom_name\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"wheeldiameterandweight\"\u003ewheel diameter and weight\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan id=\"hikashop_product_custom_value_87\" class=\"hikashop_product_custom_value\"\u003e100mm, 90g (4\", 3oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Good Yarn 2.0","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50502116802845,"sku":"DS","price":26.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/7415\/0941\/files\/The-Good-Yarn-Ashford-Spinning-DS-Drop-Spindle-Classic-1.jpg?v=1760582573"},{"product_id":"drop-spindle-student","title":"Drop Spindle - Student","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"hikashop_product_description_main\" class=\"hikashop_product_description_main\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDrop Spindle - Student\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great student top whorl spindle with a fixed whorl and screw hook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAffordable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid silver beech hardwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrop spindles are an inexpensive and portable way to produce homemade yarn. Spinning wool on a drop spindle is a great way to make yarn for all your crafting projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"hikashop_product_custom_info_main\" class=\"hikashop_product_custom_info_main\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"hikashop_product_custom_info_main_table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"hikashop_product_custom_finish_line\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"key\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"hikashop_product_custom_name_72\" class=\"hikashop_product_custom_name\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003efinish\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan id=\"hikashop_product_custom_value_72\" class=\"hikashop_product_custom_value\"\u003enatural\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"hikashop_product_custom_assembly_line\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"key\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"hikashop_product_custom_name_84\" class=\"hikashop_product_custom_name\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eassembly\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan id=\"hikashop_product_custom_value_84\" class=\"hikashop_product_custom_value\"\u003eassembled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"hikashop_product_custom_wheeldiameterandweight_line\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"key\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"hikashop_product_custom_name_87\" class=\"hikashop_product_custom_name\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"wheeldiameterandweight\"\u003ewheel diameter and weight\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan id=\"hikashop_product_custom_value_87\" class=\"hikashop_product_custom_value\"\u003e80mm, 65g (3⅛\", 2¼oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use a drop spindle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssemble the spindle. Tie a leader (a piece of yarn 1m\/40”) to the shaft under the whorl, wrap it around the shaft and under the hook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpin the spindle clockwise and allow the leader to join onto your prepared fibres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhile keeping the leader pinched with one hand, draft the fibres down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlowly slide your fingers back up the drafted fibres allowing the twist to follow. Once twisted, the yarn will support the weight of the spindle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the spindle spinning while drafting more yarn until the spindle reaches the floor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWind the yarn around the shaft to form a cone \u0026amp; then repeat the process. Slide the cone off the shaft and use either as a single or ply 2 together with the spindle spinning anti-clockwise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find these\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegoodyarn.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/DSS.pdf\"\u003e instructions here\u003c\/a\u003e or see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegoodyarn.com.au\/product-category\/spinning-wheel\/spindles\/\"\u003erest of the range here \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Good Yarn 2.0","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50502116835613,"sku":"DSS","price":16.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/7415\/0941\/files\/The-Good-Yarn-Ashford-Spinning-DSStudent-Drop-spindle-1.jpg?v=1760582577"},{"product_id":"drop-spindle-turkish","title":"Drop Spindle - Turkish","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"hikashop_product_description_main\" class=\"hikashop_product_description_main\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDrop Spindle - Turkish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA spindle with removable bars for winding balls on the spindle and unique wire hook. Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAffordable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid silver beech hardwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"hikashop_product_custom_info_main\" class=\"hikashop_product_custom_info_main\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"hikashop_product_custom_info_main_table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"hikashop_product_custom_finish_line\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"key\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"hikashop_product_custom_name_72\" class=\"hikashop_product_custom_name\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003efinish\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan id=\"hikashop_product_custom_value_72\" class=\"hikashop_product_custom_value\"\u003enatural\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"hikashop_product_custom_assembly_line\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"key\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"hikashop_product_custom_name_84\" class=\"hikashop_product_custom_name\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eassembly\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan id=\"hikashop_product_custom_value_84\" class=\"hikashop_product_custom_value\"\u003esome assembly required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"hikashop_product_custom_wheeldiameterandweight_line\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"key\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"hikashop_product_custom_name_87\" class=\"hikashop_product_custom_name\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"wheeldiameterandweight\"\u003ewheel diameter and weight\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan id=\"hikashop_product_custom_value_87\" class=\"hikashop_product_custom_value\"\u003e155mm, 60g (6\", 2oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Good Yarn 2.0","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50502116868381,"sku":"DSTK","price":42.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/7415\/0941\/files\/The-Good-Yarn-Ashford-Drop-Spindle-Turkish-1.jpg?v=1760582579"},{"product_id":"quill-spindle","title":"Quill Spindle","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"hikashop_product_description_main\" class=\"hikashop_product_description_main\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuill Spindle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace the flyer on your Traditional, Traveller or Elizabeth spinning wheel and enjoy the ancient craft of quill spinning. When spinning from the point the spinner can spin any diameter yarn. The spindle is also useful for bobbin winding. Made from Silver Beech hardwood and strong polished steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"hikashop_product_custom_info_main\" class=\"hikashop_product_custom_info_main\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"hikashop_product_custom_info_main_table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"hikashop_product_custom_finish_accessories_line\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"key\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"hikashop_product_custom_name_157\" class=\"hikashop_product_custom_name\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003efinish\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan id=\"hikashop_product_custom_value_157\" class=\"hikashop_product_custom_value\"\u003elacquered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"hikashop_product_custom_ratios_line\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"key\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"hikashop_product_custom_name_94\" class=\"hikashop_product_custom_name\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"ratios\"\u003eratios\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan id=\"hikashop_product_custom_value_94\" class=\"hikashop_product_custom_value\"\u003etraditional 13.5, 17.5, 21.5, traveller 10.5, 14.5, 17.5, elizabeth 14.5, 19.0, 23.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"hikashop_product_custom_bobbincapacity_line\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"key\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"hikashop_product_custom_name_62\" class=\"hikashop_product_custom_name\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"bobbincapacity\"\u003ebobbin capacity\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan id=\"hikashop_product_custom_value_62\" class=\"hikashop_product_custom_value\"\u003eg (oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"hikashop_product_custom_compatibility_line\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"key\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"hikashop_product_custom_name_82\" class=\"hikashop_product_custom_name\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"compatibility\"\u003ecompatibility\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan id=\"hikashop_product_custom_value_82\" class=\"hikashop_product_custom_value\"\u003e- traditional\u003cbr\u003e\n- traveller\u003cbr\u003e\n- elizabeth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Good Yarn 2.0","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50502116933917,"sku":"QS","price":123.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/7415\/0941\/files\/The-Good-Yarn-Ashford-Spinning-Quill-Spindle-1.jpg?v=1760582582"},{"product_id":"top-whorl-spindle-lacquered","title":"Top Whorl Spindle Lacquered","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"hikashop_product_description_main\" class=\"hikashop_product_description_main\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTop Whorl Spindle Lacquered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpinners have been creating yarn with drop spindles for millennia and we have a wide range of styles from which to choose. Spin a wide range of fibres from superfine on the lightest spindle to long lustrous fleece on the heaviest spindle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same as in the collection but sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAffordable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid silver beech hardwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide range to choose from\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegoodyarn.com.au\/product\/drop-spindle-collection-5-spindles-and-stand-lacquered\/\"\u003eSee the full collection here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"hikashop_product_custom_info_main\" class=\"hikashop_product_custom_info_main\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"hikashop_product_custom_info_main_table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"hikashop_product_custom_finish_line\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"key\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"hikashop_product_custom_name_72\" class=\"hikashop_product_custom_name\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003efinish\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan id=\"hikashop_product_custom_value_72\" class=\"hikashop_product_custom_value\"\u003elacquered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"hikashop_product_custom_wheeldiameterandweight_line\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"key\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"hikashop_product_custom_name_87\" class=\"hikashop_product_custom_name\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"wheeldiameterandweight\"\u003ewheel diameter and weight\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan id=\"hikashop_product_custom_value_87\" class=\"hikashop_product_custom_value\"\u003etws5 - 50mm, 15g (2\", ½oz)\u003cbr\u003e\ntws6 - 60mm, 20g (2⅜\", ¾oz)\u003cbr\u003e\ntws7 - 70mm, 35g (2¾\", 1¼oz)\u003cbr\u003e\ntws8 - 80mm, 50g (3⅛\", 1¾oz)\u003cbr\u003e\ntws9 - 90mm, 80g (3½\", 2¾oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"hikashop_product_custom_other_information_line\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"key\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"hikashop_product_custom_name_106\" class=\"hikashop_product_custom_name\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"other_information\"\u003eother information\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan id=\"hikashop_product_custom_value_106\" class=\"hikashop_product_custom_value\"\u003e- unique wire hook\u003cbr\u003e\n- the whorls are hollow underneath, making them lightweight with maximum momentum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Good Yarn 2.0","offers":[{"title":"50","offer_id":50502147080477,"sku":"TWS5","price":24.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60","offer_id":50502147113245,"sku":"TWS6","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"70","offer_id":50502147146013,"sku":"TWS7","price":26.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"80","offer_id":50502147178781,"sku":"TWS8","price":28.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90","offer_id":50502147211549,"sku":"TWS9","price":29.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/7415\/0941\/files\/The-Good-Yarn-Ashford-Spindles-1.jpg?v=1760583078"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/7415\/0941\/collections\/The-Good-Yarn-Ashford-Spinning-Spindles.jpg?v=1760580799","url":"https:\/\/thegoodyarn.com.au\/collections\/spindles.oembed","provider":"The Good Yarn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}