Spinning

• Brief History of Spinning
• Handspinning - Why?
• Wool and Other Fibres for Handspinners
• Preparing Wool for Handspinning
• Thoughts on Learning to Spin

Spinning Wheels

• How Flyer Wheels Work
  • Bobbin-lead wheels
  • Flyer-lead wheels
  • Double-drive wheels
• Choosing a Spinning Wheel
• Buying a Spinning Wheel
• Indian Book or Box Charkha

Handspindles

• Introduction to Handspindles
• Spindle Reviews
• Tips and Tricks for Spindle Spinning

Building Your Own

• Handspindle
• Lazy Kate
• Knitting Needles

Publications

• Introduction
• Videos
• Books
• Links - Handspinning on the Web

Gallery of Spinning Wheels and Finished Textiles

Glossary