Using Medieval Spindles to Ply Historically Inspired Yarn

I love spinning yarn with medieval spindles but struggle to ply from them. So, I investigated what tools medieval people used to ply yarn.

Her Handspun Habit: How to Ply Yarn from Spindles (Part I)

medieval spindle Archives - Josefin Waltin spinner

Spindle Sticks Medieval Style Spindle Sticks Light Weight Hand Turned

Recreating Historic European Spindle Spinning

Spin Something Lofty on Your Spindles – PLY Magazine

Using Medieval Spindles to Ply Historically Inspired Yarn – Jillian Eve

15thcenturyspinning Using experimental archaeology to learn 15th century spinning techniques

Spinning Angora Rabbit Fiber to Knit a Vintage 1960s Hat Pattern

in-hand spindle Archives - Josefin Waltin spinner

distaff Archives - Josefin Waltin spinner

Medieval clothing male and female hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy

Drop spindle hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy

Spinning Archives – Jillian Eve

Plying Yarn With a Twister by Diana Sullivan

Spinning Archives – Jillian Eve