The 8 Best drop spindles (2023 reviews)

The happy classy oz spindle should be able to handle its purpose and duties with ease. Sewing machines are so finely tuned that using a thicker factory made thread will cause them to ball up. You can spin thin thread on this drop spindle but it’s easier on a spinning wheel. It makes it easier to park it and wind without unwinding.

This drop spindle has pretty good balance and works well. It is 10" long, rounded on both tips, has a 2.5" whorl, and weighs 1.8 ounces-2 ounces. It's withstood a lot of falls on tile with no damage. The balance is good, the weight is appropriate for a beginner.

Why We Like This:

Simple design, easy to use, wood is smooth and doesn't splinter
Uality light weight spinner, great for spiining your wool and easy for beginners
Good spindle, simple and def does the job well

Best little Spindle: Happy Classy drop Spindle

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The happy classy drop spindle should be able to handle its purpose and duties with ease. It is a great spindle for those starting out spinning. It is 12" long, has a 3" whorl, and weighs 2.4 ounces. The groove in the whorl is especially useful for a beginning spinner. It’s wood finish makes it very easy to use. It’s also a beautiful display piece.

Why We Like This:

A nice weight and spins well
Beautifuly balanced spindle, has a smooth long spin
Well balanced and easier to use
Spindle to spin a fingering, shetland, and sports weight yarn

Best for Intermediate drop Spindle spinner: Dicha drop Spindle

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This kit is a fabulous way to begin spinning fiber. It comes with a drop spindle and a detailed instructions, 5.6 oz of 100% merino wool tops/roving(50% 66s+50%70s)-8 varieties-0.7oz of each including a drop spindle and a detailed instructions, and the drop spindle is wood and spins smoothly, evenly and without drag. The drop spindle is smooth and nicely weighted.

The flower drop spindle doesn’t spin yarn as easily as others. It’s utterly calming and the wool provided is perfect for newbies. The roving selection is lovely, plus they included a nice little bonus bundle, and the box, while not sturdy (its cardboard) is cute.

Why We Like This:

Amazing kit for first time drop spinning
Wool is soft with very mild smell natural wool smell
A great way to get started spinning
Great instructions and high quality drop spinner

Best weight: Revolution fibers drop Spindle

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We know from years of feedback from readers, customers and amazon sellers, what most people want in a convenient and appropriate spindle. The revolution fibers drop spindle is exactly that - it's a simple spindle that hits all the right notes. It is ideal for many different types of yarn weights, from baby to worsted and countless fibers, including wool, cotton, alpaca, sari silk, and more. Because of the weight of this spindle, it is great for fingering weight yarn and heavier. It is sturdy and well made.

It comes with the revolutionary fibers top whorl drop spindle, so you get everything you need to start spinning yarn in minutes. It has great weight and holds yarn so well. All of the surfaces are really smooth and won't catch any of your fibers. It is well polished without any burrs or rough spots. This is a lovely drop spindle.

Why We Like This:

Nice sturdy drop spindle, lovely wood
A very versatile and forgiving drop spindle
8 inches looking for beautiful wool rovings to practice your spinning

Best for Perfect Gift Idea: Ywnyt drop Spindle

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The ywnyt drop spindle's material feels more premium than its price would suggest. It is great for beginners and advanced users, perfect gift idea. It can be knitted, woven, used in felting, pom poms, crochet, and general crafts.

Why We Like This:

Perfect drop spindle yarn kit for beginners and advanced users
Portable, easy to use, and storage
Delivers what they promise

Best weight Spindle: Generic drop Spindle

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Next on the list, we've got yet another spindle that manages to win our hearts. It's the generic drop spindle and it's widely considered as one of the best convenient spindle you can buy. Yarn spinning wheel, a very simple but satisfying hobby of spinning wool can be knitted, woven, and used in felting, pom's, crochet, and general crafts. This spinning wheel is ergonomic, and easy-to-use once you get the hang of it, and it's a fun way for anyone of any age to learn the basics of spinning your own yarn.

The hand spindle remains one of the most productive, versatile, and convenient tools for creating stunning custom yarns from home. It can be used in felting, pom's, crochet, and general crafts. This is a good weight spindle for spinning knitting worsted weight or bulky yarns. It is especially recommended for beginning spinners.

Why We Like This:

Portable, easy to use, and storage
Delivers what they promise

Best for advance users: Gzyuuli drop Spindle

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Gzyuuli makes beautiful and great spindle with classic and smartly choosen materials. There is a learning curve if you are just starting out with spinning on a drop spindle, but it works well for intended purpose. The spindle is perfect for beginners. It is great for beginners and advance users, perfect gift idea.

Why We Like This:

Portable, easy to use and storage
Lot of satisfied buyers

Best for beginners: Revolution fibers beautiful Spindle

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The revolution fibers beautiful spindle is capable of outshining several other spindle featured in this list in overall features in its price range. The hand spindle remains one of the most productive, versatile, and convenient tools for creating stunning custom yarns from home. This distributes the center of gravity out from the axis and makes the spindle spin slower, giving you more time to draft. It will keep spinning longer than lighter ones.

This is a perfect spindle, especially for beginners. The shaft is long enough you can roll it to spin it even with a fairly large cop of yarn. The center of the whorl is thinner and lighter than the fat edges. It’s very sturdy but not too heavy.

Why We Like This:

Has a nice deep notch in the whorl
Beautiful spindle with lovely pattern on the wood
Rim weighted, decent weight, perfectly balanced, easy spindles