Product Details

Try your hand at drop-spindling with creamy White Shetland Roving paired with our handmade Paradise Fibers Artisan Drop Spindles. Our 29 micron Shetland top is light and soft with a gentle sheen and 3.5" staple length. Take your hand spinning to the next level with our well-balanced wooden drop spindles with a polished finish and 8" shaft which allows "down the thigh" propulsion for high speed spinning. Enjoy tutorials from Schacht and Interweave sent directly to your inbox to help you get started handspinning!

Each Spinning Kit comes with the option of adding a bottle of eco-friendly SOAK in either the reviving citrus scent Yuzu or the red-tea inspired scent Celebration. This plant-derived formula is gentle and safe to use on spun fiber and knits, making your finished project soft and delightfully scented.

 Kit includes:

• Paradise Fibers Artisan Drop Spindle - in ONE of the following styles (comes with fabric drawstring bag)
• Multi-colored - Blocky OR Rounded Whorl
• Solid Rosewood - Blocky OR Rounded Whorl
• Solid Rosewood Ripple - Blocky Whorl

• White Shetland Roving in ONE of the following quantities
• 4 oz White Shetland Roving 
• 8oz White Shetland Roving 
• 16oz White Shetland Roving 

• SOAK Wash - Celebration OR Yuzu 3oz Bottle (optional)

• Downloadable links to free tutorials and information on Drop Spindles and Handspinning from Schacht and Interweave. You will receive links in your inbox after ordering your spinning kit.

White Shetland Details:

• Microns: 29-31mic
• Fiber Length: 90mm
• Top/Roving Length: 4 meters per 100g
• Top/Roving Width: 1 inch

Artisan Drop Spindles Details:

• Shaft length: 8"
• Whorl diameter: 3"
• Weight: approx. 60g

SOAK details:

• Just Soak and squeeze. No need to rinse. Lay knits flat to dry.
• made with plant derived and renewable ingredients
• biodegradable, phosphate-free, dye-free, sulphate-free
• safe for hand or machine washing (including HE)
• Yuzu: Clean with a peel. Pucker up and give your laundry some love with a kiss of tart citrus + crushed eucalyptus.
• Celebration: Inspired by the essence of Red Tea. Sweet, delicate and absolutely delicious, this perennial favourite smells like good, clean fun.