Turkish Drop Spindle (Bottom Whorl) for Center-Pull Yarn

Turkish Drop Spindle (Bottom Whorl) for Center-Pull YarnHardwood Turkish Drop Spindle for Traditional Hand Spinning This hardwood Turkish drop spindle for hand spinning allows you to spin fiber while winding a ready to use center pull ball as you work. Unlike a top whorl spindle, the Turkish style uses crossed arms that form a removable base. As you spin, the yarn is wrapped around the arms, creating a compact center pull turtle. When finished, the arms slide free and the yarn lifts off cleanly already

Hardwood Turkish Drop Spindle for Traditional Hand Spinning

This hardwood Turkish drop spindle for hand spinning allows you to spin fiber while winding a ready-to-use center-pull ball as you work.

Unlike a top-whorl spindle, the Turkish style uses crossed arms that form a removable base. As you spin, the yarn is wrapped around the arms, creating a compact center-pull “turtle.” When finished, the arms slide free and the yarn lifts off cleanly — already wound and ready for plying, knitting, or crochet.

The balanced hardwood shaft provides steady rotation and consistent twist. Its bottom-whorl design offers long spin times, making it well suited for fine to medium yarns. The spindle also disassembles flat, fitting easily into a project bag for travel or quiet handwork sessions.

For those exploring spinning beyond the basics — whether in homeschool handwork, Waldorf upper grades, or adult fiber practice — the Turkish spindle offers a traditional and satisfying method of yarn making.

How a Turkish Spindle Differs

The crossed arms act as both whorl and yarn winder. This creates a tidy center-pull ball directly on the spindle, eliminating the need for rewinding before use.

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Product Details

• Material: Solid hardwood
• Finish: Smooth oil finish
• Shaft Length: 10 3/16 inches (25.9 cm)
• Cross Arm Length: 5 1/8 inches (13 cm) each
• Style: Bottom whorl Turkish spindle with removable arms
  
• Maker: Revolution Fibers

Product Features

• Spins and winds a center-pull ball simultaneously
• Balanced bottom-whorl design for steady rotation
• Removable arms for easy yarn removal
• Disassembles flat for storage or travel
• Suitable for wool, alpaca, silk, and drafting-friendly fibers