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I have to admit, I’m always happy to find other people named Megan/Meagan/Meghan/etc in the crafting world. Having the same name always puts a smile on my face, especially when we are both crafty creative people.

I’m glad to report that this is the case with Megan LaCore from theartofmegan.com, YouTube channel of the same name. She focuses on creating yarn with a drop spindle, but many of the concepts are handy to know even if you’re just a knitter.

Here’s one of her most recent videos, where she teaches us how to create center-pull yarn balls with only our hands:

And here are some of her other videos which I’ve found very helpful in my yarn adventures:

• Spinning Yarn on A Drop Spindle
• Finishing your Yarn (tying & wrapping)
• Plying on a drop spindle using only one ball of yarn

Thanks, Megan, for sharing such great content with the world!

I’m the kind of person who takes pride in making my own tools, even if they don’t work 100%, it’s enough for me to get a good enough sample to determine how much money I want to invest in the next tool. Sometimes I even discover that my jerry-rigged device is more than enough to do the job.

This is why I am excited to have found these instructions for making your own drop spindle. All you need is a wooden wheel (I’ve read of doorknobs and replacement caster wheels being used as well), a dowel, and a picture hook, as well as some simple tools.

I plan on making one of these when it comes time to spin my fleece!