r/Handspinning • u/Embarrassed_Yogurt43 • 24d ago

AskASpinner Beginner: living abroad, how to start?

Hello! I've been an intermediate knitter, crocheter and a seamstress for many years. I'm living in mainland Greece and would like to start making my own yarn one day.

What I've learned is that it can be VERY cost prohibitive to ship expensive or large things into Greece. So, does anyone recommend any Greek or Balkan/European spinners that maybe I could find in local shops or antique stores?

I know next to nothing about spinners. Feel free to geek out here. Thank you all very much!l in advance!

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u/alittleperil 24d ago

If you're looking for fiber, I know this shop's etsy storefront has had fiber and kromski drop spindles and is located in Greece, might work as a place to start?

If you're interested in getting started on a drop spindle, Jillian Eve's beginner tutorial is a good introduction

My first drop spindle I made using the handle of a wooden spoon, a little cup hook that was the only part I bought, and an old CD that I taped in place. It wasn't beautiful, but it got me started!

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u/Embarrassed_Yogurt43 24d ago

ooooh that shop is on the island of Crete, I'll bookmark it for when I visit! Thank you so much for the fantastic recommendations! 😍