Spin-Off – September 2019

Fall 2019 • Spin Off 43

Assembly

1 

With the box sitting on one short end, mark the

placement of the swivels on the other short end:

there should be one hole for each spindle, located far

enough apart that the spindles will not touch each other

or the box. Then, using a Swiss Army knife or other

tool, poke holes that are large enough for the swivels to

pass through.

2 

Using a small piece of yarn, tie the swivels to the

stick (Figure 1), spacing them as far apart as the

holes in the box. Tie tightly to avoid a gap between the

stick and the swivel.

Sundry Swivels

There are various types of fi shing swivels

available. You want to fi nd swivels that spin

easily and freely and have an eye large enough to

fi t your spindle hooks. I have tried several types

and brands, and they have all performed well.

One of the many joys of spindles is their portabil-

ity; I always fi nd room for spindles when I trav-

el. I keep several swivels in my travel notions

bag and have always been able to easily source

the rest of the supplies. Often a cardboard box is

available if you inquire at a store or hotel.

Types of fi shing swivels.

From left: scrap yarn, chopsticks, and fi shing swivels.

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You will need

• Shoebox or cardboard box
  that, sitting on end, is taller
  than your spindles and wide
  enough for them to stand side
  by side.


• Pen or marker.


• Tool to poke holes into your
  cardboard box, such as a Swiss
  Army knife with reamer/awl,
  scissors, or knitting needle.


• A stick or two. (I have used
  twigs, chopsticks, coffee stir
  sticks, knitting needles, and
  popsicle sticks.)


• About a yard of yarn.


• One fi shing swivel for each
  spindle. (The swivel eye
  should be large enough for
  your spindle hook.)


• Tap e s tr y ne e dle.

Figure 1