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Spinning Accessories: Nøstepindes, Orfooks and such

Turned WPI ("wraps per inch") Gauges

WPI Gauges

The Turned WPI (that’ll be “Wraps-Per-Inch”) Gauges have 1″ and 2″ measuring gaps.

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Nøstepindes -- Scandanavian Ballwinders

Nøstepindes -- Scandanavian Ballwinders

The nøstepinde, a “Scandinavian Ball-Winder,” — creates a center-pull ball of yarn the low-tech, old-fashioned way. Fiber artists of every persuasion appreciate this tool’s portability! Some people call them “dibbles”. Turned from a single wood, my gouge and chisel have creative minds of their own as the wood spins at 2,000 RPM and the results are spectacular.

The No. 1 question we’re asked more than any other = “How do you pronounce it?” Well, I’m not an expert, but I say it like “nõsta – pin – dah” and get by with the experts. It helps if you sort of try to speak like a caricature of a Swedish sea captain.

The same piece of wood that will become a nøstepinde might elsewise (hey! a new word!!) become two, three or maybe even four Orfook handles. No two are ever the same. I have the best job! :-)

Nøstepindes (a/k/a nøstepinnes)

Nøstepindes (a/k/a nøstepinnes)

Nøstepinde Instructions

Make a yarnball

Make a yarnball


Our instructions regarding the proper method for wielding the Nøstepinde to the best effect have, for years, been a popular link. Well, we might have modernized the Hatchtown website, but we must honor tradition —
Nøstepinde Instuctions — a blast from the past! LOL