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The shaft of this spindle is 36" long and the whorl is 3" in diameter. It weighs approximately 4-5 oz Navajo spindles are "thigh spindles". The bottom of the shaft rests on the ground or floor while the top of the shaft is rolled along the thigh. The spinner uses it while seated, either on chair or on the ground.

Use a 0.4 oz to 0.9 oz spindle to spin a fine lace to fingering weight yarn. Use a 0.9 oz to 1.6 oz spindle to spin a fingering, shetland, and sports weight yarn. Use a 1.7 oz to 2.0 oz spindle to spin a shetland, sports, DK, and worsted weight yarn. Use a 2.0 oz to 2.4 oz spindle to spin a DK, worsted, and bulky yarn.