Went and bought a proper drop spindle with a hook on it and I'm getting better at this, I think.

not making it thin enough or consistently the same size, but someone in the SCA can help me later

they're definitely good for that.

does it mean you're slowing down on the crocheting?

Nope, just giving my hands more to do.

another step in the crochet process, too. I'll use the yarn I make for crochet

okay cool.

I made yarn!

oh cool!

Awesome!