How to Make Thread in OSRS: A Step-by-Step Guide

Thread is a small but essential item in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) that players often overlook until they need it for crafting, quests, or repairs. Whether you’re stitching leather armor or completing a task like “Animal Magnetism,” knowing how to make thread efficiently can save you time and gold. In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about making thread in OSRS, from gathering materials to crafting it yourself, with tips to optimize your process. Let’s dive into the world of thread-making and ensure you’re never caught without this handy resource!

Before you can make thread, you’ll need to gather the right materials. In OSRS, thread isn’t something you craft from scratch in the traditional sense—it’s typically obtained through spinning wool. Here’s how to get started with the materials.

Where to Find Sheep

The primary source of wool, which you’ll turn into thread, comes from shearing sheep. Sheep are scattered across Gielinor, and finding them is your first step.

• Lumbridge: Head to the sheep pen just north of Lumbridge Castle. It’s beginner-friendly and close to a bank.
• Falador: The farm south of Falador has plenty of sheep and is near the Crafting Guild.
• North of Ardougne: A lesser-known spot with sheep, ideal if you’re in the area for quests.

Getting a Pair of Shears

To shear sheep, you’ll need shears. These are easy to obtain:

• General Stores: Buy shears from any general store, like the one in Lumbridge, for just a few coins.
• Farming Shops: Shops like Sarah’s Farming Shop in Falador sell shears.
• Spawn Points: Grab free shears from the Lumbridge Castle kitchen or the Crafting Guild (requires level 40 Crafting to enter).

Shearing Sheep for Wool

Once you have shears, click on a sheep to shear it. Each successful shear gives you one piece of wool, though sheep may occasionally run out of wool temporarily. Keep clicking until your inventory is full—28 wool if you’ve got no other items!

Spinning Wool into Thread

With wool in hand, the next step is spinning it into thread. This requires a spinning wheel, a staple of OSRS crafting.

Locating a Spinning Wheel

Spinning wheels are found in several convenient locations:

• Lumbridge: The 2nd floor of Lumbridge Castle has a spinning wheel, perfect for new players.
• Falador: The Crafting Guild (level 40 Crafting required) offers a wheel near sheep fields.
• Seers’ Village: A wheel in the house south of the bank, great for mid-level players.

How to Use a Spinning Wheel

Using a spinning wheel is straightforward:

1. Approach the spinning wheel with wool in your inventory.
2. Click the wheel and select “Spin Wool” from the crafting interface.
3. Choose “Ball of Wool” (not thread directly—we’ll get there!). Each wool becomes a ball of wool, granting 2.5 Crafting XP.

Note: Thread itself isn’t a direct spinning option, but balls of wool are a key stepping stone, as thread is often derived from wool-related activities or purchased.

Obtaining Thread Without Crafting

If crafting isn’t your style, you can skip the spinning process entirely. Thread is widely available through other means in OSRS.

Buying Thread from Shops

Thread is sold in several shops across Gielinor:

Shop	Location	Price
Dommik’s Crafting Store	Al Kharid	4 coins
Romily Weaklax’s Pie Shop	Varrock (Cooking Guild)	4 coins
Fancy Clothes Store	Varrock	4 coins

Stock up with 100-200 thread at a time—its low cost makes it an easy grab.

Looting Thread from Drops

Thread also drops from certain enemies, though it’s less reliable:

• Goblins: Common low-level foes like those near Lumbridge drop thread occasionally.
• Men/Women: Human NPCs in towns can drop thread, especially during early-game combat.
• H.A.M. Members: Higher drop rate, but requires thieving or combat in the H.A.M. Hideout.

Using Thread in OSRS

Now that you’ve got thread, what can you do with it? It’s a versatile item with practical uses.

Crafting with Thread

Thread is essential for leatherworking and other crafts:

• Leather Armor: Combine thread with leather (tanned hides) to make items like leather gloves or chaps. Each item uses one thread.
• Repairs: Fix items like the Ava’s Accumulator during “Animal Magnetism” with thread.

Quest Requirements

Thread pops up in several quests:

• “Animal Magnetism“: Use thread to repair the accumulator.
• “Sheep Shearer“: While it’s more about wool, it ties into the thread-making process indirectly.

Always keep a few threads in your bank for unexpected quest needs!

Tips for Efficient Thread Production

Maximize your thread-making efficiency with these pro tips.

Optimize Your Route

Plan a route that minimizes travel time:

• Lumbridge Loop: Shear sheep north of the castle, spin wool on the 2nd floor, bank downstairs—repeat.
• Falador Efficiency: Shear south of Falador, use the Crafting Guild wheel, and bank in Falador.

Banking and Inventory Management

Keep your inventory light:

• Bank wool or balls of wool after shearing to avoid full inventories.
• Buy thread in bulk from shops if you’re short on time—stackable and cheap!

Alternative Money-Making Method

While thread itself isn’t profitable, spinning wool can be a low-level money-maker:

• Shear wool (free), spin into balls (2.5 XP each), sell balls of wool for ~100-150 gp each on the Grand Exchange.
• Not a gold mine, but it offsets costs and trains Crafting!

Making thread in OSRS might seem trivial, but it’s a skill every player should master. Whether you’re shearing sheep and spinning wool or simply buying it from a shop, having a steady supply ensures you’re ready for crafting and quests. Start with Lumbridge for ease, scale up to Falador or Seers’ Village as you level, and keep a stash in your bank. With this guide, you’ll never be threadless again—happy crafting!