The invention relates to a method for making a variable pitch spring (9), in which a spring wire (1) is bent using bending lugs (5, 6) so as to impart a spiral configuration thereto, a gap is formed between the turns by placing, between the turns being formed, the bevelled side of a rotary disc (2) having a rotation synchronised with the spring wire supply, the disc (2) having a bevelled profile that varies along the periphery of the disc, and the spring wire is cut (3) at the end of the formation of each spring.