Beginning spinning part 2

[schnitzle]

SO useful! The bit about the sample is great. I love your videos :D

[chicksinrubber]

I am so pleased they have been helpful to you, getting over the first little hurdle is hard when you have no teacher on hand.

[TxEncantada]

Perfect! I just got an Ashford Traditional and this was exactly what I needed to see to get started! Thanks!!

[chicksinrubber]

I am so glad you found it useful, I started with a traddy and still have it.

[MorsmordreMaiden]

I just got myself an Ashford Kiwi, and I was having difficulty with it. These videos are very, very helpful!

[chicksinrubber]

I am so glad you like them, I am planning a DVD of in depth techniques sometime soon, hope to have it ready for next year.

[innerzinc]

Very informative!!! Thank you. :)

[Je11YbeanQueen]

I finally get it- thank you for making such a comprehensive video. I can spend my money on roving now instead of lessons.

[bexstar27]

Thank you!

[chilichihuahua97]

Hi Sue - I really enjoyed watching all of your instructional videos. I am new to spinning and recently purchased an Ashford traditional wheel to learn on. Even though I've taken a beginner's spinning class at my local yarn store, your videos were a HUGE help to me and I wanted to say thank you!!!! You are a natural teacher - keep those videos coming. :-) P.S. Loved the carding/combing info too.

[chicksinrubber]

If I were to have video for sale where would you all be most likely to find details? Magazines, Here, my web site ?

[chilichihuahua97]

Your website - I have it bookmarked!

[Felismonstrosa]

Normally I'd say in magazines, Yarn Forward in particular.

[oisin10708]

Can I ask what's your favorite fiber for spinning?

[chicksinrubber]

I have so many fav's, Cormo from Tasmania probably first followed very closely by cashmere, silk, alpaca, merino, angora, camel

[oisin10708]

Again, vey instructive -= never thought of breaking off the plied sample to keep for matching later!

Thanks

Catherine

[chicksinrubber]

Hi Catherine,

thaks for the comments, I had quick look at your spinning video, didn't see how long ago, and I am sure you have spent many more hours perfecting since then, you might find it helpful to decide which hand to keep forward and which back on the yarn.

[oisin10708]

Yes, I've since settled on left hand front.

[chicksinrubber]

(follow on)The front hand controls the twist and the back hand controls the fibre as it comes forward. If spinning short draw, use the front hand only to draw forward out of the mass, if you use both hands drawing apart you could easily end up with thin bits in your spinning.

[IrreverentFilms]

Thanks! I've just started spinning with a homemade drop spindle, but I plan to get a wheel. In fact, I just tried spinning on a double-treadle castle wheel today, and utterly failed to make a decent yarn. I can tell this will take some work. Your video is a great help in terms of seeing, hearing, and learning.

Again, thanks!

[brighidskiss]

Thank you for your informative videos! I am a relatively new spinner and your explanations and demonstration of the spinning process made a lot of sense to me - finally it "clicked" and now I can spin a half-decent yarn ;)

[willowwolf123]

Ohh do share the wheel you are using! Who, what where and when!!

Your videos are wonderful ~ thank you!!

[chicksinrubber]

The wheel I use for these vids is a handmade oak wheel made specially for me by Martin Reeve at P&M woolcraft.

It has a large drive wheel, 22 or 24 inch can't remember off hand and I had it made so that Ashford bobbins flit the flyers so I am never without a bobbin, it has three flyers with three ratios on each so that I can spin any thickness of yarn.

[chicksinrubber]

It is super smooth and the main wheel is detachable also so that I can take it anywhere pretty much. I love it to bits. I have had it now for probably 15 years or so, also have a lendrum double treadle, 2 Ashford joys and 2 Traditionals.

Regards

Sue

[soulschant13]

Multi-tasking...definately a woman's occupation! That's great! Very informative vid. Thanks for sharing your skills!

[artylady]

great intro to spinning at the beginning. thanks for sharing.

[tutleymutley]

I'm a member of the 'tea shoppe knitters' - we spin and eat cake! (and cream teas :-( )

[chicksinrubber]

sounds like a really good balance to me, bet you are not based anywhere near to me though. I was knitting in my local cafe yesterday whilst waiting for an appointment, no-one else seemed interested which is a shame as it is part of a craft gallery.

Sue

[spinalpaca]

Can you do a video on plying. I know you made a sample but how do you make your plying look the same?

[wardgegr]

Hey now! I'm a man and I spin... It's not just for women... I can multi-task just fine.

Great video though! I totally agree about losing weight. When I am spinning I barely eat.

[chicksinrubber]

Just joking honest, I know quite a few male spinners who are often better at it than women. I am sure all practical subjects, (I teach fly fishing as well) depend on which side of your brain is dominant.

Glad you like the vid.