@devynethang Yeah, the first one is a little less complicated, but really, not much. Once you get really comfortable with version One, then I really urge you to try version Two. It's not much more difficult, and you can make nice long chains. However, this should all be fun for you, so use whichever version you like best!
@rosemary20001 Hi! I got my Little Joe spindle today. I have almost finished spinning and plying the bit of roving included. This is a really neat trick! and being a guy, I'm tall enough that I can sit on my bed and still spin a long enough single to be able to ply it back on itself. Thanks a bunch!
That is SO COOL!! Too bad I didn't find this when I started spinning my 1/2lb of wool instead of when I was almost done with it, but I'm definitely going to try this for my next project.
One question... is the 3-ply yarn you get from Andean plying considered a "cabled" yarn just like it would be if you took 3 separate singles and plyed them together? I love knitting cables, so I want to spin a yarn that will show them off well, and I hear 3- or 4-ply cabled yarn is best for that. Thanks!
Hi! Thanks for your kind words! Ummm.... Andean plying yields a two ply yarn. Navajo plying yields a three ply yarn. Cabled yarns are made by plying two or more strands together, and then plying that yarn with another yarn. This is how cables are made - cables like what holds up bridges and so forth. It is plied plied yarn - get it? I would guess that any smooth, fairly tightly plied yarn - whether cabled or regular plied - would be great for knitting cables. RST
Oh, how cool it that!? I do a sample of three ply like that just doing the first length, but never thought of keeping it going. I'm excited to try that.
I'm glad you like it! Yes, it makes me feel like a magician, too. I just love this technique and it's just about the only way I ply any more. Thanks for your kind comment.
I love spindle spinning and I love any technique that makes it self sufficient: your navajo plying on the fly is ingenious and I can't thank you enough...
This is amazing! Took me a bit to get (the feeding the yarn through the loop went over my head the first 10 times I tried it) but I tried it with some already spun yarn (so I wouldn't keep dropping the spindle when trying to think) and it clicked. I love it!
This is a video I'll want to come back to. Right now I'm in spinning kindergarten - and I think your technique is spinning grad school. :) When I get more "educated" I'll be back. Looks neat.
Dear one, GIVE TAMMY A HUG For me, TELL HER GRACE IN VERMONT WATCHED AND LOVES THIS AMAZING TEchnique!!!! If you see my other videos I have a link to Tammy in the video ( I think it is the spinning one where I type out her name) How is she doing? Give her my best, grace B.
You make this look so easy!! I can't wait to try it! :D (Once I master basic spinning, that is! *wink*)
tkdshine 6 months ago
@tkdshine Aw, thanks! It is a pretty easy trick, once you master basic spinning. It won't be long, keep practicing! And, thanks!
rosemary20001 6 months ago
What a fantastic little trick!
devynethang 1 year ago
@devynethang Thanks! Glad you like it!
rosemary20001 1 year ago
@rosemary20001 I ordered my very own little Joe yesterday. I can't wait to try this out!
devynethang 1 year ago
@devynethang You'll do great. Did you watch the updated version of the video? You might like it.
rosemary20001 1 year ago
@rosemary20001 Yeah, I watched it too but I think I may have to "Graduate" to that later. The first technique looks a little less complicated.
devynethang 1 year ago
@devynethang Yeah, the first one is a little less complicated, but really, not much. Once you get really comfortable with version One, then I really urge you to try version Two. It's not much more difficult, and you can make nice long chains. However, this should all be fun for you, so use whichever version you like best!
rosemary20001 1 year ago
@rosemary20001 Hi! I got my Little Joe spindle today. I have almost finished spinning and plying the bit of roving included. This is a really neat trick! and being a guy, I'm tall enough that I can sit on my bed and still spin a long enough single to be able to ply it back on itself. Thanks a bunch!
devynethang 1 year ago
How clever! Just yesterday I was wondering if a technique like this existed. Thanks for the how-to!
ladymac111 1 year ago
@ladymac111 You are welcome! I love it.
Now, it's time to move to the other video - I think you'll enjoy streamlining the technique. rosemaryknits
rosemary20001 1 year ago
That is SO COOL!! Too bad I didn't find this when I started spinning my 1/2lb of wool instead of when I was almost done with it, but I'm definitely going to try this for my next project.
One question... is the 3-ply yarn you get from Andean plying considered a "cabled" yarn just like it would be if you took 3 separate singles and plyed them together? I love knitting cables, so I want to spin a yarn that will show them off well, and I hear 3- or 4-ply cabled yarn is best for that. Thanks!
CrunchyConservative 1 year ago
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punkfairy1000 1 year ago
Hi! Thanks for your kind words! Ummm.... Andean plying yields a two ply yarn. Navajo plying yields a three ply yarn. Cabled yarns are made by plying two or more strands together, and then plying that yarn with another yarn. This is how cables are made - cables like what holds up bridges and so forth. It is plied plied yarn - get it? I would guess that any smooth, fairly tightly plied yarn - whether cabled or regular plied - would be great for knitting cables. RST
rosemary20001 1 year ago
Oh, how cool it that!? I do a sample of three ply like that just doing the first length, but never thought of keeping it going. I'm excited to try that.
uncosito 1 year ago
That's fascinating! Thanks for sharing, I'll probably try it some time :-)
SpinningWeird 2 years ago
This technique makes me feel like a magician. Ugly hard singles turn into fuzzy 3-ply, marvelous. Thanks for following through with a great idea.
brent415 2 years ago
I'm glad you like it! Yes, it makes me feel like a magician, too. I just love this technique and it's just about the only way I ply any more. Thanks for your kind comment.
rosemary20001 2 years ago
GENIUS!!!
shivianbalaris 2 years ago
Yes, I agree! Tammy is a pure genius. I'm so thankful that she shared this technique with the spinning world.
rosemary20001 2 years ago
Brilliant! Maybe I'll try this for my "challenge yourself" day of the Tour de Fleece :)
sdamot 2 years ago
mastered this today, great technique
guzzisue 2 years ago
I love spindle spinning and I love any technique that makes it self sufficient: your navajo plying on the fly is ingenious and I can't thank you enough...
tutleymutley 2 years ago 3
This is amazing! Took me a bit to get (the feeding the yarn through the loop went over my head the first 10 times I tried it) but I tried it with some already spun yarn (so I wouldn't keep dropping the spindle when trying to think) and it clicked. I love it!
Saperry1 2 years ago
Thank you !!!! I was trying for a long time, but your video makes me able, to spin navajo. Great!!!
Dryade78 2 years ago
Ingenious and so simple especially if you can't afford a spinning wheel like myself :)
MichelleJonesPhotog 3 years ago
This is a video I'll want to come back to. Right now I'm in spinning kindergarten - and I think your technique is spinning grad school. :) When I get more "educated" I'll be back. Looks neat.
chitchatt2006 3 years ago
You are amazing. I forgot after you taught me this - now I can see how to ply whenever I want! Thank you Rosemary and Tammy!
rockiegirl89 3 years ago
Dear one, GIVE TAMMY A HUG For me, TELL HER GRACE IN VERMONT WATCHED AND LOVES THIS AMAZING TEchnique!!!! If you see my other videos I have a link to Tammy in the video ( I think it is the spinning one where I type out her name) How is she doing? Give her my best, grace B.
Halalsilks 3 years ago
omg, amazing!
thank you so much!!
aliensunset 3 years ago
genius technic. thanx for showing.
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ritarenata 3 years ago