ok..so I have been looking into getting me a spinning wheel..but Im new at how to do all the different things,for instance,once I get my wheel, can I just pick 2 random colors of yarn from my stash and put them together? or could I use more? (see, I know nothing right now lol) Also, where do you buy the "unspun" wool? Is it sold in stores or is it something I have to order online? Apologize for all the questions, just really curious and ready for some answers lol Thank u so much :)
@CrysalisHooper Yes you can ply two colors of yarn together. You can ply 3 colors together as well. You could use as many as your heart imagines. Unspun wool is called "roving" or "top" or "batts" or "locks" depending on what form you want it in. You can buy unspun wool at a local Sheep and Wool Festival, or a spinning shop. Or you can find it online on sites like ETSY and Artfire.
Very nice, but don't the fabrics warp when knitted as you are not plying from singles.. the yarns you are using are already 'balanced' and when you z-ply them, doesn't that 'unbalance' them?
It is an Ashford Traditional. I can't get the tension right. The bobbin keeps falling off. I keep trying to plug away but I have had to walk away more than once from it.
ok..so I have been looking into getting me a spinning wheel..but Im new at how to do all the different things,for instance,once I get my wheel, can I just pick 2 random colors of yarn from my stash and put them together? or could I use more? (see, I know nothing right now lol) Also, where do you buy the "unspun" wool? Is it sold in stores or is it something I have to order online? Apologize for all the questions, just really curious and ready for some answers lol Thank u so much :)
CrysalisHooper 5 days ago
@CrysalisHooper Yes you can ply two colors of yarn together. You can ply 3 colors together as well. You could use as many as your heart imagines. Unspun wool is called "roving" or "top" or "batts" or "locks" depending on what form you want it in. You can buy unspun wool at a local Sheep and Wool Festival, or a spinning shop. Or you can find it online on sites like ETSY and Artfire.
NeauveauFiberArts 4 days ago
Great video! Am just getting into plying my own yarns for my weaving, and your video was a big help.
livinginthenowable 1 month ago
A knot on the end! DUH! My first attempt came undone,because I didn't knot the end.
teachmyown 2 months ago in playlist Spinning Yarn on a Wheel
Very nice, but don't the fabrics warp when knitted as you are not plying from singles.. the yarns you are using are already 'balanced' and when you z-ply them, doesn't that 'unbalance' them?
MuttonbirdnTaters 7 months ago
It is an Ashford Traditional. I can't get the tension right. The bobbin keeps falling off. I keep trying to plug away but I have had to walk away more than once from it.
officermom50 8 months ago
Thank you. I am having such a hard time with mine, I swear I am going to throw it out the window.
officermom50 8 months ago
@officermom50 oh noes! what kind do you have?
NeauveauFiberArts 8 months ago
Can you please tell me where did you got your wheel from? Thanks
officermom50 8 months ago
@officermom50 the wheel is an Ashford Country Spinner. You can purchase one online or thru any Ashford dealer.
NeauveauFiberArts 8 months ago
thank you for posting this video. Amazing to watch.
lesliewind338 10 months ago
I found this video which tells it all so clearly.
lesliewind338 10 months ago
Just when I am about to y for the first time
lesliewind338 10 months ago
Thank you! Love the beehives. Fun video.
bluejean500 10 months ago
I am also curious about the wheel is it custom I don't think I have seen it before.
jenileo32 10 months ago
Thank You for the vid....I sure like your spinning wheel. Is it a custom ??
MinnesotaFlash 10 months ago
Thanks so much, very useful vid for me!!
RedRaven219 1 year ago
Awesome! thanks for the texture ideas. I will be plying yarn for the first time this weekend!!
thebachars 1 year ago