Handspinning technique - From the Fold

Beginners may find it easier to spin from the fold when spinning long staple and slippery fibers, like angora and silk, instead of spinning from the end of the fiber. Fold a lock of fiber evenly over the forefinger of the back hand, and keep the ends tucked in the palm of the hand. Draw a few fibers from the center of the folded area, and make the join from this point. Continue drafting the fibers from the center of the lock. You can also draft the fiber from the tip of your finger as an alternative.

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