Spin Worsted-style - The Short Draw
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Uploaded by ruthmacgregor on Aug 9, 2008
This drafting technique has many names: worsted drafting, short-draw, inchworm.... It's simple and straightforward, as this video demonstrates. With high-quality combed wool (which this is not!), drafting this way makes a smooth, dense yarn.
This technique is great for other combed fibres, too, maximizing the sheen of silk, Tencel, or bamboo, and making sure that that alpaca you want to use as warp will be firm and nep-free.
The fibre used here is a low-grade wool. It was combed, but still contains a few tiny knots and neps. All the same -- it makes a dandy, smooth yarn when drafted this way.
Take a look, then try it yourself!
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Definately the best video I've seen. you focused on technique; As opposed to showing us what you can do, you teach us how to do it. thank you.
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beautiful music, extremely helpful video. its taking me forever to get the pinch draft pinch release and feet coordination. seems simple enough...not
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Thank you. Now I understand short draw. Can't wait to try out a new technique.
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hi im new ,but
just doing a short draw makes the wool worsted.Thanks for listening nelson.oh very nice presentation.
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WOW...very nice and clear. Thank YOU!!!
Well spun!!! great music.
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Thank you so much! I wear hearing aids and really appreciated your clear format. You make it look so simple and relaxing. I hope I can make it look that way too - someday!!!
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Very helpful - thank you!
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What a great video. Thanks so much for demonstrating and adding commentary as well.
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Love it! Great choice of the black skirt to let the wool be very visible. Nice close ups and explanation. I was wondering what the music was? I REALLY enjoyed it :)
amimeinc 2 years ago
Thank you (all of you!).
The music in this video is by a group named Lúnasa, and the song is "Harp and Shamrock". Pretty, isn't it? It's good spinning music, I think. :-)
Ruth
ruthmacgregor 2 years ago