How to take off your single ply yarn from a hand spindle to

How to take off your single ply yarn from a hand spindle to a ball winder. HAND SPUN ART YARNS BY GRACE AT WWW.OURCHURCH.COM/MEMBER/h/hpa/

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[craftybearquilts]

Hi,

Awesome video there is lots of things to learn and wow the videos on you tube for spinners are great. I have drop spindles, Ashford single drive spinning wheel, 2 great wheels, drum carder and a floor loom. I sure went all out but I just love all of this stuff. I hope to meet some new friends that loves to spin.

Karen Watson (age 51) Indiana, USA

[Halalsilks]

Dear Karen so nice to hear from you!!! My ashford is so old, it does not work anymore. I have issues with drop spindles and plying... any suggestions?

Also thanks for your support in watching my video, and I would love to see you spin in action!!

blessings, grace

[bettyblaspheme]

Hi Halalsilks, i too am new to spinning. Could you please tell me how you "cast" the yarn off, as in, how do you tie it, so you dont lose the twist, after you finish, but before you set it?

Also, could you please do us a video of plying with a drop spindle?

kindest...

[Halalsilks]

Dear Betty If you are using a hand spindle just tie it around the hook to keep the twist. All spindles, even on a wheel bobbin, you will find that with time, the twist shall be lost. So if you want a bouncier yarn you can try to gently respin, to put back a bit of twist into it... OR you can like many of us do, slightly overtwist as you spin. On a wheel I will wrap the ply over the Upright maiden and tie it around that. Hope this helps. I will try to do more videos soon, thanks for watching! :)

[Halalsilks]

Part 2.

Let it soak,rinse well.Gently squeeze out excess water & roll in a towel,to extract more water. At this point you can whack it on your counter a few times to help the yarn to soften. Lastly,Hang the damp loop of yarn on a door knob. Lay a can that is not too heavy, like a can of mushrooms or a soup can inside the loop of yarn. Now just let it dry and it will set the twist. :)

[Halalsilks]

NOTE: IF you only have a small amt of yarn or if it is quite delicate, DO NOT use the can method, just use a washcloth or small hand towel to set into the loop to set the twist. I have found that the if the weight is TOO heavy, it can really make your yarn loose it's bounce!! however that is a good yarn for lace...

blessings, grace, always experimenting

[LadyRosewine]

@craftybearquilts, Where did you get your Ashford?

[coopcomp]

Love the way you're using what looks to be a piano stool.

[craftybearquilts]

Thanks for the cool video! You did an awesome job come on with more videos so all of us can learn!

[CrazyTurkBoy]

thanks a lot for these lovely videos

[Halalsilks]

Thanks Betty, I am right now trying to get plying with a drop spindle down pat. I DO have a video that talks of tying off the yarn I think it is in my spinning with grace #1, keep watching towards middle. Thanks for your kind words!

[Halalsilks]

So happy to hear from you, let me know how you like the newest videos. I have to get organized! I just put up a new one on dry kool aid dyeing of wool fleece