It is my wish that you come to find spinning as much fun and as enjoyable as I do. Spinning is relaxing and calming. It’s fun to spin by yourself or with a group of friends. A gathering of friends who are like-minded and understand your passion is a good thing. Spouses and family are required to say, “That’s nice.” Spinners’ groups are also a great way to ask questions and get answers from experienced spinners. Spinning is just like any other skill: it gets better and easier with practice. Learn the uses of different wools, and how to choose yours! You’ll become familiar with the different breeds of sheep and what a particular breed’s fleece is recognized for. There are breeds such as Merino and Ramboulet that have very fine wool and have set the standards for softness in fleece. On the other side of the spectrum, there are breeds raised for hard-wearing wool yarns that might be used for carpeting or other tough fabrics. Learn to prep your fleece using a variety of hand and mechanical methods. While some may prefer prepped fleece so they can start spinning right away, others love the choosing of the fleece, washing it, and making the decision to card or comb the wool depending on whether they want a woolen-spun yarn or worsted-spun yarn. In Spinning 101, you’ll learn everything you need to know to get started! Clear diagrams will help you start spinning! Thorough and easily understandable instructions will teach you the process of spinning. From preparing your wheel, getting comfortable with the rhythm, to learning different techniques, step by step instructions and diagrams will walk you through from beginning to end. Once your yarn is spun, learn how to set it properly! Freshly spun yarn can often have a bit of a twist, called over energized yarn, which can dramatically change the intended look of a knitting or weaving pattern! You’ll learn how to properly block and set your yarn so you can make beautiful projects that show off your creations.
✔ Author(s): Tom Knisely
✔ Title: Spinning 101: Step by Step from Fleece to Yarn with Wheel or Spindle
✔ Rating : 4.6 out of 5 base on (61 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 0811739155
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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