Joann describes this as her "quick-and-dirty method" for washing wool. Depending on the fleece and whether you like some grease left on your wool for spinning, this may be the method for you. spinoffmagazine.com..quick-and-dirty-method-for-washing-wool The Easy Peasy Natural Dyeing eBook...
Wool is probably the most popular fiber to spin, largely because of its versatility. It is also the easiest fiber for beginners to spin. There are several different breeds of sheep, and each breed offers a different type of wool. It is well worth the time to learn the characteristics and ...
for the purpose of regulating the speed by which the yarn winds onto the bobbin.When spinning, a brake is used to hold the bobbin still while the flyer continues
Beginners may find it easier to spin from the fold when spinning 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 fib...
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I set out to knit hats for this winter and began with a very simple recipe. This a women’s small hat as I made it for my teenage daughter. I cast on 84 stitches using a long tail cast on, using worsted weight wool of the andes yarn from Knit Picks. The long tail cast on is ...
Beginners may find it easier to spin from the fold when spinning 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 fib...
easy to learn, and extremely relaxing. My mission for the Joy of Handspinning is to provide an open forum of learning and sharing, as well as, providing the very best spinning equipment and fibers to get beginners started and to supply the creative needs of advanced spinners, weavers and fi...
Spinning angora is very different than spinning wool. It is very soft and slippery, therefore beginners find it difficult to spin 100% angora. Spinning Wheel Angora should be spun at a high speed with little or no tension. Adding a little wool to the fiber will make it easier to spin. ...