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Recent Spin-In Posts...
Plying from your Spindle A handy technique for efficient spindle plying. Click here
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Carders, Combs and More
A run-down on popular equipment you might like to add to your spinning stash.
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On The Wheel: Deep-V Argyle 1
The first Deep-V post, getting gauge!
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Setting Singles
Finishing your singles yarn for a perfect, squishy singles knit.
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Spinner's Bookshelf
My favourite spinnerly books.
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Experimentation Day - The Results
A bundle of fun with carding, blending and spinning samples.
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How Twisty are Last Week's Singles?
How to work out the amount of twist in your yarn if it's been sitting for a while on the bobbins.
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Measuring Wraps Per Inch
The title says it all really!
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Fulling Your Yarn
Planning to spin and felt a project? How to get the most out of yarn you want to full.
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Spinning Videos
Youtube is a great resource for short spinning videos on any number of different topics. Be aware though, that some of the people posting videos may be beginners themselves, and may be presenting a method which works for them, but is not necessarily the best way of doing something.
The following list is of videos I think are really great - keep an eye out for anything else that these spinners post too, it's sure to be worth a look!
Drop Spindle Basics
Abby Franqemont introduces you to the art of spinning on a drop spindle here.
Spindlicity: Spinning from the Fold
Beth Smith demonstrates spinning using a supported long draw from the fold here.
Maggie Smith SOAR Spinning Scholar
Maggie Smith demonstrates spinning on a spindle here.
Tying a Leader on a Spinning Wheel
Beth Smith demonstrates an easy, non-slip method of attaching your new leader here.
Spinning With a Wheel
Abby Franquemont demonstrates spinning on a wheel here.
Plying, Part 1
Abby Franquemont demonstrates plying using a spinning wheel and lazy kate here.
Sunday Spin-a-Long
Knitting Tutorials
- Steeking Made Easy - Part 1 Why Steek? Gather your supplies.
- Steeking Made Easy - Part 2 Knitting the Steek swatch, and some tips on Fair Isle knitting.
- Steeking Made Easy - Part 3 The Chop!
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