The cheapest way to spin yarn is to twist it up with your fingers, of course, but it’s awkward and would take nearly forever so what’s the next step up? If you are hoping to get slightly more advanced than just your fingers and fiber, you have some options to choose from to get started…
One of the main concerns of new spinners is how long will it take to spin yarn. Well, as you may have guessed already, it depends, but what does it depend upon? That’s where we can get into some specifics, let’s get started. Want to learn handspinning? Check out Woolmaven Handspinning, it’s a course designed…
Overspinning or over twisting yarn is one of the biggest hurdles for many beginning handspinners! You add twist to keep the fiber together, so the yarn doesn’t fall apart (like last time!), and now it’s too much. That yarn is twisting all over the place like it’s a vine, yikes! We’ll go over a few…
Should you use a spindle or a wheel to learn how to spin yarn? It’s a big question that all new handspinners face! How do you know which one is the best for you to start with? To start spinning for the least money, use a spindle. The easiest way to start spinning with a…
Since yarn is really just twisted wool or other spinnable fibers and that seems fairly easy to do, what if you could spin wool into yarn without using a spinning wheel? It’s doable and actually pretty common, fiber enthusiasts the world over have been spinning yarn without wheels for ages! To spin yarn without a…
Beginners looking for a spinning wheel have tons of choices! It’s wonderful to have multiple good options but how do you know what wheel to pick? Let’s get this sorted! We’ll have you on the path to picking a great wheel that suits you and your spinning in no time! Characteristic Top Choice! Best beginner…
Handspinners are always looking for new project that uses handspun yarn. Of course, there’s knitting and crochet but what about weaving with it? Can handspun yarn be used in weaving? You can weave with handspun yarn as long as the yarn used for the warp has tensile strength and is smooth and consistent. 7 Best…
Are you considering plying your handspun yarn but not really sure where to start? I used to avoid plying but now I enjoy it! I just needed to find a method that suits me and most of my spinning. Let’s go over your options so you can pick a few that will work for your…
When you are shopping around for a spinning wheel, you’ll surely come across Louet wheels. Not sure if you’ve seen them? You’d remember, Louet spinning wheels have an interesting look! The real question is how do they perform? Will a Louet wheel work for you or is another brand of spinning wheel a better choice?…
Now that you have spun your yarn, what should you do next? As with most things in handspinning, that depends upon what you want the yarn to do for you and the needs of your project! Here are the ways that you can set the twist in your handspun yarn, including the pros and cons…