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. Yarn being spun Person spinning Yards per hour single average spinner (mix…
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…
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…
You have to wonder: How do you know that you will like the yarn you are spinning? Here are a few tips on how to increase the likelihood that you’ll spin the yarn you are hoping for. Is Spinning Your Own Yarn Worth It? goes into the costs and benefits of handspinning compared to buying…
How are you going to spin up that wonderful angora wool? I’m sure you have heard the rumor that angora is hard to spin, not so! But…angora is different to spin than most wool, so you need to make a few adjustments in your spinning to get the yarn you are hoping for. Pros And…
Thinking about trying to spin some angora? Maybe you’ve heard that angora is hard to spin and are wondering if you can even use it! Let’s look into spinning angora and get you started in the right direction! Angora wool is not hard to spin, but it does take some practice to get the feel…
As you are searching around for angora wool to buy (or maybe you are shopping for a rabbit!), you’ll come to find that there are different types of angora wool. Which type of angora wool is best to spin and why? The best angora wool to spin is clean, no debris or nepps, and has…
Spinning from the fold, or maybe you’ve heard it referred to as semi worsted spinning? Whatever you call it, what is spinning from the fold and why would you want to do it? Spinning from the fold and semi worsted spinning are both terms for the same technique of taking a 3 inch or more…
Worsted or woolen? These two terms are thrown about everywhere in handspinning! How do you know when you should spin worsted or spin woolen? Spin worsted for a well defined, strong yarn that will highlight your stitches, spin woolen for a softer yarn that will be lighter, have more poof and be more insulating. Let…