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Interesting potpourri of facts and useful information about handspinning and weaving yarns and techniques: plying, twist, tension, chemistry of fibres, fleece and different handspinning methods  
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Handspinning Information

Spinning Info **NEW**
Charkha Spinning
Information about and suppliers of charkha spinning.
Dolly's Sweater
The sweater knit from Dolly, the cloned sheep.
A Yarn Tells a Story
A 3 metre piece of yarn tells of Norse explorations
Fibre Information
A collection of useful knowledge about various fibres and their characteristics.
Handspun Hats
A free hat knitting pattern using handspun yarns.

Handspun Merino Socks
These socks are easy to spin and can be made from leftovers in your fibre stash.

Dog Hair Spinning
Information about spinning dog hair or chiengora.
E-Bay Watch
Look for cashmere and other exotic spinning fibres at E-Bay.
EBay Watch
Check on eBay for spinning wheels and fibre.
How to Spin a Cabled Yarn
You can easily spin wonderful novelty yarns by cabling any plied yarns together.
How Your Spinning Wheel Spins
How you can control the twist and tension on your wheel.
How Your Spinning Wheel Spins
How the scotch tension and brake work on your spinning wheel.

Pop Goes the Weasel
Is this a spinning song?

McMorran Balance
A McMorran Balance is a useful tool for figuring out how much yarn you have left.

Drop Spindle Spinning - You Tube

Mudchute Farm
Did you know that Mudchute Farm in the heart of London has many rare breeds of sheep?

Renaissance Faire
A handspinning demonstration at a Renaissance Faire.
Seed Stitch Hat
I knit this hat using handspun Corriedale rovingand machine felted it.
Selecting a Fleece for Handspinning
Some things to consider when you are selecting a fleece for your handspun project.

Spider Silk
Have you ever wondered if the silk of the spider can be used?

Spinning Equipment
A photo gallery of old spinning equipment found at the Science Museum in London.
Spinning Pet Fur
Is spinning your pet's fur illegal in New Jersey?

Turkish Spindle - Product Review
A Turkish spindle is an ingenious invention that forms a centre-pull ball as you spin.

Verulamium
A visit to Verulamium to see ancient Roman spindles, artifacts and other archaeological textile finds.
Woollen and Worsted Yarns
Wool yarns can be classified as either woollen or worsted.
Woolly Dogs
Wool dogs were bred by the First Nations people of the Pacific northwest and used for weaving blankets.
Spinning and Weaving Tips
Helpful tips submitted by our members.
Fleece Video
This video clip shows some things to consider when selecting a fleece for handspinning and compares the Romney and Cheviot fleece.

Handspinning Techniques - How to Join the Yarn
How to begin spinning and to create a smooth join. This includes a short video demonstration.

Handspinning Techniques - Semi-Worsted Spinning
How to spin a semi-worsted yarn. This includes a short video clip.

Handspinning Techniques - TPI and Wheel Ratios
What do twist per inch and wheel ratios mean and how do you control the yarn that you spin?

Handspinning Techniques - Crimp and Twist
How does the amount of crimp in a fleece affect the yarn that you spin?

CBC Radio - Ken Cavanagh - Jan. 7/03
An audio clip of an interview by Bill Richardson, with handspinner and weaver, Ken Cavanagh.

Certificate of Excellence in Handspinning
Gwen Powell has developed an excellent webpage showing her HGA COE Handspinning samples.

Fiber Equipment Barterpage Tips
A collection of great tips on spinning, weaving, making niddy-noddys and more good idea.

How to use a Drop Spindle
Twist, pull, let go. Kathryn of the Hills explains how to use a drop spindle.

Nostepinde Instructions
How to wind yarn onto a nostepinde, (nystepinne, nostepinne)

Renaissance Faire
A handspinning demonstration at a Renaissance Faire.

Sheep Breeds Swap
As part of a CompuServe spinner's effort, Deanna Johnson compiled information about spinning 32 different kinds of wool.

Spinning Wheel Sleuth: FAQ
The transition from hand spindles to mounted spindles and flyers is described.

Styles of Spinning Wheels
The Joy of Handspinning site describes the common types of spinning wheels.

Straw Into Gold
Gwen Powell describes her attempts at spinning gold leaf.

Tips Before You Shop
Cooper Woodcraft provides some excellent tips on shopping for a spinning wheel.

Turn Wolf Fur into Yarn
Jerilyn Monroe turns her four-legged friend's shedding coat into yarn.

Handspinning

Fibre Information

Spinning Wheels

Handspinning Tools

Handspinning Books

Teach Yourself Visually Handspinning (Teach Yourself Visually Consumer) This visual guide shows you the basics, beginning with the tools and fibers, and takes you through spinning, plying, making novelty yarns, using exotic fibers, dyeing, and more. UK: Teach Yourself Visually Handspinning
The Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook: More Than 200 Fibers, from Animal to Spun Yarn This covers almost every sheep breed in the world — from the longwool breeds of the United Kingdom to the Tasmanian merino, the Navajo churro, the northern European Faroese, and dozens and dozens more. It also includes goats, camelids (such as alpacas, llamas, and vicunas), bison, horses, musk oxen, rabbits, and even dogs. UK: Fleece and Fiber Source Book
The Whole Craft of Spinning: From the Raw Material to the Finished Yarn Everything you need to know from set-up to finished product in order to create distinctive yarns for use in knitting, weaving, crocheting, needlepoint, embroidery, and macrame. UK: Whole Craft of Spinning
In Sheep's Clothing A comprehensive look at the characteristics of wool of 100 breeds of sheep, this guide gives special attention to fleece characteristics, methods of preparation and spinning, and best end use. UK: In Sheep's Clothing
The Knitter's Book of Wool: The Ultimate Guide to Understanding, Using, and Loving this Most Fabulous Fiber The vast world of sheep and their wool into the language and context of knitting. UK: Knitters Book of Wool
The Intentional Spinner Offering a blend of technical knowledge, history, and easy-to-use tips, this inspiring collection of spinning wisdom deftly explores the three fundamental areas of yarn production: understanding fibers, managing yarn structure, and making yarns that precisely meet the spinner's needs. UK: Intentional Spinner
Spin Control Focusing at first on the spinning wheel, emphasis is placed on the importance of adjusting and customizing the wheel for best results. UK: Spin Control
Intertwined: The Art of Handspun Yarn, Modern Patterns, and Creative Spinning (Handspun Revolution) Experimental, handspun yarns, and includes recipes for handspun yarns, project ideas for knitters and crocheters, tips on how to use one-of-a-kind handspun yarns UK: Intertwined

Spindle Spinning

Productive Spindling A look at top whorl, bottom whorl and Turkish spindle methods to boost your techniques for efficiency and make productivity fun UK: Productive Spindling
Spinning in the Old Way A guide to readers in the fast-track, low-cost, high-quality approach to spinning. No spinning wheel required. UK: Spinning in the Old Way
Respect the Spindle UK: Respect the Spindle
Respect the Spindle With step-by-step instructions, this essential manual details the basic steps of spinning and then advances to the more complicated spinning wheel,
Learn to Spin Drop Spindle Kit - Dyed A drop spindle and spinning fiber, everything you need to get started with handspinning.

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