TPI and Wheel Ratios
Most spinning wheels have more than one whorl on the flyer. This allows you to spin at different twists per inch more easily.… Read more...
TPI and Wheel Ratios
Most spinning wheels have more than one whorl on the flyer. This allows you to spin at different twists per inch more easily.… Read more...
This video clip shows how to start spinning on a wheel. It demonstrates how to join the roving to the leader thread and how to adjust the tension on the wheel.… Read more...
Guilds
Do you want to learn how to spin or weave, and don’t know where to find lessons? Check with a guild near you and see if they offer classes.… Read more...
Although a fleece can be spun ‘in the grease’, many times it is desirable to wash or scour it before handspinning.… Read more...
Making a cabled yarn can add variety to your spinning. If the yarn you have is too thin for your project you can double the thickness by using this cabling technique.… Read more...
Handspun requires a special finishing treatment. Hand spun yarns should be washed or fulled before they are used for knitting, weaving or other projects to wash out grease or oils, and set the twist of the yarn.… Read more...