Spinning Tin Thread Part 2
The tin is dragged through a die to make a fine thread.
How Long to Spin Yarn
How long it takes to hand spin yarn depends on a lot of factors. How fine is the yarn that you are spinning?… Read more...
Woolen Worsted Spinning
Several years ago, I had the great fortune to learn to spin. I took an intensive 12 week Handspinning course, taught by Judith MacKenzie, through the Kootenay School of the Arts.… Read more...
Weaving with Hemp
Weaving and Spinning Hemp
From rope to fine tablecloths, hemp has been used by industry and for textiles for many centuries.… Read more...
Select a Fleece
Here are a few things that I look for when choosing a fleece for hand spinning.
Crimp Twist Ply
The formula of crimp, twist and wheel ratios for spinning perfect yarns
How do you figure out how much twist to add to your yarn?… Read more...