Spinning yarn fiber

New to spinning yarn? There are various factors that will help to achieve a consistent handspun yarn, which we will discuss today.

Excited to embark your spinning adventures, but not sure where to start? This post has everything you need to know when learning how to spin yarn.

Can't decide what spinning/plying techniques to use for that special floof of fiber? Check out our 3 faves: center pull 2-ply, chain ply, and fractal! Learn more about each one and see the difference it makes in the resulting yarn. Any of these techniques can be done with a hand spindle, an e spinner, or a spinning wheel. #spinningyarn #handspunyarn

“I don’t want to spin mud” - This is a very common phrase uttered amongst hand spinners and it refers to the frustrating phenomenon of buying the most beautiful, multi-coloured blend of fibres, and then spinning a yarn from it that, from a short distance, looks like a murky brown or dirty grey colour. I’ve done it myself. I bought three hundred grams of World of Wool’s Fairytale blend called “Over the Rainbow” and took it away on holiday to spin. Image copyright World of Wool It’s gorgeous…

To start spinning yarn on a budget, you can use a spindle, fiber, and DIY tools like a Niddy Noddy. If you like spinning, you might want to

If you are brand new to spinning your own yarn, you may find yourself getting frustrated or confused. This video will clear much of that up for you!

Packed full of up-to-date tips, tricks and how-to's, our blog is sure to contain something of value for any fiber enthusiast out there. Check it out here.

A Perfect Finish: Thwacking and Snapping Handspun Yarn Have you ever stopped to think about why you finish your handspun yarn by thwacking it against a surface or snapping it between your hands? Emonieiesha shares her tips for finishing a skein.

Spinning an Alpaca Gradient Yarn Free Knitting Pattern for Handspun Yarn This project was spun on the Schacht Sidekick Spinning Wheel Sometimes the fiber tells us what yarn it wants to make, and sometimes we plan a spin from start to finish. When some local alpaca fiber came my way, I was inspired b

There are many benefits of spinning yarn with a drop spindle. We will discuss how to use a drop spindle, so if you are brand new, this article is for you!