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Spinning: 2nd Spinning Project
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2nd Spinning Project

natural color Jacob wool

natural color Jacob wool

Learn It

This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Spindling: From Fluff to Stuff »
Difficulty:

Category: Spinning

Type of item: Clothing

For: Other

Style: Classic, Traditional

Materials

Jacob wool

What was your inspiration?

Wonderful spindling course. Thanks Dru!

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

I changed my spindle to much lighter one and it works better for me.
For my first project I used a heavy spindle - about 2 oz. For this project I bought .80 oz.spindle and the yarn looks so much better.
Try more than one spindle to see what works best for you.

 

6 comments

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mkbogart on craftsy.com
mkbogart
Feb 27, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Can't believe this is only your second project! Your a natural...it looks very consistent and beautiful.
KnitBecki on craftsy.com
KnitBecki
Feb 17, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Very lovely yarn. Thanks for the tip. I may try a lighter weight as well.
Caroline Hem on craftsy.com
Caroline Hem
Feb 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I love your yarn and have found it inspiring - am thinking of giving the course and drop spindling a go. From what I have read a lighter spindle can give you a thinner yarn - do you think it better to start with a heavier one and change or have a go with the lighter one first. Also does the course use a top or bottom whirl spindle? I would really appreciate your thoughts and any advice. Thank you
LaceGiraffe on craftsy.com
LaceGiraffe
Feb 14, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Hi Caroline. Thanks for your comments. The course uses bottom whirl spindle. I'm a beginner and I'm not sure what spindle would be better for you. I personally prefer medium or lighter one, and I like using a drop spindle (suspended) not a supported one. Also I think it depends how thin you want your yarn to be. Generally worsted and bulky yarn require a heavier spindle. Lace and thin yarn a light spindle. Good luck with spinning. Kris
Dru Pettibone on craftsy.com
Dru Pettibone
Craftsy Instructor
Feb 07, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
so perfect and beautiful!
eka_melin1195849 on craftsy.com
eka_melin1195849
Feb 06, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
It looks good- thin thread and smoos, :-))

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