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Spinning: Fractal Spinning
16 kudoz

Fractal Spinning

Finished

The Fiber
Finished
On the Bobbins

Learn It

This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Spinning Dyed Fibers »

Difficulty:

Category: Spinning

Type of item: Accessory

For: Other

Style: Casual


Materials

Handpainted Merino Combed Top by FatCatKnits 100% Merino

What was your inspiration?

The colors of the wools made me want to try Fractal Spinning.

What are you most proud of?

I learned a brand new technique! As you can see in my bobbins above, I spun the bobbin on the right a bit different from the one on the left. I learned how to do fractal spinning and found this technique to be quite an interesting experience. I really love the length of the color in the bobbin on the right an as you notice, theres less of a barber pole effect as in the bobbin on the left.

Best part, I finally achieved over 300 yards of fingering weight yarn!

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Go slow and practice, practice, practice!

 

15 comments

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marsh777 on craftsy.com
Apr 06, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
The colors are so sophisticated. Wonder how it would weave up as a warp in a warp emphasis project. It i
npm181027 on craftsy.com
Mar 29, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I wish that there were some acrylic or nylon in this. I would buy it for socks. Bye the bay knitter
Tina Sanders on craftsy.com
Apr 05, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
What a compliment! Thank you so much :)
luvs2weave on craftsy.com
Feb 25, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Very appealing. A pleasure to look at.
Tina Sanders on craftsy.com
Feb 22, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Thank you all for your kind compliments :)
sugarsian on craftsy.com
Feb 21, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
This is so pretty! I've just ordered some of the same fibre- because it looks so beautiful here. <3
Sand And Sky on craftsy.com
Feb 18, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful spinning!
Felicia Lo on craftsy.com
Felicia Lo
Craftsy Instructor
Dec 10, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful handspun!
Tina Sanders on craftsy.com
Dec 10, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you Felcia!
Spiritpeh on craftsy.com
Nov 14, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
One word...WOW!
Tina Sanders on craftsy.com
Nov 15, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you!
Rhyslarn on craftsy.com
Nov 13, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful colors and I loved how it turned out with the fractal spinning. I might have to give that a shot with my next painted roving if the color splotches are long enough.
Tina Sanders on craftsy.com
Nov 13, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you so much and I'm now trying this out on another color - it's fun! You should give it a go :)
Lizella on craftsy.com
Nov 11, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Absolutely beautiful!
Tina Sanders on craftsy.com
Nov 11, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you so much!