Beginning Drop Spinning and Plying Techniques

Beginning Drop Spinning and Plying TechniquesFriday, March 20th 9am 4pm (including a 1 hour break) Learn how to spin your own yarn from natural fibers without the hassle and cost of a spinning wheel. In this class, we will learn the basics of drop spindles and how to spin on them, working in pairs and breaking down each movement required into smaller, more digestible bits. We will also cover plying and how to finish your yarn. All attendees will go home with handspun yarn that they have made and

working yarn overs

6 cm × 35

its simple but different

increase and decrease

2 cm) length

you will have a cute child- or doll-size sweater and can apply the techniques learned to make yourself a sweater in your size

And what in the world is a rolag

how to understand intricate cable charts with ease

twining and start/stop weaving is just some of what will be taught

Each student will create a dye notebook and ring of samples to take with them

Bex’s Mother wrote THE book on this method

With the soft fleece inside and comfortable fit