51 Yarns - 5: Spinning True Woolen (English, hand-corrected subtitles!)

[@TinyFibreStudio]

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[@dainasouter5593]

I think it is so awesome that you you on this spin along challenge, and thst you shared it with us - I am learning so much! Hubby bought me an antique saxony-style wheel for last valentines day that we have refurbished, and I found a drop spindle cheap online, so I've only been learning for a few months so far. KZbin has been an amazing resource for me to be able to see and watch different spinning styles. These videos were the first ones that managed to make it click for me the difference between woolen and worsted. I'll admit I haven't been particularly successful in spinning woolen long draw - YET! I'm sure I'll get there, haha. I appreciate you sharing all of your knowledge and experience, and of course your wonderful kitties ❤

[@heyBrownBerry]

Becks, I'm watching your videos (not in order, admittedly) and I keep feeling like I've lucked up on some free University level course in all things spinning! Thank you so much for the time and care you put into this excellent content.

[@nystrompalannetmaria594]

hear hear!

[@kirisinidril583]

Most definitely

[@fiberbynature]

me to

[@mishamoonchild]

Thank you so much for sharing, I have been learning to spin for about 2 years and found this video really helpful.

[@trailsniffer]

That was so interesting to watch. I learned a lot from this video. Thank you so much.

[@RoxanneRichardson]

I'm so happy to hear that hand cards are best used with shorter fibers. I bought some short lamb fleece that I thought was a terrible mistake, after trying to use the guild's drum carder and failing miserably. I'll have another go at carding it, using some hand cards.

[@waihipiforage7477]

Thanks Becks this really heals me be more confident with my wooden spun technique

[@christinarivera749]

Lovely videos!

[@ltlwlwl5057]

Thank you for the book reference. I like to have technical literature to utilize and refer to for troubleshooting. Make more videos please! 🙂

[@Gigiknittingandmore]

Love this video. I do different thing with the finished yarn and this really helped. To decide what type of fleece to use. And a very good source book. Ty. Brigette

[@SDaum1705]

Lots of good tips and reminders! I find this series to be very useful. I’ve admired your spinning skills and your handspun yarns in the past. Each video been encouraging me to examine the steps and the care necessary to make a desirable yarn. Thanks so much.

[@TinyFibreStudio]

Thank you Susan - I'm glad you're finding them useful. It's really good for me making them as well because I have to think about the steps I want to describe and why they're important.

[@lisarametta9977]

Hi Becks , Thank you for doing such an interesting and long term commitment for the Spinning community ♥️I don’t know how I missed this when you originally posted ...It feels like I’ve stumbled upon such a treasure :) I love your videos. Your presentation is excellent 😊 Truly enjoying every bit !

[@rebeckaroy6790]

Chock full of great content as usual! I am carding my way through some fleece right now and your thoughts about carding were very welcome. Thanks for all the work you put into this.

[@TinyFibreStudio]

You're welcome as always! I have to admit I'd still rather chuck fibre through the drum carder but I'm much happier with my hand carding results on this than I have been before!

[@laboutinais9184]

This is the first of your videos I've found and as I'm new to working with fibres, I found it excellent. Your explanations are just what I need and I appreciate you making these resources available to the community.

[@redthistleknit5256]

I've just found your channel and am watching old videos. You've probably discovered this since you made the video, but that yellow, sticky, flaky stuff is likely scurf. It is nasty stuff and usually causes the fleece to be composted, unless they can sell it to handspinners who take the time to remove it. Sheep get it, and, if it's treated, it goes away, but that whole year's growth is usually trashed. I'd love to see a closeup of the resulting yarn, and/or a closeup of the single pulled out and allowed to ply back on itself to demo a 2-ply. Thank you for your work and research in putting these together.

[@sueking6543]

Just started watching your channel this week, via a shout out from Wool n Spinning (Rachel). Loving the 51 Yarns Spinalong series. I didn’t buy the book but have been seeing all the hype and following along. Great work, thank you, and love that Kate you are using. I don’t like my on-board Kate on my Ladybug, and sometimes use a laundry basket lol

[@kmpage333]

aww AaaLÀ

[@julieminot9774]

I just found your channel and have to say how much I appreciate your videos! You've got some great tips (and adorable cats). My cats 'help' me spin as well. :)

[@carolharper268]

Hi Becks I’ve just started spinning and came across your videos, what a great resource, thank you. There’s so much to learn and then I heard you say that you’re not far away in Devon which isn’t far from me, I’m just outside Launceston and the spinning group I’ve joined is visiting J Aborn Mills soon and I found your video really interesting, Thank you again x

[@staceyandbear]

I will be following your videos. I am a novice spinner. Your videos are so very informative, and I for one love that you use proper terms with good explanations I was so confused about woolen or worsted., and your videos answered many questions. Thanks so much..

[@amandaw26475]

Do you have links to the sources about carders being the traditional method of preparing fleece? I've been taught that carders are a relatively modern invention and that the traditional method was combing. It was only the mills that popularised carding as it was easier to invent a carding machine than a combing machine.

[@pathowes32]

Hi Becks, I did find this video very helpful Thank you

[@Woolmouse]

Great series! Thank you

[@TinyFibreStudio]

You're welcome - thanks for taking the time to watch. 😃

[@Hezz6142]

Great video. You answered so many questions.

[@TinyFibreStudio]

You're welcome Heather - glad it was useful. ☺️

[@nancycat2588]

What do you think about using the spin only cycle in the washing machine to help dry the yarn after removing from the sink?

[@TinyFibreStudio]

Hello, apologies for the delay in replying. I know a lot of people use their top-loading washing machines to help dry fleece and find it very effective. In the UK most domestic machines are front-loading which cause more agitation than top-loaders and therefore aren’t recommended for fleece. So unfortunately I don’t have personal experience of this.

[@nancycat2588]

@@TinyFibreStudio Hi. I tried my front loader LG mashing machine on "spin only" and it worked. Zero felting. I've used the method about 5 times. 😀

[@fiberbynature]

do you have now how to card cotton because I have some raw cotton to process.

[@SusannaM]

Thank you!

[@TheCoastalaussie]

Great video!

[@TinyFibreStudio]

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it. 😃

[@kirisinidril583]

Do you have a list of books you would recommend?

[@TinyFibreStudio]

Great question. I have a feeling I talk about this in one of the podcast episodes but I have no idea which one! Yarnitecture, The Fleece & Fibre Sourcebook (especially if you do fibre prep), The Spinners Book of Yarn Designs and The Spinners Book of Fleece are the ones I gravitate towards most often. The Alden Amos Big Book of Handspinning is another one that I find interesting but not everyone gets on with his rather opinionated style, bless him!

[@silkymilkymoon]

Very Helpful Becks - Wow!!!! I really appreciate all your effort!! Thank you very much!! Need to get my spin on again!! Warm Woolly Hugs!! @silkymilkymoon

[@alwayshappyfeet5278]

Great Prozess Prozess > Thanks

[@54jude]

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