How to Spin a Gradient Yarn

Learn how to spin a gradient yarn from dyed roving. This spinning method keeps the colors of the roving intact.

[@eddavanleemputten9232]

Thank you for showing how to spin across the top so clearly. I started spinning recently and was struggling with spinning across the top. I’ve watched multiple videos, but all I ever heard was that the hand holding the fibre supply was “doing all the work”, without really clearly showing what was happening or explaining it clearly. So far, I’m managing short forward draw and long draw reasonably well, but I’ve been gifted a gorgeous gradient braid. I want to keep the gradient intact and as long and gradual as possible, in order to knit a lace gradient half pi shawl with it. The gradient goes from dark blue to white and I have extra white fibre I can use to knit a knitted on lace border, which means I can just keep on knitting until I run out of yarn, and then do the border. Now I can start practicing without fear of messing up too much fibre and then I’ll be able to open up that braid…

[@cyndidaves5313]

Hi, thank you for your video on spinning a gradient braid. You were very helpful.

[@resa367]

Thanks so much from another visual learner.

[@WonderStar3]

I love how supportive and encouraging you are! You have such a wonderful energy. Thank you for sharing this tutorial with us!

[@yolandaespinosa9567]

Would love to see more spinning tutorials.

[@draven3838]

I've been purchasing wool yarn from the amish and recently bought a 100lb bundle from a spinner in new Zealand looking forward to getting it

[@WickedImprints]

Like you I'm a Visual learner

[@castlecattle]

Would love to see the book making also ☺️

[@cynthiasuniga9050]

If you will organize it, I would like to be on your team !!!! So glad you mentioned it. :)

[@cynthiasuniga9050]

Me too :) I can't wait, but I have to prep more top for it. LOL @@Sknipper7

[@jodyandrews3611]

I would love to see the book making process and am totally interested in the Tour de fleece.

[@gaylehooper36]

in the beginning, I had trouble moving left to right so I would flip my fiber over so it was always right to left until I got used to it. Depending on the type of fiber I still have to flip it sometimes.

[@likevids1]

a death grib...yep, thats me..LOL.. what size whorl were you using? great tutorial too, thank you!

[@angela14962002]

Unfortunately, I have not tried spinning yet, but I would love to have updates on your spinning team (if you are able to get a team together)- it sounds like fun! & I love fiber videos as well as book crafts - although I am having to catch up on videos because work has been so busy! :(

[@darlenecowham1595]

I would love to be on a spinning team

[@cyndidaves5313]

Hi Stephanie, You mentioned in your "How to Spin a Gradient Yarn" getting together a team for "Tour de Fleece". Are you still getting a team together for 2024? You also mentioned having a LIVE spin together on Tuesdays. Are you doing the Lives? thanks

[@carlypampuch5399]

I'm a spindle spinner, would that be ok for a team? I think these are all great ideas. Thanks for sharing!

[@carlypampuch5399]

@@Sknipper7 well fantastic, let's do this!

[@cheetahsdimples-1]

This is how I Spin my yarn....wish I could show you a pic of it...

[@cheetahsdimples-1]

Hello Stephanie I had to send the photo through Facebook...I am a newbie Spinner I got my Ashford Kiwi 3 in December and took a running jump down the Rabbit Hole and still sliding and I Love Spinning.

[@memerrill007]

Its right up there with rubbing your head and patting your tummy (something I have yet to master 😆)! That it a beautiful bit of fiber though. Sign me up for the tour, I think it would be great fun.

[@suemartin451]

Books please!

[@kathosim501]

Chain ply, not Navajo.