JK Fiber Arts TDF 2024 Stage 1: Spinning Energized Singles For Fulling

How to pre draft to spin for a thick single. Especially useful for Malabrigo Top, as it infamously arrives felted!

[@LynnScholes]

And your off…. Always learn something from every one of your videos. Thank you

[@jkfiberarts]

Thank you for watching! Hope you have a great TDF! Spin Happy!

[@Amanda-yf7vj]

Ohh love it!! Makes me want to do that to some of my malabrigo!!

[@jkfiberarts]

Stay tuned for tomorrow! There is more coming!

[@Janet-ov7zx]

I spun my first thick single to remain a single just last week. Wow! The concentration that takes to keep the draft consistent and the amount of twist just enough. You make it look so effortless-so I know you’ve really worked on this technique. I’m looking forward to seeing this yarn! harpingJanet

[@jkfiberarts]

The key is the pre drafting!

[@nz-nz]

I have pretty much moved away from doing 2-ply yarns now. How I do my (mock “plotulopi” yarn) singles is spin the thickness you want (and I don’t pay much attention to how much twist I put in). I then wind the yarn from the bobbin onto a “frame” (which fits inside my tub) making sure the yarn remains straight (as opposed to being like a bowl of spaghetti if in a hank). I then emerse the frame into really hot water. The yarn can either be left on this frame to dry, OR, I take it off, spin dry and rewind onto another larger “frame” to dry. When completely dry I pass it back through my spinning wheel and remove 80% of the twist. The end result is a VERY slightly “felted” and twisted yarn which holds its structure much more than regular “plotulopi”. Best part about knitting with this type of yarn is you don’t have ends to weave in! Any joins, you just spit splice together!

[@jkfiberarts]

Awesome! Love it! Thank you for sharing! Spin Happy!

[@faradayfarm4800]

I have already spun the gradient fiber that I just bought from you(😢.) It was too exciting to wait even a week for the tour😅😂😂😅.

[@jkfiberarts]

How was it?! Did you love it? Post a pic and tag me on instagram! I’m going to spend one of my gradient bats during the tour. It’s a moonlight seas! I think it’s gonna be stunning. I just finished some dying and I have some amazing Merino/real Cashmere and Merino/silk that is to dye for. I haven’t listed it yet. Mostly because it’s the first batch and I haven’t test spun it yet, but also because I want it! 🤣🤣🤣

[@faradayfarm4800]

@jkfiberarts yes I loved it!! I have bought more fiber from your recommendations and now your shop and you haven't stored me wrong yet! I don't really use Instagram but I think I sent you the post?

[@jkfiberarts]

@faradayfarm4800 you did! Thank you!! I love it! Your final yarn is beautiful! 🤩 I sent you a message on IG! Keep spinning happy!

[@jeramietolbert6699]

I’ve heard if you steam the Nube first it makes it fluffy again.

[@jkfiberarts]

It does help.i was going to steam this one, but it didn’t need it. I have a video up showing how I do it, but it’s embedded in an art yarn video, I think.

[@ColorsofHopeCraftsASMR]

How do you stay so close to the orífice? I have a Kromski Sonata. Also, how do you decide which end of the bobbin faces you-the larger, or the smaller? And what difference does it make?

[@jkfiberarts]

I have a Sonata too! It’s my plying wheel. Kromski has an explanation that I read once upon a time, but what my brain took away is it doesn’t matter much. I will have to find my book and give you a better answer! Staying close to the orifice takes practice. The draw needs to be right for the amount of twist you need. Low twist =higher draw. Spin Happy! 😃