JK Fiber Arts TDF 2024 Stage 3-4: Spinning Merino From The Fold

[@pacrossett]

Thanks so much for this. Spinning from the fold is new to me. I will try it!

[@jkfiberarts]

You should! There is a bit of a learning curve, but it is worth it!

[@jennifernickelson5002]

Amazing colors ❤

[@jkfiberarts]

Thanks! 😊

[@tricothon]

Spinning at the beach must be so fun!!!

[@jkfiberarts]

It is very relaxing! We have friends with permanent campers and it’s right on the water. Really nice!

[@LynnScholes]

Brilliant as always.

[@jkfiberarts]

You are too kind! Thank you! 😊

[@sonyabarnes7098]

That fibre is stunning, I love how it's turning out. I have an issue when I spin from the fold of the fiber 'tunneling', any advise/suggestions? Thanks ❤

[@jkfiberarts]

Yes. Hold the fiber tails in your palm a little tighter and have the loop over your finger a little smaller and angle your hand just a bit down or up. Depending on where your start position is.

[@sonyabarnes7098]

@@jkfiberarts thanks, I'll try that ☺️

[@kimbryan2014]

is spinning from the fold the best way to do long draw...have not attempted long draw as of yet....will use this vid as a tutorial for me to try ... thank you ...happy spinning

[@jkfiberarts]

It would be hard to spin short forward draw spinning from the fold. It lends itself to long draw. But I think the difficulty level is about the same as spinning long draw from roving(woolen prep). I think that both woolen prep fiber and spinning from the fold lends itself more to being spun long draw. But you can spend long draw with any fiber you like.

[@kimbryan2014]

@@jkfiberarts thank you

[@m.5018]

Was that a Shawn fin?? Did he yield you fluff? 👋 from the sidelines..

[@jkfiberarts]

He wasn’t shaved by design. We asked for a slightly shorter cut but still full all over. She shaved him almost bald! I did get the fur! 1 pound bag! That will be a future video!

[@m.5018]

@@jkfiberarts I watched the next blog just after commenting ,got the gist of the bad haircut day 🙃.. Clearly they heard the word poodle and non of the other words that went with the sentence . It’s alright he’s still Finn just going through that awkward teenage phase ,, no longer ya fluff pup. He’ll be back ! A lb that sounds a lot will keep look out for that vid . Great tour so far Kirstan .