Supported spinning: Flicking the spindle

[@robynreid3027]

Thanks for going to the trouble of showing so many angles, Sara. I so enjoyed your video because you filled in some gaps for me (eg prep is important!). I note you wind on top the final cop as you go, which feels more efficient than the temporary one that I have been using. So I've got another aspect of spinning to practise! You made this video 5 years ago and it now has a life of its own, informing people like me! It was worth your effort.

[@staticinteger]

This video with the background noise of the tv feels like home

[@pamloeffler7370]

Excellent instruction! Now I need to buy a supported spindle!!!

[@seaweedeater3104]

Love your videos. I have no mentors and am just starting so these videos are much needed. Thank you Sara

[@TheSpinningSara]

Kelly Keep Thank you Kelly! I am glad you found it helpful! Please let me know if you want to see something specific! I’d be happy to try to help!

[@marilynswitzer548]

This is a wonderful video! Thank you so much for all of the angles. Just what I needed to see.

[@TheSpinningSara]

marilyn switzer I’m glad you liked it! Happy spinning!

[@SherrisPlace]

Your an AMAZING teacher! 👌🏼

[@TheSpinningSara]

Thank you so much for the kind words!

[@Sonika377]

Thank you Sara for this excellent Support Spindle video ! It is a classic.. I hope you see this question. Where you got the supporting spindle or how it is call ? This the kind of spindle style I will like to get . I order a Tahli spindle, but I always like this style. Could you post more information or a link in where to get it ?? Thank for sharing your tips on spinning!! Excellent video ..!!🧶🤗. Greetings from Fort Lauderdale, Fl

[@TheSpinningSara]

Hello from Virginia!! This Spindle is a Dervish from The Spindle Shop. I’ll add the link here: www.thespindleshop.net/ it really is an excellent Spindle and I have no problem recommending Jory to any Spinner! Thanks so much for watching!

[@spiper2057]

Sara, I love your tutorials. Please let us know where that spindle is from?

[@TheSpinningSara]

Hello. It’s from The Spindle Shop.

[@spiper2057]

@@TheSpinningSara thank you 😀

[@dukeofpurl]

Another excellent tut!! Thx.

[@seaweedeater3104]

Thanks Sara for all your great instruction. How do I decide which hand to use to flick and which to draft? Does it matter. I’m just beginning and there doesn’t seem to be a clear winner either way. Neither side feels more comfortable than the other. And spinning clockwise or anti clockwise, does it matter? Anything you can tell me I would be very grateful for.

[@TheSpinningSara]

Kelly Keep Hi Kelly! You can flick with whatever hand feels right to you. There is no right or wrong answer here. Just do what feels the most natural. For most people making yarns, singles are spin clockwise and plied anti clockwise. If you are big into crochet or are a continental knitter, you could explore doing the opposite. Anti clockwise for singles and clockwise to ply. This is because continental knitters and crocheter are technically tightening the yarn twist which can make it harder to get gauge. HTH. Let me know if you have any other questions!

[@seaweedeater3104]

Spinning Sara thanks very much Sara for that great little nugget of info. I AM a continental knitter so will definitely try out spinning and plying the opposite way😀

[@maggiepatterson7949]

How important is the angle that the yarn is being drafted off the tip? Also how important is the size, shape and location of the cop? I love your video and find them very helpful. You really try your best to teach!

[@TheSpinningSara]

As long as it isn't 90 degrees from the top, or parallel to the floor/table, the drafting angle doesn't matter. Do what feels comfortable and natural for you :) Shape of the cop is up to you, you can wind how you want and as much as you want as long as the spindle isn't too heavy for you and the cop remains stable. However, keeping the cop lower to the whorl is preferred because it doesn't change the center of gravity as much. I am glad you liked the videos! Thanks for watching!! My whole goal for this channel is to provide videos of common issues from different/better angles to make spinning more accessible to those who don't have a local guild/mentor to help them :)

[@maggiepatterson7949]

Thank you for all the information in response to my questions.

[@CrazyAnimalLadyJen]

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[@NatalieHilbert]

Wonderful tutorial!! I’ve been watching many of your older videos and your newer ones too and they’re all very helpful. I read the other comments and I realize it doesn’t matter which hand does what, but I’d be curious to know if you are right or left handed?

[@TheSpinningSara]

Thank you so much for watching!! I am right handed. My right hand does all the ‘hard work’. I flick my spindles with my right hand and it is my forward hand at the wheel too.

[@NatalieHilbert]

That’s what I’ve started doing with supported spindling, and I’m right handed as well. (I’m very much at the beginning of my supported spindle journey) I think drafting from the fold will work quite well for me, so that my left hand doesn’t have to “think” too hard.

[@TheSpinningSara]

@NatalieHilbert haha. This actually made me laugh out loud. I love it. I am very RH dominant so trying to do anything too hard with the left is just awful.

[@NatalieHilbert]

@@TheSpinningSara right?!! 😊

[@chriscode6431]

Hm. I just realized that I've been doing this with the wrong hand lol. Thanks. Also, I think I have that shirt. Made me lolz

[@TheSpinningSara]

Chris Code you aren’t using the wrong hand. The hand we prefer to hold the spindle/fiber with is a personal choice based on preference and comfort. You are doing it the way that works best for you!

[@chriscode6431]

@@TheSpinningSara lol it was definitely the wrong hand. I've switched hands and it's night and day 😂😂

[@rsds8989]

Tv is background is too distracting for a tutorial