Unboxing and first spin on the Ashford Espinner 3

[@pameladungar482]

Thank you for the guided tour of your Espinner, I love my drop spindles and my traditional wheel but can see one of these in my not so distant future. Like you i live with sciatica so to me it makes a justifiable purchase. happy spinning Ange.

[@YarnNYarns]

Oh Pam so sorry to hear that you suffer with sciatica. When it first crept in a few weeks ago I’ve honestly never felt pain like it. You definitely have my sympathies x

[@n.ayisha]

i am spinning on the very same model while watching this video. it is the BEST thing i have probably ever purchased in my fiber-addicted existence, and i hope you find as much joy in yours.

[@YarnNYarns]

Oh that’s fantastic to know. I’m really having fun with it so far 😃

[@SoulfulSpinning]

Congrats on your new spinner! I think your in for a ton of fun 😀

[@YarnNYarns]

Thank you Lisa. It’s definitely a steep learning curve but I think that is true anytime we are lucky enough to be able to bring a new piece of spinning equipment in to the house. Hope you are doing well, and are managing to stay safe at school xx

[@gailstringer1158]

Thank you for sharing your process in learning how to use the e-spinner! I have one, but my first attempts have resulted in broken yarn and frustration, so I've gone back to my drop and supported spindles! Watching you trouble shoot has encouraged me to try again!

[@YarnNYarns]

Hi Gail, thank you for watching and for taking the time to leave a lovely comment too. I definitely found working with the espinner a very different spinning experience than my treadle wheels and spindles, but now that I have gotten used to the differences I love using mine. I’d say if you can start at a slower speed and a fairly loose tension to give your hands and mind time to adjust to the differences and if you can play with some fibre that is quite forgiving, perhaps a nice medium wool rather than a blend or something that might be on the tricker side to spin even when you do have a good grasp of your spinning tool then that might help too 🤞 I do hope you are able to get past your frustrations, it’s always a learning curve getting to know something new, whether it’s a new wheel, new fibre blend or spinning technique and I think as adults we can be a bit hard on ourselves if we don’t get things right straight away 😃 Good luck, and I hope you come to enjoy your e spinner as much as I enjoy mine 🧡

[@gailstringer1158]

@@YarnNYarns Thank you so much for taking the time to respond to my message, with such thoughtful advice. I will pull some "friendlier" fibre from my stash, and slow everything down, as suggested. When I first moved from drop spindles to supported spindles I thought I'd never produce en even yarn, and now I love my supported spindles. With you words of wisdom, I will tackle my e-spinner again tomorrow!

[@YarnNYarns]

Ooh that’s so exciting I’m here cheering you on and keeping everything crossed for you. Totally agree about the support spindles, getting started on that journey is such a huge learning curve isn’t it, but after some trial and error with them support spindles are my favourite way to spin 🧡

[@LittleWorkroomCrafts]

Hi Angela, glad your espinner arrived safely. It looks do much fun, and I bet you can't wait to knit your same yarn up. Take care xxx

[@YarnNYarns]

Thank you so much Davina. I’m having a a lot of fun with it, so much to learn 😃

[@enjoyingthejourneycanceras2355]

Oh Ange. You must be so excited. So happy for you

[@YarnNYarns]

I’m having so much fun with it 😃

[@kayswancutt6357]

Thanks for sharing your new experience with us. Have lots of fun

[@YarnNYarns]

Thank you Kay. I think I’m going to have a lot of fun with it 😃

[@ashfieldguild]

Lovely to see you enjoying playing, it looks like a nice bit of kit, have fun with it 😁🐑🤗

[@YarnNYarns]

It’s definitely a learning curve but I’m having lots of fun with it so far 😃

[@heleng1901]

The tensioned last Kate is brilliant. Glad your enjoying the espinner

[@YarnNYarns]

Thank you Helen. I’m having a lot of fun with it so far 😃

[@AStateofDeNile]

Yay! you got your E spinner! Thank you for taking us through. You ... almost ... have me convinced that I also need to make yarn. I dare say I need to knit through a bit more stash before I delve into that adventure. I can see a gnome knit with that. Looking forward to your other spins. xx

[@YarnNYarns]

Hehe yarn stash and handspun yarn and fibre stash are two totally different things..... at least that’s the excuse I use 🤣🤣

[@AStateofDeNile]

@@YarnNYarns That is ever so naughty. I would like to give spinning a go, however at this time I have 5 shelves worth of fabric that I need to sew down before I expand into another craft. And let's not look in that bin for all my even weave projects. Thank you for making October a finishing month - I have plans to get loads of things finished. I did make a very good dent in September ... except taking photos lol

[@cmaur811]

Sins I’m a lock spinner,art yarn ..I bought the jumbo e spinner. Definitely enjoying the ride.

[@YarnNYarns]

I’d love to experiment a bit more with making art yarns it’s something I’ve only occasionally dipped a toe in to and it always seems like so much fun. Thank you so much for watching and for taking the time to leave a comment 🧡 Hope you are able to enjoy a wonderful weekend ahead

[@susansimpson7302]

Nice to see you enjoying your spinning the yarn looked great .🙂

[@YarnNYarns]

Thank you Susan, lots of room for improvement but the yarn was useable so that’s always a win 😃🤣

[@gailburford1655]

I have one and I knew not a thing about spinning when I bought it! I've been told its harder to spin on then an traditional spinner. I'm learning! Enjoy your new toy!

[@YarnNYarns]

I hope you enjoy it Gail. I don’t know if I would say it’s harder but it is definitely different. With a traditional wheel you have more control over speed and can stop/slow down/ speed up your treading of there are parts of your fibre that need some slight adjustments but with the espinner it’s just going to keep on going unless you bring it to a full stop or reach to change the speed dial. I’m having a lot of fun with mine though 😃

[@jeanniecarpenter6313]

Lovely spinner. I hope you thoroughly enjoy it.

[@YarnNYarns]

Thank you Jeannie. I’m having a lot of fun with it so far 😃

[@therepublicofme]

I'm so happy for you Angela... you've waited long enough... enjoy :)

[@YarnNYarns]

Thank you Ivana 😃🧡

[@angelacrackett8444]

Ange, how exciting, it's finally arrived🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️ You were like a kiddie in a sweet shop as I was yesterday when I got a fab comfy chair for my craft room🧶🧶🧶 It seemed to go on the bobbin rather quick even in real time. You make spinning look so much fun and relaxing. I may have to invest in a small spindle eventually. A sample skein that may find it's way into another gnome perhaps😉 Looking forward to seeing what you create next with your ashford espinner. Stay safe. Xx

[@YarnNYarns]

Oooh yes lovely you can’t beat a nice comfy chair to craft away in 🧡🧶 I do really enjoy spinning so I’m so happy to know that comes across in these videos 😃

[@suedavies8565]

So pleased that it was worth the looooooong wait. Look forward to more e spinning adventures.

[@micheleschlieper6460]

Seeing this definitely gives me an appreciation to the spinning process

[@YarnNYarns]

Thank you Michele 😃🧡

[@hazeluzzell]

I loved this video. I bought myself an Ashford e3 about 18 months ago...then I damaged my back, so not used it much since. Still hopeful, though. Your skein turned out beautifully. Looking forward to more!

[@YarnNYarns]

Oh Hazel I’m sorry to hear that you’ve not been able to have a proper play with your espinner. Hope you back is on the mend 🧡

[@denisehoffmann5006]

Love that you can change from S to Z twist ❣ I like how compact it is.

[@YarnNYarns]

It’s so portable Denise that’s one of the reasons I was hoping to get one as when we are allowed to travel a bit more freely again I will be able to take it with me

[@angelaholcroft4515]

Hurrah, it's finally arrived 🙌 😀 Enjoyed seeing you getting to grips with it. Looking forward to future adventures in e spinning. Hopefully I may learn a thing or two. Mine is sat here at the side of me, shamefully not being used! Andy has tried to show me the ropes. I know it's just practice really. I get frustrated because I don't know how to fix it when it goes wrong. Sure you'll be spinning some beautiful yarn can't wait to see. 💕🌈

[@YarnNYarns]

I can understand that Angela it can be frustrating when you first start out with something particularly if things don’t go quite right, but as you say practice makes things easier. Maybe try getting it out for 15 mins a day, even those small practice sessions soon build up and you’ll be a pro in no time 😃

[@jenniferbrighty5120]

Hi Ange, I hope you're OK 👍. The fibre you got with the e Spinner looks really nice spun up. I hope you're still having fun with this Wheel. Take care and stay safe. Lots of love and Yarny wooly 🫂 hugs Jen xx💕❤❤

[@YarnNYarns]

I absolutely love my espinner Jen I hope you have been able to find some time to start playing with yours

[@jenniferbrighty5120]

@@YarnNYarns Hi Ange, I hope you're OK xx ❣ So sorry for not replying sooner, wanted to get used to my eSpinner a little. 🤔🥰 I'm loving my eSpinner too!! Got almost 2 full bobbins. Not tried plying with it yet though. I know I've enough of the Advent Rolags to make the Cowl with. The yarn is a bit "thick 'n' thin" so I'm thinking of using it as it is. Happy Spinning Dear Friend Take care and stay safe Lots of love and Big Wooly Hugs Jen xxxx ❤ 🫂 🤗 💙 🐑🐑❤❣

[@alicebaker9957]

Oh wow! You have opened another new door for me! It was really helpful to see you trouble shoot with your E-spinner! I seen no oiling. I have a Louet, no oiling just a bit of petroleum jelly. Is the E-spinner the same? Thank you for sharing with us! Happy days to you!

[@YarnNYarns]

The espinner does require a bit of oiling but it does come with a small bottle of oil and a little goes a long way

[@corinnedixon9689]

Hi there! I found your channel while looking up e spinners. I need to downsize, and this looks like a great option. Thank you for sharing, as I'd like to get my spinning and dyeing mojo back, and your videos give me that bit of hope that it is possible.Greetings from Vancouver, Canada.

[@YarnNYarns]

Thank you so much for watching Corinne. I hope you enjoy your espinner when you get one. I love mine! 😃🧡

[@jinnyedge6180]

It was interesting watching you use the e spinner. I have zero interest myself in spinning, so my attention was mainly focussed on your hand knitted socks ! Jinny x

[@YarnNYarns]

🤣 nothing wrong with that. I keep meaning to show some more of my sock collection as I had a request for that before, maybe Vlogtober will be the perfect time

[@СветланаКорсун-т1м]

Позитивная и светлая женщина!👍😊

[@solinamarshall3963]

So excited for you!

[@YarnNYarns]

Thank you Solina 🥰🧡🧶

[@glendabathgate4036]

Very interesting thank you

[@YarnNYarns]

Thank you so much for watching and for taking the time to leave a comment Glenda 🥰

[@marywalton6900]

Didn’t know about keeping Lazykate under tension? Is that only with an e-spinner? I am a newbie spinner on an inherited ashford wheel - not sure which one, maybe the traveller. My bobbins just flow freely from the Lazykate when plying - don’t even see anywhere to tension them. Loving your podcasts - a recent discovery for me.

[@YarnNYarns]

Hi Mary thank you so much for watching. I’m so glad to you that you have been enjoying the videos. Not all lazy Kate’s are tensioned the other one that I have isn’t. I think some people love them as they help the singles stay under tension and not get twisted up so much before you want them too 😃 This was my first time using one and as you saw I took mine off of tension as one of my singles was under plyed and kept breaking under tension so I think like everything else new it will take a little bit of getting used to 😃

[@ashfieldguild]

Mary Walton not all lazy Kates are tensioned. It can be helpful if your singles are fresh or highly twisted, it avoids tangles 👍🏻 You can add tensioning with a couple of screw eyes and some nylon thread set to run through the grooves of the bobbins 😁

[@skuldv8781]

Been thinking of buying one 😍

[@YarnNYarns]

I’m really enjoying mine. It’s definitely a different spinning experience to a treadle wheel but it’s really light and portable and I’m having fun with it 😃

[@priscaklatten5278]

Super Cool !!!

[@YarnNYarns]

Aww thank you Prisca 🧡🧶

[@lesleyoliver5582]

So small and seems quiet. I’m intrigued. As you progress, perhaps do a review? Enjoy your new spinner. Thanks from Australia 🐨🐨🦘🦘

[@YarnNYarns]

Yes of course would be happy to do a review once I’ve got a few spins under my belt 😃

[@RenEBerry.]

I wish you would’ve shown the process of actually putting it together.