You've Spun Your Yarn - Now What? | Handspinning How Tos

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

There are only a few steps needed to take your yarn from the bobbin to your project. What is your favorite part?

[@phoebebaker1575]

The thwacking, definitely the thwacking.

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

Thwacking really is fun! 😁

[@Cumbriman]

So many videos on KZbin seem to assume that everybody already knows these steps and they are missed out on spinning for beginners content. Very informative and helpful. Thanks from 🇬🇧🙂

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@lessalonelouann]

That's what I just said! I had a difficult time finding a video on what to do after loading the bobbin.

[@mymentorjane6705]

I love being considered “part of the flock”! And I love your humor. Your instructions are so clear and that you provide options. This is a whole new expertise I never realized before.

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

Thank you so much! And I really do love the community we're building. ❤

[@ginadorothea950]

You're such a lovely person!. You have filled in so many gaps left unsaid from the many videos I have watched. Thank you so much! ❤😊 ~Gina

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

Thank you! I'm glad you found the video helpful!

[@pamyclark1263]

WOW WOW WOW! This is so comprehensive, and nothing else on KZbin like it. Great job!

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

Thank you! I'm songlad you found it helpful. ❤️

[@amanda4716]

another no cost way to wind a skein with no tools is with your body. I grab the end of the yarn in one hand, put that arm out straight and lock the elbow, and then I wind the yarn between that hand and the back of my neck. it comes out around a yard and half which is nice and I've never felt like I wanted another tool

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

That's very clever! Thanks for sharing that tip!

[@vivdenscombe8291]

I'm a real beginner and articles I've read about how to set yarns etc are completey mind boggling but your vid is so informative and useful, its all become clear...now just need to do it!! Huge thank you

[@doloresheidenthal4612]

I loved the video. I have my first hank drying right now. It is pretty sad looking but I hope to improve with practice. My rolags are small. I filled two drop spindles, wrapped them on a Niddy-Noddy (from Fiber Art Supply Company.) I counted 14 strands, but I think that was probably too few. But I'm encouraged by your teaching to do more. My fleece was free, I skirted and washed, dried and carded it myself. There is a joy in the doing. I don't know how to knit or crochet- so I have a lot to learn at 75 yrs of age. But thank you Linda.

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

I'm so glad the video helped! Congratulations on your first skein!! And processed from scratch, too! I'm so excited for you!

[@HappyBird105]

Thank you for making these videos! I appreciate how you “get to the point” and teach so clearly! Your editing skills are great! THANKYOU!

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

You're so welcome! I'm glad you find it useful!

[@justiannafinn4155]

You're awesome! Beginner spinner here and your lessons are Excellent! Thank you!!

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

You're very welcome! I'm glad you found the videos helpful.

[@StitchFae]

Your first yarn looks much nicer than mine! Haha. It’s so super cute! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us, this helped me a lot!!

[@breannascott3915]

I just spun my first (very small) skein! Thank you so much for this video!!!

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

Congratulations! That's so exciting! I'm glad the video helped. And well done on finishing your first skein!

[@lessalonelouann]

Thank you so much for your video! I've been learning how to spin but I couldn't find a video on how to prep the yarn for use. This was extremely helpful. You're a great teacher!

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

I'm so glad you found this helpful! Welcome to the spinning rabbit hole! ❤️

[@lessalonelouann]

@@LindaOfWindyOaks It's a rabbit hole for sure! I don't even shave sheep yet but I want to know what to expect when it happens soon.

[@maryherbert9082]

This video is just what I needed. Just spun my first yarn. Made it into a 2-ply. Now I want to knit it. So....into the water. Thank you for breaking down the steps.

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

So glad it's helpful!

[@christiesteckelberg8366]

Very helpful demonstration from beginning to end

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@stellaluna6421]

Huh. I never thought about any of this! I just used my handspun to nalbind a bag. It probably won't suffer from the lack of washing, though, because I'm planning to felt it a little anyways. The things you learn....

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

I'm glad I was able to broaden your fiber horizons a bit. :) I've never nalbinded before - that's way cool!

[@stellaluna6421]

@@LindaOfWindyOaks Just wet-finished my first skein! Thanks for the video

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

Yay! Well done!

[@theholisticinitiative]

what an informative video, you answered all my questions ! thank you for taking the time to record this

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

My pleasure! I'm glad you found it useful!

[@cassandraperry5574]

This is SOOO helpful! Thank you! I was so confused on the steps after drop spinning!

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

My pleasure! I'm glad it was helpful!

[@nancyskinner5207]

I have learned a lot. Your videos are wonderful. It seems you have not made any in the last two years. I hope all is well and I would love to hear from you now even to just let us know how you are.

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm glad you found them useful. Life has just been a little hectic lately, but I do mean to start making more videos at some point!

[@ShalomKnits]

You’re an excellent teacher! I hope you start making videos again!

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

Thank you! I keep meaning to, but then life gets crazy.

[@raggamuffin394]

thank you for this video!! i just filled up my bobbin and was like wait what do i do now?? you have answered all my questions!

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@villetrevine3198]

Thank you for this video lesson, it will be very useful to me. I hope to watch some more of your videos and trying all these techniques. I'm not that young any more but I have a few Eeyores too.

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

Yay for Eeyores! I'm glad you are finding the videos helpful!

[@janerooney1414]

Fabulous information! Very new to hand spinning (using a spindle); this information was key for seeing how I can use tools I already have (Amish swift) to finish my yarn 😉!

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

I'm so glad it helped! Welcome to the world of spinning. It's wonderful!

[@Suze2233]

You have helped me immensely. Thank you!❤️🐑

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

You're so very welcome!

[@ketzlcrochet]

Excellent video, all the info I was looking for.

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

I'm so glad you found it helpful!

[@doloresheidenthal4612]

My first hank is drying right now. It is not pretty. I had drop spun two spindle full and only had 14 strands on the Niddy Noddy (from Fiber Art Supply Co.) My carded rolags are very fluffy, but small. When I spin them, I am constantly splicing them and then get lumps. I need to do better. But thank you for your excellent teaching and encouragement.

[@marywilson6760]

Loved this video. first time viewer and very helpful video, for a new learner. Thank you.

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

You're so welcome! I'm glad you found it useful!

[@CatGold5047]

Extremely helpful, thank you! I find it funny with the arguments after the wash- I took a beginner's spinning class and the instructor didn't tell us about thwapping (that I recall) and DID use a weight 😂 also no rotation of yarn during the drying process. I can just imagine the arguments about which technique to use have caused!

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

Haha! Yeah, we all have our "right" way. I'm glad you found the video helpful!

[@zoebarta2278]

Your a very good teacher - good tips sprinkled in the teaching knowledge! Very enjoyable!

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you found the video helpful!

[@PeaceJewel]

Watching these videos really appreciate spinners and the process they go through to supply yarn. I love knits as it is and you made my love increase. Great video!😀

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words!

[@lila2k03]

Thank you so much. Your video is so informative and moves at a great pace for the listener!

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

You're very welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@et1016]

This was very interesting and helpful indeed!

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

I'm glad you found it useful!

[@Love6187]

Your video is extremely helpful Thank you for sharing

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

You're very welcome! I'm glad it helped.

[@Annie_dan]

I loved this tutorial. Thank you

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

You're welcome! Glad you found it useful!

[@MsTilda2]

This is so me🤭🥰🥰🐑👍Happy christmas sweet woman

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

Thank you

[@julie22141]

I just came across your video and absolutely love it! I was looking to see whether it is necessary to ply wool after spinning in order to knit it. Your video is so clear and entertaining at the same time - like being in te room with you while learning! Many thanks indeed!

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! You're quite welcome. :) You can knit with singles. Just do a gauge swatch first so you can see how the twist will affect your finished piece. :)

[@julie22141]

@@LindaOfWindyOaks Many thanks - I'm a beginner spinner and knitter and glad to have joined your flock!

[@hoefje2854]

A deskchair like the one you're sitting on works perfectly to wind up the yarn since it turns aroud.

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

What an excellent idea!

[@soma7940]

Really nice video. I learned a lot today. Thank you!

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

You're very welcome! Happy to hear you found it interesting.

[@joannabeck9755]

Thank you! I did learn a lot. 🌷 😊🌷

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

That's wonderful!

[@Lynnylouwho1]

This is awesome! I love the helpful hints of what others do and what you prefer. Your enthusiasm and love for spinning really shows in your videos. I hope to be able to spin like you someday soon. I am thrilled to find that we live so close to each other. Maybe someday we can meet! ❤

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

Thanks! I'm really glad it's helpful! And I look forward to getting to spin with you. :)

[@cherrywhitaker7608]

I have learned so much from this video, thank you so much. Are you going to be making any more? 😀

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

I'm so glad you found it useful! I will be making more videos, hopefully soon. Any topics you'd like to see covered?

[@cherrywhitaker7608]

@@LindaOfWindyOaks Hi Linda, Everything 🤣 I would like a video on how to choose a good fleece. How different breeds spin up, which one’s that might cause problems. I suppose really videos from fleece to fibre and all the bits in between 😀 Cherry 🇬🇧

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

Wonderful ideas, thank you!

[@ryangray9399]

Just discovered your videos on wool/sheep recently and I love em. They are very informative. My fiancee and I are very excited to start doing this ourselves. Thank you and keep up the great work.

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

I'm so glad you're finding them useful! What kind of sheep are you getting?

[@vane_lao]

Thank you for the knowledge and your kindness! Your videos are very pleasent to watch. cheers from Brazil 😊

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

You're so welcome! I'm glad you're finding them useful.

[@alittlebitofeverythingwith5590]

Agree with every single word. A very good video. 😍

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

Thank you so much!

[@alittlebitofeverythingwith5590]

@@LindaOfWindyOaks I got a few woolly videos too 😜

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

I'll have to check it out!

[@alittlebitofeverythingwith5590]

@@LindaOfWindyOaks you are very welcome 🤗

[@ceebgee2520]

I am really enjoying your videos, I think it would be wonderful to sit and spin with you , this is a new craft for me (only a couple of months) and I am loving it. Was thrilled to see your gorgeous little tea cosy made with your first spun yarn , your spinning now which produces lovely consistent yarn proves that with practise and determination it is possible . Did you use a pattern for the cosy or make it up?. When you were winding your yarn into a cake I saw all the tools you have and would love to see a video where you talk about each one's purpose. I was interested to hear you mention you have a rigid heddle loom, I bought an Ashford 16 inch and am using my practise spun yarns on that. Rather than have them piling up it it is very satisfying to produce something "arty". Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, you are great company for me while I work at improving my skills.

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

Thank you so much for watching! I'm so excited to hear you're loving spinninh. It's such a joyful craft.. Hang tight for next Monday's video. It's all about tools for spinning! (And there will be weaving videos in the future.) I'm glad you're using your yarn! Yay for textured woven stuff. It's always so fun. I used a pattern for the cosy. I was trying to find something for less than 150 yards and saw that on Ravelry. Thank you for the kind words and I'm glad you're part of the Flock!

[@ravelutionyarn3713]

Very informative video, thank you!!

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

You're welcome!

[@ColorsofHopeCraftsASMR]

I just joined the flock! Thanks for these videos. I have been spinning for about five or six years. I had lessons, but my teacher wasn’t able to answer very many of my questions, so I’ve had to watch lots of KZbin videos. Do you have any videos that focus on treadling? I that’s one of my challenges.

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

I'm so glad you're finding the videos helpful! I don't have any treadling videos, but I'll add it to the list of videos to put together!

[@sherrigittel4623]

Awesome tutorial 👌

[@kimmiemamatomany6226]

Thank you. This was super helpful. I didn't know how to tie my skein before twisting it. Hope you are still podcasting!

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

I keep meaning to, but finding time to film and edit is a challenge. :) I'm glad you found this useful!

[@kimmiemamatomany6226]

@LindaOfWindyOaks Well, in hopes you do...I just subscribed and hit the bell notification. I really enjoyed your podcast and could use help on my spinning embarkment. Praying blessing over you, Linda!

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

@kimmiemamatomany6226 thank you so much!

[@artskillstudio]

Loved it, thank you… very helpful

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

You're so welcome!

[@NinaLanfer]

Good i formative video. This was a lot of the stuff you have no idea you need to do when you first start to spin. It was nice to see it all in one video, going from bobbin to finished ball ready to knit. Gave a good chronological instruction of how to go about it.

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

I'm so glad you found it useful! There's so much more than "just" the spinning. 😁

[@hannahives9209]

I stumbled upon your channel today and I am excited to watch the rest of your videos. I crochet and knit but am hoping to teach myself how to spin on my double treadle lendrum wheel this winter.

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you're enjoying the videos!! FYI, I will be launching a beginning spinning course in January. If you go to my website at landing.windyoaksfarmpa.com/k7k5g4 you can get a free Spinner's Notebook with lots of helpful info and sign up for my newsletter so you'll know when the classes are open. ❤

[@yogawithval]

Superb instruction, thank you

[@lifenearthewater8981]

Very helpful! Thank you!!!

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

You're very welcome!

[@monicarevey9911]

Ty. Such a big help!!

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

You're very welcome! I'm glad it helped.

[@patd8063]

Excellent video!

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it!

[@alexisroberts1871]

Thank you.

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

You're welcome!

[@sandradelvecchio6894]

My favorite type of swift- only $23 on Amazon too! I just find them less cumbersome than wood ones.

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

Yes! It doesn't have to be pricey to be good.

[@sandradelvecchio6894]

@@LindaOfWindyOaksI’m in Pa too, near Reading, so Eastern center, just above Lancaster.

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

@sandradelvecchio6894 we're practically neighbors (relatively speaking). :)

[@janemellowes674]

Really helpful. I’m just beginning to learn how to spin :)

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

I'm glad you found it useful! Welcome to the wonderful world of hand spinning. ❤

[@cassiemalone865]

Thank you. Very clear and informative video. I’ve now thwacked my first skein and hung it to dry. Looks a lot like your first yarn only more uneven but I love it, too. Now what to make, beanies are my go to but may come up a bit short. Greetings from rural NSW, Australia. 🐑🦙🦘

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

Hi! I'm so glad you tried thwacking! How'd your beanies turn out?

[@ryebread42699]

Thank you!

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

You're very welcome!

[@viviankeh441]

Thank you! This was such a clear, informative video! I learned a lot! I have only knit yarns that I've purchased but someday I'd love to spin my own. I'm guessing that my favorite part would be the soak and dry part as I'd get to see how that changes the way the fibers behave.

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

You're so welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful. Spinning is so much fun. And yeah, the post wash reveal is so exciting!

[@ritahanigan7896]

"Stumbled" upon your channel and have been sort of binge watching. I've been spinning for a while now, but have picked up a number of tips/info that will definitely help me improve my spinning. I mostly use a Hansen e-spinner (age and back issues) as well as occasionally a Turkish and Royal Hare spindles. How about a video on how to figure out how much fiber to buy to produce a certain amount of yardage for a specific project you have in mind.

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

What a great idea! I'm glad you're finding my videos helpful. I really want to try the Hansen one of these days!

[@phoebebaker1575]

Great video! I have to admit, I put my yarn directly from the bobbin into a ball. I was wondering if I was supposed to wash it or not. Now I know!

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

There's always the element of personal preference. It's not like it's the law! 😆 But I think washing it has a host of benefits.

[@phoebebaker1575]

@@LindaOfWindyOaks My daughter just walked in from work and started laughing at me. “What are you doing,” she said, “Decorating the chair?”

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

Haha! Too cute! ❤

[@gerryivkovich1857]

Good information. Where is Windy oaks Farm? Blessings.

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

Pennsylvania. Glad you found the video useful!

[@Ann.CreatedToCreate]

I’m here from Start Up Society! Ohhh, you’ve taken me down memory lane! We had sheep over twenty years ago. I still have my little spinning wheel, niddy-noddy and bags of roving and raw wool from our own sheep (one of which I bottle fed!). Do you know if my roving is still fine to use after all these years? In the past someone suggested it should be re-oiled. Is that true? Excellent video. So glad to “meet” you 🙂. Blessings!

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

Hi! So glad to meet you, too. Your roving may be usable - it's hard to say without looking at it. It may be a little tender (breakable), but it may be just fine I'd pull off a chunk and see what it feels like. Is it soft or hard? When you take a bit between your fingers and pull, does it snap or break? Or is it nice and strong? If it's really dry, you can spritz it with spinning milk (there are several recipes you can find through Google) to help keep it from frizzing while you spin. Let me know how it goes!

[@deejcarter2003]

I’m loving your spinning content but I’m really curious as to how you went about making your dress form. I’d love some help with making mine fit my body correctly.

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

Lots and lots of padding. 😜 I'll do a video of that in the near future! I really need to finish the cover for it, anyway! I'm glad you're finding the videos helpful!

[@deejcarter2003]

@@LindaOfWindyOaks With your padding how do you still keep it pinable? Mine was getting so soft, any suggestions?

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

I used fabric to pad instead of poly fill. I used a flannel or soft cotton. It holds up against compression a lot better!

[@erinrockwell8490]

How do you know if a soap has enzymes? I've tried 10 different searches on google and nothing will tell me, is there a tell to look for?

[@traceytowner176]

Hello! Thank you for this great video! I looked on Etsy and I am not finding a skein winder that attaches to a table. Could you possibly link to the one you are using? :-)

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

Glad you found the video handy! I bought the swift from TheKnitStore on Etsy. Here's the link! www.etsy.com/listing/492919652/yarn-swift-with-ball-bearing-base-made?ref=shop_home_active_10&frs=1&crt=1

[@hanifeoz2358]

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[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

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[@AprilBelieve]

I noticed you didn't rinse the soap out of the yarn. Why is that. Shouldn't that be removed?

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

I'll have to double-check the video! Usually, when it comes to the yarn, I'm only using a tiny bit of soap, and then the soak takes care of it.

[@kyststudio-epicartadventure]

That, hank is a “knot” . A skein is 8 knots. But nobody seems to call them that. The main reason to wet the yarn after spinning is to set the twist. My old info never mentioned thwacking, Or Snapping, and I had done a research paper on it!

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

That's so cool you did a research paper on it. I don't even remember where I learned thwacking. And the bit about the difference between a hank and a skein is fascinating!! Thanks for sharing!

[@kyststudio-epicartadventure]

In Yarnitecture, she was on Fruity Knitting, too, she explains what thwacking and snapping do, and more. Basically, thwacking semi-felts the yarn, making it stronger and snapping evens out the spin across the whole skein.

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

Very true!

[@Kikio216]

Thank you!!! T-T

[@saundramcdowell1593]

I wish the camera was more on the fiber. For example I could not see it in the sink. So maybe tilt your camera more on the fiber and less on yourself. With that said I did enjoy the video and gained a lot of knowledge in the process. Thanks

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

Thanks for the feedback! I'm glad you found the video helpful.

[@sariahseare3753]

Nostepinne video??

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

That might be fun - I'm not very good at those, so it'd be good practice.

[@doralevitt2879]

Hi, I just came across your channel and went to your website to see if you sell fleeces or fiber, but I didn't see anything in your shop. I'm always looking for new companies that deal with fiber- greetings from NYC!! 🤗🦋🦙🐑🐏💖🗽🌹

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

Hi there! I don't currently have anything for sale. I very much appreciate your checking, though. I hope to have things up and running later this year.

[@doralevitt2879]

@@LindaOfWindyOaks Thank you so much, I spin on hand spindles and I'm waiting (forever 🙄😫😄) to get a wheel, so until then I watch alot of spinning wheel tutorials to learn. I'm subscribing to your channel, I look forward to seeing what you have next- God bless you and have a great day! 🤗💐

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

Thank you so much! Any topics in particular you would like to learn about?