Wolf yarn is a core-less core-spun yarn, named by Judith Mackenzie because it kept the wolf from the door. It is technically challenging but once mastered it is fairly quick and looks impressive so sells well. Spinning Wolf Yarn For a wolf yarn you need a cloud of fairly long fibre, more than 3 inches,… Continue reading Spinning tips Sunday Wolf Yarn
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Silk cocoons
Not too long ago I promised to share something about silk preparations. Even the name conjures up luxury and fine softness. So where does silk come from? A simple cocoon. Silk worm cocoons Bobyx mori cocoon bottom left Silk worms are actually caterpillars and they form their cocoon to pupate from caterpillar to moth. Non-one makes cocoons… Continue reading Silk cocoons
Spinners’ New Year Wishes
May your fleeces be clean And your carders de-fluffed May your spindles be balanced And your wheel run true - May your fibre draft feely And your twist be consistent May your singles be even And your ply be just right - May your yarn be beautiful And put to good use May your spinning… Continue reading Spinners’ New Year Wishes
Beginning Spinning
"Thanks for a fabulous day" Tired but happy. I have had a great day with some lovely ladies teaching spinning. I so enjoy sharing my love of fibre and the magic of spinning. We started looking at washed fleece from 7cm Ryeland, to 30cm Leicester longwool. I love seeing the light bulbs going on. The realisation that… Continue reading Beginning Spinning
Creating beauty from compacted tops
After my craft room reorganisation I found beautiful tops that were compacted, and some remnants that would not be enough to make anything on their own. I hate waste so I have been playing with resuscitating them. I blended the colours and carded into soft rolags to make them spin-able again. Adding a smidgeon of cashmere… Continue reading Creating beauty from compacted tops
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