Spinning yarn and weaving it into fabric is one of the things that brought humans out of the stone age. Nearly every household in the world used to make yarn but now it’s mostly done as a hobby. Whether you want to pick up a new hobby or learn how your ancestors did it, you’re …
Before you even begin creating yarn, one thing is vital to the process: fiber. Fiber can come in many different preparations including roving. So what is wool roving? Wool roving is a thick strand of carded wool made specifically for spinning soft and fluffy yarns. Other types of fiber preparations include top, batts, rolags, and …
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Lemme guess, you’re a craftaholic and you want a new hobby and you’ve landed on making your own yarn. Well, you’re in the right place. Learning how to use a spindle is a great way to get started so let’s jump right in. To use a spindle, start a leader on your spindle and begin …
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Well, well, well, what have we here? Another person looking to jump into the world of fiber arts and spinning. Before you start making some crazy, cool stuff, you first need to know how to use the tools you have. So, let’s explore how to use a spinning wheel. To use a spinning wheel, attach …
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Spinning wheels have been used to spin yarn and create textiles for centuries. However, with industrialization, using a spinning wheel has become a hobby rather than a way to keep your family warm. Whether you’re interested in this hobby or just want to know how your ancestors used to do it, you’re here because you …
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Everyone always talks about how great wool is but they gloss right over the fact that some people can’t stand the feel of wool. Some say it’s an allergy but that’s very rarely the case. So, why is wool itchy? Wool can be itchy because if it’s made with short, coarse fibers that will stick …
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If you’re thinking about getting some dryer balls you might be wondering, what do dryer balls do? Dryer balls do a myriad of things, so many that I had to write a whole post dedicated just to the benefits of dryer balls. Wool dryer balls can reduce dryer time, last for 1000 loads, can be …
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Wool dryer balls are the next big thing in eco-friendly homes and with good reason. But, you may not want to shell out the money to buy your own and you just so happen to have a pile of old wool clothing or yarn you need to use. Well, you’re in luck, because it’s super …
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If you want to delve into the world of wool dryer balls, you might still have some burning questions you need answered. Such as, how to use wool dryer balls. To use wool dryer balls, put 3-6 dryer balls in your dryer with your wet laundry. If it’s a large load add more. Dryer balls …
There are numerous reasons why you might consider getting rid of using dryer sheets in your laundry. In order to bring you all the information you need, we’re doing a deep dive into dryer balls vs dryer sheets. Wool dryer balls are eco-friendly, are not made with harsh chemicals, and decrease dry time. Dryer sheets …
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