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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Are looking to get into spinning yarn? Well, let me be the first to welcome you to the Darkside. When you’re trying something new it can be overwhelming, and you might start wondering: is spinning yarn hard? And how do you make it easier? Spinning yarn is not hard if you have the right tools …
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