Beginner’s Info: Part 6
This is the wheel version of spinning tutorials. You can find the drop spindle one here.
Let’s Go
If you learned on a drop spindle you’ll already have the basics of spinning down. All you’ll have to do is learn to operate the foot pedal while moving your hands.
However, if you decided to go for the big stuff first you’ll want a little more background.
The following videos are helpful for both complete beginners and drop spindlers. It’ll let you get a feel for how a wheel works.
The Videos
This is one from Paradise Fibers. It is the second half of a two-part series on setting up and using a Lendrum wheel. Lots of good things are covered, and you can get a feel for how a single drive band works.
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Beginner’s Info: Part 3
This is the drop spindle version of spinning tutorials. The wheel version will be coming soon.
Time To Begin
Alright, you’ve got your spindle, some sort of wool, and a whole lot of excitement. Now you need a piece of pre-made yarn (commercial will do) about two to two-and-a-half feet long. Plain yarn is best. Don’t go for the fancy boucle or eyelash. Just some scrap yarn you have laying around. Alright, got it in your hand? This is your “leader” yarn. It is what makes it possible to easily begin the act of spinning. It’s what you’ll be attaching your fiber to and dangling your spindle from. In short, it’s your friend.
If you happen to be feeling ultra crafty and coordinated today, (or if you simply can’t wait long enough to go find yarn) the first tutorial below shows how to begin without a leader yarn.
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