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Twists Per Inch by Amanda Berka
Jan 27, 2009
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Twist is what holds fiber together. We use it every time we spin, and still twist perplexes us. Some (or maybe...
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What are Roving, Top, and Sliver? by Abby Franquemont
Jan 15, 2009
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It’s common nowadays for a lot of folks in the fiber world to use the word “roving” to refer...
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Tying a 2-Yard Skein by Pat Noah
Jan 15, 2009
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I’m often asked, “What is the proper way to tie a skein?” It is a good question—because...
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Managing Your Yarn by Carol Huebscher Rhoades
Jan 15, 2009
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After you’ve spun a singles yarn onto a bobbin or spindle, you have to decide how to manage it so that you...
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Minicombs by Carol Huebscher Rhoades
Jan 15, 2009
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Many spinners prefer spinning short forward draw from combed fiber to produce worsted yarns that are dense and...
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