Spinning Videos

Learn to make a rolag.

smidgen — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:44:25 GMT

Basic information on how to make a rolag before you begin to spin. I hope that you will enjoy it?! Thanks!

DVD Preview: Popular Wheel Mechanics with Judith MacKenzie

Linda Ligon — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:09:11 GMT

The flyer spinning wheel is a subtle machine. Understanding this ingenious tool, optimizing its performance, and making it work for you is key to becoming an accomplished spinner.

In this far-ranging video, Judith MacKenzie looks at several of the popular wheels available to spinners today, dissects their differences, gives pointers on get the best from them, and shares tips and hints on making your wheel as efficient and versatile as it was designed to be.

You'll learn:

How wheel size influences spinning
How the shape of your flyer affects your spinning
Why your hooks are on the same side of the flyer, or why you might want them to be
Why a pulley is not a whorl
How to spin six different yarns by making simple wheel adjustments
How to fill a flyer properly, and why it matters
And several dozen additional fascinating and critical facts and exercises that will make you a better spinner

Respect the Spindle: The Video - Preview

stefanie berganini — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:17:42 GMT

In Respect the Spindle: The Video, veteran spinner and spindle aficionado Abby Franquemont shows spinners old and new how to create volumes of incredible yarn with this amazing yet simple tool.

You’ll learn:
• How spinning works and how to spin on a simple stick
• How to make a functional spindle out of almost anything
• How to spin a lot of excellent yarn in an amazingly short time
• How to manage the yarn supply, to ply efficiently, and to finish appropriately

The result? Spinning will become your take-along, anytime, anywhere craft. You won’t want to leave home without it.

Available at www.interweavestore.com.

DVD Preview: Drafting - The Long and Short of It by Abby Franquemont

stefanie berganini — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:00:09 GMT

Whats the difference between woolen and worsted spinning? IS there a difference? How do you decide when to use what method? Why should a spinner care? The questions are legion, the answers sometimes confusing. Here to make common sense out of it all is Abby Franquemont, who has been spinning since she was five years old.

You'll learn:
- The short forward draw (worsted) and what kinds of fibers its best for.
- The backward long draw (woolen) and what kinds of fibers to choose it for.
- Two hybrid drafting methods, including spinning from the fold.
- Important extras such as making good worsted joins and spinning ergonomics.
- And last but not least, what happens when you give two kittens the run of a spinning studio.

The result? Youll be comfortable with a wide range of drafting methods, and you will have developed a sense of when and how to use them with different fiber preparations. Its all part of becoming an accomplished spinner, and making the yarn you want.

Find Drafting: The Long and Short of It and www.interweavestore.com

A Homemade Zucchini Spindle

Linda Ligon — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:35:09 GMT

Linda Ligon describes how to make a simple spindle out of zucchini! August is National Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbors Front Porch Month (no joke!) For Linda's fabulous zucchini bread recipe, read Linda's blog post. And for more dates of importance for spinners, be sure to check out Spin-Off's 2010 wall calendar, available now at www.interweavestore.com.

Sarah Anderson - Navajo Plying

stefanie berganini — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:31:11 GMT

Sarah Anderson previews her Spin-Off Autumn Retreat 2009 workshop by explaining her unique Navajo plying technique. Her variation on the Navajo-plying or Chain-plying technique is different than many others because all three plies are completely under control and under equal tension when the twist enters them, resulting in a very consistently plied yarn.

More great information from Sarah will be found at her 2009 SOAR Workshop: All You Can Eat Yarn Design Buffet. Visit www.interweavesoar.com to register!

Weaving in Guatemala

Linda Ligon — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:36:05 GMT

Weavers of the village of Chajul in the Guatemalan highlands are eager to sell their handwoven huipils to volunteers from Friendship Bridge: Mary Ann Wise, Ellie Sturgis, Jody Slocum, and Meg Leonard.

Start Spinning DVD Preview

stefanie berganini — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:39:07 GMT

A short preview of the 2-disc instructional DVD Start Spinning with Maggie Casey and Eunny Jang, available now at interweavestore.com

Spinning in Peru

stefanie berganini — Thu, 21 May 2009 18:56:56 GMT

Linda Ligon captures spindle spinning in the mountain village of Acopia, Peru in May, 2009.

Spinning a Beaded Single

windrose — Sat, 02 May 2009 23:37:44 GMT

How Cloth is Made

Liz Gipson — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 21:57:34 GMT

A short streamed video on how cloth is created from goat to scarf. To get the pattern featured in this video, click here.

Handspun Spaced-Out Felted Scarves on Knitting Daily TV

Liz Gipson — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 22:52:39 GMT

Scarves from the gallery in the Winter 2008 issue of Spin-Off as featured in season 2 of Knitting Daily TV.

Alden Amos interview

stefanie berganini — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:09:00 GMT

Alden Amos interviewed by Linda Ligon. They discuss how Alden became a wheelmaker, his ideal wheel, and why spinners should drink beer.

The Spinning Wheel Primer by Alden Amos is now available in downloadable e-book format at www.interweavestore.com

Rachael John, Extreme Knitting, 1000 Strand Knitting

Ercil — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:47:51 GMT

It is a truly artful 7 min video of a momentous artistic use of yarn.  One way to use up yarn... ;)

Behind the Scenes at Spin-Off Workshop

stefanie berganini — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:23:51 GMT