Amy Tyler fills us in on what the Bradford system, micron system, and blood system mean and what these systems tell you about measuring fiber.
Have you been participating in the Spin Off Ravelry group’s #CombospinSALKAL ? The spin-along officially ends on Friday, but I have a confession: I don’t think I’m going to finish spinning in time, much less knit a sweater.
Irish tension is a single-drive tension system often referred to as bobbin lead.
Movement in the field caught my attention, and an animal stood up; I was in Alaska and the fiber at my feet was qiviut, the downy undercoat of the musk ox.
It’s not a contest, they say. Sure, we’re all winners. But in my competitive little heart, I know that spinning yarn is the very best craft, a better way than any other to spend your time.
For the theme Making Choices, we requested yarns that feature the same fiber spun two different ways.
A drumcarder is a fiber preparation tool used for aligning fiber, blending, and creating batts.
Going from the drop spindle to an electric spinning wheel is like jumping from an ancient era into a modern one. The spindle is a primitive tool that requires patience and dedication; the e-spinner is a device designed for efficiency and, perhaps, instant
