How to Knit with Art Yarn

The Magic of Knitting with Art Yarn and Hand Spun Yarn

Knitters seeking a twist in their crafting journey might find themselves enchanted by the unique characteristics of art yarn and hand spun yarn. These materials transcend the traditional boundaries of knitting, offering a captivating experience and end result that is as unique as the maker. This blog post dives into the alluring world of knitting with these distinctive yarns, guiding you through how to integrate them into your projects to create masterpieces that defy the ordinary.

Exploring Color Blocked Spinning Fiber Roving vs Marbled Spinning Fiber Roving: A Yarn Spinning Crafts Blog

In today's article, we are going to explore the differences between color blocked spinning fiber roving and marbled spinning fiber roving. Whether you are an experienced spinner or just starting out, understanding the characteristics and potential applications of these two types of roving can help you create unique and beautiful handspun yarns. So, let's get started!

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How to spin a smoother yarn with Pre Drafting your wool Yarn spinning tips for beginners

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Best Beginner Spinning Wheels - Modern - Ergonomic - Simple

There are a lot of spinning wheels out there. Some are better than others, and some make it easier to learn how to spin. We've picked the three best beginner spinning wheels from SpinOlution so you can get started with your very first yarns!

Spinning Alpaca Fiber into Yarn- an Overview

Alpaca fiber is unique and luxurious. It's a great alternative to wool, and it can be spun into warm, durable yarns. The process of spinning alpaca fiber into yarn requires patience and skill, but the results are well worth it. Here's how to spin alpaca into yarn:

Two ply yarn spinning - tips and tricks

Introduction

Two ply yarn is a very useful method of creating two-strand yarns. It's very easy to do and allows you to change the thickness and even make different color schemes with ease. This guide will go over what you need to know about two-plying yarn, including how it's done and the various types of dyes that work best for this type of project.

It’s made by twisting two strands together, which results in a thicker, more even yarn. The twist in the yarn makes it more stable than single ply and creates less luster. Two ply works best for projects like hats and scarves because it’s not as warm as bulky yarn, but still thick enough to provide warmth.

Two ply can be spun in many different colors and weights of yarn that you can use to create unique designs with your own twist!

Knitting and crochet as artist expression-knitting as art

If you've ever looked at a knitted or crocheted item and wondered how someone could translate emotion into something so mundane, then you're missing the point. Knitting and crochet are art forms that require as much thought, skill, creativity and talent as any other medium of expression.

You don't have to be an artist to make beautiful things by hand with yarn and needles. The materials are cheap and plentiful, but like any crafty endeavor there's also a learning curve involved. It takes time to learn how to cast on correctly for beginners, measure gauge accurately for others who already know their way around needles—or both!

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What is the difference between Merino wool and Superwash Merino wool? Yarn Spinning Blog

I decided to record and document my expirance spinning yarn in the same semi woolen single strand style with the only diffrece being a super wash merino braid vs a regular merino wool braid. I was hoping to answer the question What is the difference between Merino wool and Superwash Merino wool? Click below to see the video or read the description.

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Tips for Spinning Dog Hair on a SpinOlution Spinning Wheel

Here are some tips from this video for spinning pet hair on your spinning wheel:

You may want to blend your pet hair with other fibers you can use hand cards for this
You can gather most of the fiber from the hind quarters most of the fur is an undercoat. Shorter dog hair like a lab, would not be spin-able just because there's no soft undercoat, it's just too course.
You may have to gather hair from multiple pets or multiple grooming.
While you want a good bit of twist to hold the fiber together don’t go too fast because you make get too much momentum behind these delicate fibers. A smooth quick rotation with slower feet like seen on this SpinOlution Monarch is ideal.
Will spin similar to Angora or Alpaca.

Perfection not required!

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