Spinning wheels are a staple of the fiber arts, but when it comes to choosing one, you'll likely find yourself overwhelmed. There are so many different types!
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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!
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There is just something special about spinning a woolen style yarn. They are rustic and airy and look like they were handspun which is kind of the whole point I think! Let’s Learn how to Spin a Woolen Style Yarn!
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Worsted Style spinning -I just love a well planed out worsted style yarn. This type of spinning makes well behaved singles that are great on their own or even better plyed together. Because they are nice and compact they will create a lovely even yarn and are great for show off those fabulous colors from a dyed braid! Let’s Learn how to Spin a Worsted Style Yarn!
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This is the third installment in our Braid to Belt series from Jessica Jane Patterson from Spinning Shadows. Make sure you check out the first installment here first.
In the first segment you learned all about planning out the colors in your braid , pre-drafting, separating fiber and attaching the fiber to your spindle.
Learn to warp and weave a belt with hand spun yarn
You would want to first divide the braid long ways as she shows in the first video becase you are going to be spinning two identical single ply yarns
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how to Andean ply - learn how to use an Andean ply bracelet to two ply yarn on a drop spindle.
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How to Weave a Sash Belt With Hand Spun Yarn- A step by Step guide - Part 2 - 2 ply on a Drop Spindle
This is the second installment in our Braid to Belt series from Jessica Jane Patterson from Spinning Shadows. Make sure you check out the first installment here first.
In the first segment you learned all about planning out the colors in your braid , pre-drafting, separating fiber and attaching the fiber to your spindle.
You would want to first divide the braid long ways as she shows in the first video becase you are going to be spinning two identical single ply yarns
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Do you love the idea of making something that is truly unique and all your own? Well this is a great time to try. My lovely and super talented friend Jessica Jane Patterson of Spinning Shadows YouTube Channel is a pro at using simple at home tools to create really top notch fiber arts projects. I just love her ability to really walk a project though from beginning to end with a well thought out plan. I loved the idea of being able to not just spin your own yarn( shown on a drop spindle) but weave your own belt with simple at home tools.
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