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Handspinning Techniques

Spinning

Learn to spin a semi-worsted yarn and to control the amount of twist in your handspun.

by Päivi Suomi
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This is part of an ongoing series of handspinning techniques. Each section includes both descriptive text and a short video clip demonstrating the techniques.

TextVideo
Beginning to Spin How to start spinning by joining your spinning fibre onto the leader thread of the bobbin and how to control the tension of the wheel.
Semi-Worsted Yarn How to spin a semi-worsted yarn using the "inch-worm" method.
TPI & Wheel Ratios How to control the amount of twist in your yarn.
 

Related Resources:

• Selecting A Fleece
• How Your Spinning Wheel Spins
• Woollen and Worsted
• Handspinning Info

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