o-t on spinning
Posted by Alissa on October 31, 2001 at 15:11:51:
In reply to: Re: palmistry and spinning posted by Catherine Cartwright Jones on October 31, 2001 at 14:44:06:
: OH wow! I spin .... actually very well! I have an Ashford: Elizabeth, and have handspun spun and knitted many, many sweaters!
(I
: adore Romney!)
WOW i wondered if you did after perusing your knitting sites with the
tapdancinglizard. I'm buying a Louet S15 (double treadle) although
the ashfords are just adorable little things, much prettier. But i
like how the louets handle, and hold tension. I've been spinning for
several years (about 5 i think) & knitting since ohhhh like 12 years
ago. I've been renting wheels for my spinning fixes, but decided it
was time for a long term relationship & commitment :)
I first spun enough wool for an entire sweater with a drop spindle,
taught myself how to use it no less. That was enough of drop spindle
for me though - havent done anything with it ever since.
My wheel spinning skills are still developing - i can only spin for
short intense weeks out of a year, it aggravates my old carpal tunnel
stuff if im not careful. I love tweeding!! It delights the eye to see
those swirls form right at your fingertips.
The first time I spun, it was like remembering how - not learning it
brand new. I'm certain my hands have spent plenty of time at the
wheel in other incarnations. :)
Mostly I've worked w/various wools and also done a great deal with a
friend's long hair dog fur, collected by her for me to do (she
knits). That feels REAL - everything from cleaning, drying, carding,
combing, then spinning & setting the twist. It spins into nubby
stuff, very textured & fun. I've worked w/preparing wool as well, but
not as much. I've also tried "spinning in the grease" & didnt like
it. Yuck. How bout you?
oooo spin spin spin talk! great fun!
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