Numana Yarns

We will talk about:

• Spinning twist and plying twist and how they work together to makes fibres into yarn. 
• Different types of drafts: short-forward draw, short-backwards draw, traditional long-draw, supported long-draw, spinning from the fold.
• Moving from spinning larger to spinning finer and back again.
• What is a diz and how do you use it?
• Whorls and ratios: what are they and when do you use a different one?
• Spinning from some lesser used fibre preps such as a batt, a rolag, washed fleece.
  

There will be time set aside for questions, so bring your biggest issues and we will work on improving them for you. You will receive a small batt and some locks to give you confidence to use these kinds of fibre preparations.

Prerequisites
This class is suitable for beginner spinners with some knowledge of working with a spinning wheel. You will need to be able to spin a continuous single. Plying knowledge is not required but will be an asset.

Tools and Supplies You Need to Bring:

• A working spinning wheel, either people powered or an e-spinner.
• 200g of unspun wool or wool blend top of your choice for doing the exercises.
• Approximately a 5 metre length of hand-spun single spun by you. Wrap this around a tube such as a paper towel or a toilet paper roll. This will be a reference for you and won’t be reviewed in class.
• Pen and paper to take notes.
• A pair of hand cards. Note, if you do not have these, this part of the class will be a demo for you. Hand cards can be purchased through Numana Yarns.