In this special double spinning workshop, join expert instructor Amy Tyler and explore worsted and woollen spinning techniques. From the smoothest, densest yarns to the loftiest yarns with the fluffiest halos, you'll gain essential spinning skills to use in any application, for any project. In 'Spinning Worsted Yarn', you'll learn ? How to combine both carded and combed fibre preparations to get the yarn you want ? The meaning of "drafting with no twist," how to do it, and get Amy's expert tips for pre-drafting your fibre for easy spinning. ? Spin worsted yarns by drafting forward, backward, or both, so you can spin in the way that is most effective and comfortable for you. ? How to adjust your spinning wheel specifically for worsted spinning. ? The characteristics of woollen yarns and which fibres and staple lengths are best to create them. ? To understand the process of "drafting against twist" and how to create the loftiest yarn possible. ? Three variations of long draw drafting using mill-prepared carded roving, hand-carded rolags, drumcarded batts, and much more. ? How to adjust your spinning wheel for the best woollen spinning possible.
