Building Blocks of Spinning
Sarah Anderson |Streaming Video |Runtime (237 min)
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In Building Blocks of Spinning with Sarah Anderson, Sarah teaches the building blocks you need for a lifetime of successful spinning—twist, draft, and control—and takes us on a tour of the yarn universe to see what you can create. .
You’ll Love This Spinning Video If:
- You want the building blocks you need for a lifetime of successful spinning
- You’re interested in new techniques for spinning
- You are new to spinning
You’ll learn:
- The secrets of twist, the “glue” that holds yarn together
- Techniques and fiber preparation for worsted and woolen spinning
- Tips and techniques for spinning short fibers such as cotton
- Basic balanced plying, chain (Navajo) plying, and troubleshooting
- Spiral, cable, crepe, boucle, and other novelty yarns
- Dos and don'ts of yarn finishing
About the Author:
Sara Anderson has been fascinated by all things fiber since her childhood adventures in spinning and knitting. She is the author of The Spinner’s Book of Yarn Designs (Storey, 2012), and has contributed to SpinOff , and Handwoven magazines and to the book All New Homespun, Handknit (Interweave, 2009). She has taught at SOAR, Golden Gate Fiber Institute, Madrona Fiber Retreat, and many other conferences and guilds. She Lives, spins, knits and weaves in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and a California quail named Boo.