Soothing Sounds of the Old Walking Wheel in Springtime: Becca's Yarns ASMR

Spin outside with me on this beautiful day in Spring! The sun is shining, the birds are singing. No talking, no music, just the lovely sound of the wheel. This antique walking wheel circa 1850 requires patience, but it's so much fun to spin on. Let's go!

[@sherryperry67]

I will be watching you many times. I have a great wheel and have been spinning a little most days on it. But it hasn’t come smoothly. Watching you will really help me to learn to spin with a smoother, relaxed motion! Thanks!

[@beccasyarns8020]

Thank you for sharing! I also found Norman Kennedy to be very helpful. I don't think the videos are on TH-cam, but they are available on DVD. You can do it! Happy spinning!

[@robynreid3027]

Such a treat to see you spinning so expertly with this great wheel. I'm on awe of you draughting with one hand!

[@beccasyarns8020]

Thank you! It's a magical experience, really. You can't tell from the video, but my grip on the fiber is very loose when I'm drafting. It has just enough twist to keep the fibers from falling apart. Then when I spin the wheel faster, I'm putting in the twist to lock it in place and I test to see if there is enough twist by pulling back slightly on the yarn. Happy spinning!

[@LadyValkyri]

Hi, Becca. What a great lady you have there. What kind of fiber were you using? It's so fluffy! Hugs

[@beccasyarns8020]

Hi, LadyValkyri! Thanks for your comment. That was natural Shetland, mill-prepped into roving that I bought from the Woolery. It's such a joy to spin and works great on this wheel in particular!