My friend explained to me that it's not just about knowing how to spin it about learning the muscle memory of it and your hands learning the rhythm- my homework is to only practise drafting and paying no attention to what the "yarn" looks like to only pay attention to the drafting for now and I'm supposed to do no more than 10 minutes a day while I'm learning this - and it's working!! Xx
Hi Alex!! So happy !! Vlogmmas, my favorite time of year too! I’m still working on the Lento, I didn’t like the fingering and mohair, too drapy, Ordered a regular Aran / worsted , too soft!!!! Ordered a bulky yarn with a bit more body, going to try it today, already spent a fortune, who cares , that’s the way of knitting😂😂 I’ll let you know how it comes out! You ‘re blanket ideas seem amazing!! See you tomorrow!!
I know exactly what ypu mean about "too drapey" your knits need a bit of substance don't they! It does take a while to find the correct yarn doesn't it bit it's so worth it for the finished piece 🥰xx
Yes that's what my friend said to me - my homework was 10 minutes per day and just concentrate on getting used to the fibre and drafting - I'm absolutely not to start trying to keep even tension yet I'm just to practise drafting 🥰 so that's what I have been doing 🥰xx
@tracycarroll-gauci6061 yes my friend told me to just not worry about anything other than learning to draft and spin to start with - pay no attention to how it looks just get your hands used to doing it and it really helped 🥰xx
Awwww 🥰 thankyou so much! I'm trying to just do 10 minutes a day while I'm learning so I don't try not run before I can walk I'm just concentrating on drafting and parking and finding just 10 minutes a day keeps me focused just on that 🥰 I don't want to worry just yet about how it looks or even begin to think about turning it into yarn just yet 🥰 xx
Hope you had a fab evening. The day 2 Advent is absolutely stunning, I can't wait to start using them after Christmas. You're doing so well with the drop spinning, it shows that practice and determination gets you there 😊 xx
I have just seen the comment about badger and piglet falling out, so funny 😂. I was a bit alarmed to see piglets bum all day though 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. Your drops spindle looked so relaxing to do. Oh yes, Alex, you havent got any other projects???? I thought you started knitting a jumper????!!!!🤣🤣🤣xx
Did u see my eyes wander as I said I had no projects?! I knew u would correct me!! 😂😂😂😂 yes I have a jumper, cowl and secret project 🥰 seriously if u could all have a word with piglet and badger I would be grateful - although I think badger is the ring leader!! He's causing trouble 🙄 I've told him he will get himself on the naughty list if he's not careful!! Xx
@myyarnycorner also, just as you were talking about your hood falling down, I thought " it would fit better if you did your coat up", then you said that!!!xxx
Hi Alex is the cowel your pattern or a different one as I’m looking for a easy pattern also I’ve asked a few times do you have any advents left please? Thanks
PS do you watch ange from yarn n yarns, she is all about spinning, she’s in Wales, she has a ton of those spin things , she knits with hand spun yarn also , ok kisses
You are doing brilliantly with your spinning. Well done. X
Thankyou so much I'm really enjoying it 🥰xx
Alex your doing great with your spindle that's brilliant 👏👏👏
Thankyou so much - it such a different process to learn but I'm enjoying learning it! Xx
Wow, your drop spinning is brilliant. I tried on my friend’s wheel and I was rubbish. She was so kind and said I’d produced craft yarn! 😂 xx
My friend explained to me that it's not just about knowing how to spin it about learning the muscle memory of it and your hands learning the rhythm- my homework is to only practise drafting and paying no attention to what the "yarn" looks like to only pay attention to the drafting for now and I'm supposed to do no more than 10 minutes a day while I'm learning this - and it's working!! Xx
Hi Alex!! So happy !! Vlogmmas, my favorite time of year too! I’m still working on the Lento, I didn’t like the fingering and mohair, too drapy, Ordered a regular Aran / worsted , too soft!!!! Ordered a bulky yarn with a bit more body, going to try it today, already spent a fortune, who cares , that’s the way of knitting😂😂 I’ll let you know how it comes out! You ‘re blanket ideas seem amazing!! See you tomorrow!!
I know exactly what ypu mean about "too drapey" your knits need a bit of substance don't they! It does take a while to find the correct yarn doesn't it bit it's so worth it for the finished piece 🥰xx
You’ve got the basics with the spindle 🥳 Just practice now and getting used to that fibre 👍🏻🤩
Yes that's what my friend said to me - my homework was 10 minutes per day and just concentrate on getting used to the fibre and drafting - I'm absolutely not to start trying to keep even tension yet I'm just to practise drafting 🥰 so that's what I have been doing 🥰xx
Beautiful advent colour today and thank you for showing us your spinning. Something I might have a go at one day 😊
Oh yes do it's very relaxing 🥰xx
I think you're doing amazing at the drop spinning. I had a go and I was hopeless 🤦♀️
I'm really enjoying it - it's fun 😁 ypu shpuld have seen me the first few days though - I could not do it!! 😂xx
@myyarnycorner I will give it another try in the new year. I have all the kit 🤭
@tracycarroll-gauci6061 yes my friend told me to just not worry about anything other than learning to draft and spin to start with - pay no attention to how it looks just get your hands used to doing it and it really helped 🥰xx
You are doing it right Alex your spinning is BRILLIANT O MY GOODNESSS I am so proud keep it up hun xx
Awwww 🥰 thankyou so much! I'm trying to just do 10 minutes a day while I'm learning so I don't try not run before I can walk I'm just concentrating on drafting and parking and finding just 10 minutes a day keeps me focused just on that 🥰 I don't want to worry just yet about how it looks or even begin to think about turning it into yarn just yet 🥰 xx
Hope you had a fab evening. The day 2 Advent is absolutely stunning, I can't wait to start using them after Christmas. You're doing so well with the drop spinning, it shows that practice and determination gets you there 😊 xx
Thankyoy so much 🥰 can't wait to see what you make with your advent 🥰xx
You were mentioned on Adelaide’s vlogmas last night on the Christmas calendar that your stitching. Yours is gorgeous!!
I saw that was so kind of her to mention me wasn't it 🥰 I didn't expect that 🥰xx
Love that yarn ❤
Thankyou so much! 🥰xx
I have just seen the comment about badger and piglet falling out, so funny 😂. I was a bit alarmed to see piglets bum all day though 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.
Your drops spindle looked so relaxing to do.
Oh yes, Alex, you havent got any other projects????
I thought you started knitting a jumper????!!!!🤣🤣🤣xx
Did u see my eyes wander as I said I had no projects?! I knew u would correct me!! 😂😂😂😂 yes I have a jumper, cowl and secret project 🥰 seriously if u could all have a word with piglet and badger I would be grateful - although I think badger is the ring leader!! He's causing trouble 🙄 I've told him he will get himself on the naughty list if he's not careful!! Xx
@myyarnycorner also, just as you were talking about your hood falling down, I thought " it would fit better if you did your coat up", then you said that!!!xxx
@dorothy2030 yes I know it would 😂 I just don't like the feel of it done up all the way 😂 xx
I know, me too!! I just wear a scarf all winter!!😂
I See Badger & Piggy have fallen out Again lol I am getting addicted to seeing What they've been up to each time I watch... Thank You Alex xxx ❤ 🦡🐖
They keep bickering 😂 I think badger is bullying piggy a little 🙄 I'm hoping the frog will supervise bit he doesn't seem to 🙄😂xx
@myyarnycorner So Funny! Xxx 🦡🐖🐸
I used to spend hours spinning, bought two spinning wheels in the end, and loved it along with two weaving looms x
@sam41198 oh don't me on the looms!! I already want one!! 🙈xx
Hi Alex is the cowel your pattern or a different one as I’m looking for a easy pattern also
I’ve asked a few times do you have any advents left please? Thanks
PS do you watch ange from yarn n yarns, she is all about spinning, she’s in Wales, she has a ton of those spin things , she knits with hand spun yarn also , ok kisses
No I will have a look thankyou! Xx