I'm a new spinner and tried my first chain ply yesterday. I had watched other videos, but what I really appreciated about yours was that you showed a couple of ways to reattach a broken single. The fibre I had spun and was plying was horrible. So much VM and tiny neps, but still good to practice on. It did break once, and I tied a knot. But now I know the two options if it happens again, especially the tucking the ends in. This was very helpful! Thanks!
This video ticks all the boxes for me. No annoying and distracting music. Clear speaking voice with a pleasant accent. Clear instructions. I never thought I would grasp this technique, but thanks to you, I've cracked it. x
Thanks to the TH-cam algorithm this video popped up for me 6 years later, but in perfect timing. This was incredibly helpful, as others have said: clear, concise and informative. I’m excited to try it now!
Best chain plying video I've watched yet. I could easily see what you were doing. I, like another commenter a few years ago, am doing the TDF this year and have set learning chain plying as one of my challenges. Having seen this video, I think I'm ready to tackle it!
Thanks for making this video. This had the most descriptive words and demonstrations that I've seen in all the chain ply videos I've seen. I usually use this for making art yarn.
Thanks for this. I haven't chain plied for some years now and needed a refresher. You have answered all I wanted to know in a very clear way. I have spun yarn for socks this time and had to make a decision whether to two ply it or chain ply. I did two samples, washed them, worked out the yards per pound (we are supposed to use grams etc. here in UK but I prefer pounds and ounces) to see if I had enough for my socks, especially with the chain plied yarn. I have decided to chain ply even though there is not a lot of difference in the thickness of the yarn the chain plied yarn has a much more sturdy grist and will make more cosy socks. Thanks again, the best video I have seen.😊
this was a great video. Saw all the technique clear and you spoke just loud enough and clear enough. I'm doing TDF this year and i wanted to use this technique as a challenge since i've never done it before. Thank you again
Such a great explanation and instruction on how to get started! Thank you!!! (Only video that shows that out of the first 4 video tutorials on Navajo plying.) I love the position of your back hand's fingers. Love the explanation and demos if your single breaks. AND, a tip about reducing the bumps that happen at the chain. And, love the tips on working with color changes. GREAT instructional video all around!
Very helpful, I’ve managed to chain ply on a drop spindle before but couldn’t quite figure out how to get started on the wheel. I now have a very cheerful bobbin that actually looks better than the three strand ply I did earlier.
Thank you! You made this intimidating technique sound very clear & doable. I couldn't help but wonder if you had to stop in the midst of this. Normally I wrap my single around the tension knob a couple times to hold the twist so it doesnt unravel, maybe for an hour, overnight, or a week. It seems picking that chain ply back up, would it be hard to figure out where you left off?
I just heard about "chain plying" today and ran home and found your YT video... I have a Q: should I wash my merino single-ply that I spun before I chain ply? thanks p.s. thank you for a wonderful and easy to follow instructions.
Awesome, glad this was helpful! You do not need to wash or set your singles before plying. It is helpful to let them rest for a bit, so that the twist is less active and the singles are easier go handle, but that is not even really necessary - you can ply straight from a fresh bobbin of singles.
Cyndi Daves you're welcome! And yes, it is always a good idea to wash/set your yarn after spinning - the yarn will often change once it is washed, so it's better to do that before working with it (like how it's best to pre-wash fabric before sewing with it). Happy spinning!
Hi, I am having the hardest time keeping all 3 strands taut and even with tension. I keep watching and looking at your right hand, but I just can't hold them comforably... I will keep practicing but I just cant figure out which fingers to use... can you explain it again for me? thanks
Hi Cyndi! As I mentioned in the video, everyone holds their hands differently - I essentially make a claw with my thumb, middle, and first finger each tensioning a different strand, and that works for me. I would suggest continuing to practice, and perhaps watch several other TH-cam videos on chain plying as well (you can also search for "Navajo plying" as some spinners call it that). Try going slower, and see if that helps too so you can focus on your hands. Best of luck to you!
Classy Squid Fiber Co Thank you, I have watched other yt videos and everyone has their own way. I just like your way the best. I will keep practicing on my cheaper, store bought yarns before I try to chain ply my merino yarn. everyone makes this look so easy... it is not easy for me, yet... I will get it, I know I will, practice, practice, practice. thanks again.
Hi KB! Yes, that's another name for this technique - it's not actually associated with the Navajo people, though, so these days you'll mostly hear it referred to as N-plying or chain-plying. Hope this helps!
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I'm a new spinner and tried my first chain ply yesterday. I had watched other videos, but what I really appreciated about yours was that you showed a couple of ways to reattach a broken single. The fibre I had spun and was plying was horrible. So much VM and tiny neps, but still good to practice on. It did break once, and I tied a knot. But now I know the two options if it happens again, especially the tucking the ends in. This was very helpful! Thanks!
This video ticks all the boxes for me. No annoying and distracting music. Clear speaking voice with a pleasant accent. Clear instructions. I never thought I would grasp this technique, but thanks to you, I've cracked it. x
Thanks to the TH-cam algorithm this video popped up for me 6 years later, but in perfect timing. This was incredibly helpful, as others have said: clear, concise and informative. I’m excited to try it now!
Best chain plying video I've watched yet. I could easily see what you were doing. I, like another commenter a few years ago, am doing the TDF this year and have set learning chain plying as one of my challenges. Having seen this video, I think I'm ready to tackle it!
Thanks for making this video. This had the most descriptive words and demonstrations that I've seen in all the chain ply videos I've seen. I usually use this for making art yarn.
Great video - very clear and easily understandable. I appreciate the tips on joining breaks. Thank you!
Thank you for making this video, I could see clearly how you were Navajo plying, thank you for sharing.
Lots of great tips and super demo of the techniques. Thank you!
Thanks for this. I haven't chain plied for some years now and needed a refresher. You have answered all I wanted to know in a very clear way. I have spun yarn for socks this time and had to make a decision whether to two ply it or chain ply. I did two samples, washed them, worked out the yards per pound (we are supposed to use grams etc. here in UK but I prefer pounds and ounces) to see if I had enough for my socks, especially with the chain plied yarn. I have decided to chain ply even though there is not a lot of difference in the thickness of the yarn the chain plied yarn has a much more sturdy grist and will make more cosy socks. Thanks again, the best video I have seen.😊
Brilliant tutorial on chain plying. So clear, concise and informative, so thank you from a very "newby" spinner.
Terrific. Visually and aurally clear, calm, and helpful. Thank you!
this was a great video. Saw all the technique clear and you spoke just loud enough and clear enough. I'm doing TDF this year and i wanted to use this technique as a challenge since i've never done it before. Thank you again
Such a great explanation and instruction on how to get started! Thank you!!! (Only video that shows that out of the first 4 video tutorials on Navajo plying.) I love the position of your back hand's fingers. Love the explanation and demos if your single breaks. AND, a tip about reducing the bumps that happen at the chain. And, love the tips on working with color changes. GREAT instructional video all around!
I've watched several videos on this and yours was by far the easiest to understand. I finally got it! Thank you!
Thank you, this was very clear, and you are easy to understand and follow. Very helpful!
Very helpful, I’ve managed to chain ply on a drop spindle before but couldn’t quite figure out how to get started on the wheel. I now have a very cheerful bobbin that actually looks better than the three strand ply I did earlier.
Thank you!!! This video is so clear and informative. It helped me understand and be able to apply this technique.
Best. 3 ply video. Ever.
Thank you so much! Just found your channel and subscribed.
Great presentation skills! Everything clear and easy to understand, thank you
Excellent tutorial. Clear and slow enough to follow along. Thank you!
Thank you for this very clear and understandable tutorial! Very helpful
Thank you! You made this intimidating technique sound very clear & doable. I couldn't help but wonder if you had to stop in the midst of this. Normally I wrap my single around the tension knob a couple times to hold the twist so it doesnt unravel, maybe for an hour, overnight, or a week. It seems picking that chain ply back up, would it be hard to figure out where you left off?
This video was very helpful! I've only been spinning for only about 4 months and I've been wondering how to do this.
That was so interesting Amanda, a great teaching video, many thanks :-)
Thank you for the how-to and tips!
Very well explained, Thank you . I will give it a try now.
Nice tutorial. Thanks!
I FINALLY UNDERSTAND!!! lolol thank you so very much!!!!
Super helpful video, thank you!
I can't wait to try this. Spinning newbie!
Great video! What type of wheel are you using? I’m hunting for a new wheel and gathering info. I don’t recognize yours.
Thanks! This is a Majacraft Aura. It's a double-drive tensioning system and super versatile. I love mine!
Great!
I just heard about "chain plying" today and ran home and found your YT video... I have a Q: should I wash my merino single-ply that I spun before I chain ply? thanks p.s. thank you for a wonderful and easy to follow instructions.
Awesome, glad this was helpful! You do not need to wash or set your singles before plying. It is helpful to let them rest for a bit, so that the twist is less active and the singles are easier go handle, but that is not even really necessary - you can ply straight from a fresh bobbin of singles.
Classy Squid Fiber Co oh, ok. Thank you. I should of also asked, Q: should I wash the chain plyed before I knit a shawl with it? Thanks again
Cyndi Daves you're welcome! And yes, it is always a good idea to wash/set your yarn after spinning - the yarn will often change once it is washed, so it's better to do that before working with it (like how it's best to pre-wash fabric before sewing with it). Happy spinning!
Classy Squid Fiber Co Thank you again. I look forward to your next video.
I tried this while watching the video but I must not be doing it right because the yarn got knotted up.
Hi, I am having the hardest time keeping all 3 strands taut and even with tension. I keep watching and looking at your right hand, but I just can't hold them comforably... I will keep practicing but I just cant figure out which fingers to use... can you explain it again for me? thanks
Hi Cyndi! As I mentioned in the video, everyone holds their hands differently - I essentially make a claw with my thumb, middle, and first finger each tensioning a different strand, and that works for me. I would suggest continuing to practice, and perhaps watch several other TH-cam videos on chain plying as well (you can also search for "Navajo plying" as some spinners call it that). Try going slower, and see if that helps too so you can focus on your hands. Best of luck to you!
Classy Squid Fiber Co Thank you, I have watched other yt videos and everyone has their own way. I just like your way the best. I will keep practicing on my cheaper, store bought yarns before I try to chain ply my merino yarn. everyone makes this look so easy... it is not easy for me, yet... I will get it, I know I will, practice, practice, practice. thanks again.
Hello again... Q: If I spun my singles in an "S" twist, then I should "chain ply" in a "Z" twist? correct? or vice versa, correct?
Cyndi Daves yes indeed! You always want to ply in the opposite direction of your singles, this balances the twist 😊
Classy Squid Fiber Co thanks again. happy superbowl day to you and your family.
Is that the same as Navaho plying?
Hi KB! Yes, that's another name for this technique - it's not actually associated with the Navajo people, though, so these days you'll mostly hear it referred to as N-plying or chain-plying. Hope this helps!
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