I made a mistake in the video and said both s twist and z twist were counter-clockwise. Oops! The graphics are correct so you can look at those during the video, but to clarify, S=counter-clockwise; Z=clockwise. Happy spinning!
I’m brave-new, and my one drop spindle class teacher said Z for knitting, S for crochet… but we were also ultimately making a two-ply. Anyway, now I’m confused. Help!
It took me about 4 oz of hand spinning to figure out the backwards twist to draft. Until I figured that out there was a ton of overtwisting and frustration. Now everything is smooth sailing.
Thank you so much for making this video. I have been saving up for over 2 years to finally get my own spinning wheel and all of the supplies needed to go with it. This video showed me the unnecessary items I really didn’t need to purchase right away (i.e. blending board, niddy noddy, etc.). You are so gracious for making these videos to help baby spinners. Thank you so much.
I'm a new spinner and I've been enjoying and learning from your videos tremendously. Thank you for not forgetting about those of us who are having to learn a new craft entirely from the internet during these challenging times. I appreciate you 'dumbing it down' and giving basic basics that I can absorb and really learn from. #subscriberformyspinninglife
I found this to be the most helpful tutorial as someone who is new to spinning. After watching this and trying a few methods, I really feel like I’ve upped my spinning game!
the finger twist for drafting has solved my drafting woes, but sadly my yarn is still not getting pulled up into my wheel and leaving my yarn bumpy and overspun in my hand 😢 I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong...
This video helped me so much. The tip about untwisting the pinch point a little to draft out was just what I needed to see. Also, you showing how to check the twist angle was a "light bulb" moment for me. I had been wondering how to check the twist angle after seeing a spinning tool with the angles on it but hadn't gotten around to looking it up.
I have been spinning since 2008 and have yet to ply any of my spun singles, so I'm sure there'll be a bunch of curlycues in my yarns. Should I thwack them before their plied, or should they be plied up first before soaking and thwaking them? I love your videos- thank you!! 😄🤗💖🌹
Hi, I love your videos and the style in which you do them. I am confused though about knowing how much fiber I would need to purchase so that I have enough for a project. If I am knitting a vest and it says I need so many yards of, say, worsted weight, how do I determine how much fiber I need to buy in order to spin enough yarn for the project? I am, of course by this question you know, new to spinning. I have about 50lbs of Alpaca my son and daughter-in-law gave me. I have cleaned, carded, and am practicing spinning right now. This issue though just keeps me from thinking I can decide to make something of a larger scale other than mittens or a scarf. I do love your upbeat style. It's always fun to watch you. Thanks for all of the education on spinning you give.
That is a complex question that requires a bit of math. If you spin a dense, thick yarn you will need more fiber than if you spin a soft lofty yarn even if the diameter and yardage is the same. The best thing to do is sample, swatch and test. Keep notes on each spin and it will help you know what you need for future projects. Happy spinning!
Hi Jillian, I have only started watching you as I just started spinning yesterday. I have watched other videos but this is the one I keep returning to and watching over and over (not getting much else done right now 🥴 house and meals will have to wait) it’s helping me so much and giving me the confidence and technique to get going. Thank you so much for being with me at the start of my journey. I have subscribed and will stay glued to your channel
Evie, I hope you get credit for every complete viewing of one of your videos. I have watched some of them 8 or 9 times as I try to figure out what I'm doing on my new wheel.
What a wonderful, informative video! What exactly does the twist angle mean? I've seen the visuals for it, and I understand the s and z direction, but not the impact of the angle. Thanks so much!
The greater the angle, the tighter the twist, the stiffer the yarn. It also helps to keep consistency when you compare the yarn at the beginning to the yarn throughout the spin as the first bit gets covered up on the bobbin. 💜😊🧶
Evie, I’m a newbie to using a spinning wheel. I’m a Navajo weaver & I’ve always used my Navajo spindle for spinning my wool yarn. A wonderful lady gifted me a Ashford Traditional spinning wheel & I’m determined to learn how to spin on it. I’ve replaced several things, cleaned her up & oiled her. My question is, the wheel seems a bit wobbly. It this normal or do I need to tighten something?
OMG - Frustration be gone! As ever, your videos are clear, concise and exactly the right solution to my newbie over twist spinning problems! Still don't get the spinning angle card/ protractor process yet - looks a bit like hold yarn from top to bottom and slide it to the angle you want and tell yourself that's what you were aiming for....err...?!? More research needed here but would help if you could explain it a bit further? Thank you for your hard work and dedication.
Hi I’m new to your video’s here as I only started spinning yesterday. I am finding myself returning to this video over and over again as it’s helping me so much. I’m finding it hard not to get to much spin but I think I’ll get there and I’m absolutely loving it thanks to this video Jillian. I can see be becoming a big fan 😁
Near the end of this video the wool is soaked in warm water (and then "whacked ") but no water temperature is given. Could you give us a more precise range of temperature needed in order to get the right effect ? Many thanks for your very, very helpfull videos !
My first time spinning Romney it spun much thinner than my usuals. But as I put it in the niddy noddy, it fell apart. Do you have a video for repairing / splicing singles? You teach beautifully; very encouraging and low stress!
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. 1st time spinner. I borrowed a Sickinger spinning wheel & received a big bag of raw wool to practice with & have been watching videos like crazy, finding your video on S & Z twist helped me to realise I had a clockwise twist set up but was trying to spin counter-clockwise. Also having your singles video running on my lap while I spun my 1st single really helped to calm the nerves (sort of like having a teacher sitting right next to me)🙏🏼💐
Hello, thank you for the great video, I took a lot out of it :) you mention in the video that it's better to S-spin if you are making yarn for the knitting project - could you share why it is so? And how does it work when it is a plied yarn? Should I then Z-spin and then S-ply my yarn for knitting?
Knitting yarn is typically finished with S-ply. Sometimes people will crochet with S-twist yarn and find that it gets splitty. If so, they can spin Z-twist yarn and see if that makes it less splitty. It isn't necessarily a rule to follow, but it is something that can have an effect on your final projects. For me, if I'm knitting in the round I will make sure my yarn is finished with S-twist so it doesn't split on me. I think it matters less with higher twist yarns but I like to work right in the twist tolerance of my fibers so I have lower twist for softer yarn and it can be enough to un twist while I work. I hope that helps! If in doubt, swatch and find out! 😊🧶
Yes! I should have clarified so thank you for asking! The rule about S to knit and Z to crochet refers to the final yarn direction. If you are plying, the individual plies will start out in the opposite direction. ❤
After I spin a single would I set the twist, let it dry then dye the yarn? Or would I spin then dye and while dyeing the water temp would set the spin?
Thanks for the twist tip while spinning. I can see that will help to keep the yarn more consistant while spinning. It was also nice to see that you get kinky yarn right off the bobbin. I thought that was a sign that the fiber was overspun; but you demonstrated that kinky is normal for an energized bobbin of yarn.
Great tip with the salad spinner! Also, I haven’t been maximizing my swift use. I had been just using it to feed skeins onto my ball winder! I use my noddy to skein spins. No more. Thank you!
My spinning wheel has been a quirky and ostentatious ornament in my foyer for 2 years with a Good Intentions label hanging on it. I have a small yarn store but have long wanted to learn to spin my own and your wonderful tutorials are starting me on my journey. It’s gonna be a long one! But oh my goodness, I’m having so much fun! Thank you Evie 😊❤
Could you explain how you get the rolag onto an empty bobbin please? I see a lot of videos showing how to spin wool for beginners, but this step isn't shown on those I've seen so far. Many thanks!
Hello! And thank you so much for the video. I love the bit where you explain the little untwist motion you make while drafting. As a newbie who was thought to spin from the fold I had a hard time understanding the other motions. I have a question: is it 30 angle the preferable angle to spin a single?
I want to try spinning but I'm having a hard time finding good sources of information for spinning yarn to use for multishaft weaving.. ie make my own yarn that can handle some tension! Do you have recommendations? Theres no guilds by me or anything to have personal help. Most of the "weaving" yarn information i have found regarding spinning is for rigid heddle or frame looms that dont really require as much tension!
I'm refurbishing a counter balance loom and assembling a table top loom and will have lots more spinning to weave videos coming soon. Also, check out @crowinghen because they have great info for weaving with handspun.
Well, I wish I would have watched this before attempting my first single project. I definitely guessed and did a 40 degree twist probably and it’s a kinky mess. Gomes use your advice from another video and run it through my spine the opposite direction! Thank you so much
Evie - now I understand spinning angles. Hold the yarn against the card and look at the angle of the fibre twist against it = spinning angle. No-one ever says that is what you look at/ compare in videos and so was very confusing. Off to check mine now! Thanks again.
Hi, I’m watching your video on spinning and you mentioned S and Z spinning for knitting = S and for crocheting = Z. My question is you said, spinning in the S twist for knitters, which I am. Is this the end result with plying also? Or did you mean the end result should be an S twist with plying? Thank you
I am so thankful to you for all of this wonderful information and your stellar presentation. Over spinning has been a problem for me for a long, long time. Thank you ever so much for showing me how to amend my spinning, how to put it on the yarn winder, and easily remove the over twisting.
Hi jillianeve I'm left handed so should I refers the s and a twist. As if I in the opposite direction to fight handers so for crochet a twist? Thanks again Sheila
I'd say do what works for you. If you aren't sure, reverse it and see how you like it. No matter what, you have to be comfortable while you spin and like the yarn you produce. 😊💕🧶
Newbie…. Just tried that and it works wonderfully, only I can’t seem to do it while I treadle … pinch & twist, draft, pinch & twist, draft , give the wheel a spin….😐
New to spinning. Your channel is the best! I was graciously given a 13 spoke Country Craftsman and am trying to spin up my first bobbin of alpaca. It is going slow because the wheel is so fast (if that makes since). I am over spinning it but i am learning. thanks again for your wonderful videos, i am learning alot.
How do I handle it if I've overspun on a spindle? Didn't notice it til I had it skeined. I soaked it and thwacked it and it's still very twisted... help!
I would recommend spinning it again in the other direction to remove some of the twist. If you have thwacked it already, that should help it hold together so it doesn't fully unravel. You won't need to spin it much to get it out, just a bit and it goes quickly. ❤
Jillian, I adore your videos. Of course I am new and have looked at many, but I keep coming back to yours because they are the most detailed and enjoyable. Your are so cute, your hair looks beautiful in this one. I've signed on for your blog and want to contribute to your work. How do I do that.
I just fixed my first spinning wheel and it's spin like butter now , but im wondering how to connect the fiber to the bobbin . At the moment I've been using a leader thread and using sticky tape to tape it to the bobbin. Is there another way to do this with out using tape?
I loved this video. Thanks so much. I am new and hope you can help me…i don’t feel the spinning wheel pulling in the yarn as i spin it? what correction can i make?
What a great tutorial!!! I love that you are so articulate and that you also explain the reasons why something is done in a particular way. Thanks so so much!💙
Knowing the twist angle, and checking it as I spin helps me know that I'm staying consistent, and that my yarn won't end up too dense and twisty or too soft so it falls apart! 🧶
I'm confused, at 1:45 you say spin counterclockwise for knitting AND crocheting but your little post it says, knit is S- counterclockwise and Z- crochet is clockwise. Then I notice you are spinning your single clockwise, I think you usually knit so are you spinning for crochet yarn here or planning to ply this single?
I pinned a comment to correct my mistake. Sorry for the confusion. S = Counter-clockwise that I use for knitting, Z = clockwise that I use for crochet. The graphics in the video are correct. Hope that helps!
I know several spinners who encourage people to learn how to draft with either hand! Even if you are left or right dominant you can learn either way, or stick with one. I'm ambidextrous so I usually just go for what feels comfortable at the time. I switch around a lot though. 😊
Thanks for the tips! I'm a beginner with the wheel (just got one this week), and I am definitely going to be using your tips on fiber length and untwisting to draft evenly!
Thank you so much for the helpful tips. The part about the angle of the twist, is the information I didn't know I needed to know. I am always wondering if I am spinning correctly but from watching you, I think I'm getting there.
It has to do with the way the yarn twists around as it's worked. Plied yarn can untwist too, but singles yarns fall apart when they loose their twist so it's more noticeable.
I always learn a score of things whenever I watch one of your videos :D That's gorgeous yarn! I'm about to dive into my first ever fancy fiber (cormo w/15% angora) that my friend sent me and I want to make a nice light single, so I came here for tips! As always, delighted with what I've learned.
Thank you so much, Eve! This tutorial was very helpful in showing me how to find out what weight of single I'm spinning. I've spun on and off (mostly off) for about 30 years but have not made anything from my homespun. I'm working on spinning some singles on my new Little Gem wheel and when I'm done, I plan to knit a Zic Zac scarf with my yarn. We'll see how it turns out.....
Just finished my first spun bobbin yesterday! I'm spinning on a Saxony wheel from the 1860s and I finally started getting the feel for how to get the yarn to draw onto the bobbin. My yarn is extremely over spun and uneven, but trying to go thinner has helped. Because my wheel is so fast (for me), I'm still working on drafting and keeping my wheel spinning by treadling. I have a lot of start and stop using my hand to get it going again.
@@Bellbebell lots of those old wheels spin fast and thinner yarn likes more twist so it will help your over twisting to go thinner. Keep practicing and you'll get it! 😊
Thank you, thank you so much! I've seen this video several times, hoping to get a clue why I was over-twisting. I've been spinning since 2017, but I finally understand and can imitate your instructions! (I think this will also help me with my cotton spinning on my charka. I have the same problem.) I never trusted my singles, because they would break when I ply. I was improving, but... Now I decided to dye merino singles and ply them with (1) camel hair and (1) Suri alpaca. I wrapped three full spools around my Niddy Noddy. Only once was there a breakage and that was on the first spool. I'm so happy! I went back to this video again after watching your live streaming on what yarns to use when you are a beginner (2 yrs ago). I have/had problems with merino all along. With your explanation on micron, I understand now. Oh, one more benefit. I purchased some nice Merino/Targee Carded Sliver but with lots of VM in it. It was very cheap and the company clearly included it in the description. I tried different ways to lessen the VM, but the extra work wasn't worth it. When I do the long draw spinning your way, a lot of it flicks off just before it spins. That's the best way so far. I love watching your videos. Fun, entertaining and very informative. Thank you for sharing your valuable knowledge. It's taken me a long time and my brain is finally absorbing the art of spinning.
Your drafting explanation here is really helpful. (I hadn't seen this video before). I've been having issues drafting, to the point of almost giving up. I knew I was doing something incorrectly, but couldn't figure out what it was. I'll have to go away and practice again after watching this and see what happens. :) Edited to add: It hasn't helped at all! I'm now ending up with an overtwisted mess which doesn't wind on the bobbin!
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I made a mistake in the video and said both s twist and z twist were counter-clockwise. Oops! The graphics are correct so you can look at those during the video, but to clarify, S=counter-clockwise; Z=clockwise. Happy spinning!
I’m brave-new, and my one drop spindle class teacher said Z for knitting, S for crochet… but we were also ultimately making a two-ply. Anyway, now I’m confused. Help!
I thought it was clockwise for knitting, too. I’m a newbie. Have I been doing it wrong?
I think I need to make another video to address the S vs Z controversy! 😆 🧶💕
JillianEve, that would be so helpful! 💗💗💗
I did not get the angle part will view again.
It took me about 4 oz of hand spinning to figure out the backwards twist to draft. Until I figured that out there was a ton of overtwisting and frustration. Now everything is smooth sailing.
It's amazing isn't it!?
Thank you so much for making this video. I have been saving up for over 2 years to finally get my own spinning wheel and all of the supplies needed to go with it. This video showed me the unnecessary items I really didn’t need to purchase right away (i.e. blending board, niddy noddy, etc.). You are so gracious for making these videos to help baby spinners. Thank you so much.
Oh Evie, this was a really good video the untwist drafting tip was a revelation.
I'm a new spinner and I've been enjoying and learning from your videos tremendously. Thank you for not forgetting about those of us who are having to learn a new craft entirely from the internet during these challenging times. I appreciate you 'dumbing it down' and giving basic basics that I can absorb and really learn from. #subscriberformyspinninglife
You are so welcome! Happy spinning!🧶💜🐑😊
I found this to be the most helpful tutorial as someone who is new to spinning. After watching this and trying a few methods, I really feel like I’ve upped my spinning game!
the finger twist for drafting has solved my drafting woes, but sadly my yarn is still not getting pulled up into my wheel and leaving my yarn bumpy and overspun in my hand 😢 I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong...
Spun my last yarn with your back draw and was perfect. No overtwisting. So grateful and happy.
how about if you are using it for nalbinding? Which twist will you need for that? S or Z?
This video helped me so much. The tip about untwisting the pinch point a little to draft out was just what I needed to see. Also, you showing how to check the twist angle was a "light bulb" moment for me. I had been wondering how to check the twist angle after seeing a spinning tool with the angles on it but hadn't gotten around to looking it up.
Yes! And you don't have to have fancy tools either! You could even Google a picture of the angles and hold the yarn up to the screen! 😊
@@JillianEve that's clever and good to know.
I have been spinning since 2008 and have yet to ply any of my spun singles, so I'm sure there'll be a bunch of curlycues in my yarns. Should I thwack them before their plied, or should they be plied up first before soaking and thwaking them? I love your videos- thank you!! 😄🤗💖🌹
I ply first to know how much twist I'm dealing with, then wash. 🧶💕
i want to learn how to spin yarn just so i can thwack it on a chair😂🤣
Hi, I love your videos and the style in which you do them. I am confused though about knowing how much fiber I would need to purchase so that I have enough for a project. If I am knitting a vest and it says I need so many yards of, say, worsted weight, how do I determine how much fiber I need to buy in order to spin enough yarn for the project? I am, of course by this question you know, new to spinning. I have about 50lbs of Alpaca my son and daughter-in-law gave me. I have cleaned, carded, and am practicing spinning right now. This issue though just keeps me from thinking I can decide to make something of a larger scale other than mittens or a scarf. I do love your upbeat style. It's always fun to watch you. Thanks for all of the education on spinning you give.
That is a complex question that requires a bit of math. If you spin a dense, thick yarn you will need more fiber than if you spin a soft lofty yarn even if the diameter and yardage is the same. The best thing to do is sample, swatch and test. Keep notes on each spin and it will help you know what you need for future projects. Happy spinning!
Hi Jillian, I have only started watching you as I just started spinning yesterday. I have watched other videos but this is the one I keep returning to and watching over and over (not getting much else done right now 🥴 house and meals will have to wait) it’s helping me so much and giving me the confidence and technique to get going. Thank you so much for being with me at the start of my journey. I have subscribed and will stay glued to your channel
Evie, I hope you get credit for every complete viewing of one of your videos. I have watched some of them 8 or 9 times as I try to figure out what I'm doing on my new wheel.
What a wonderful, informative video! What exactly does the twist angle mean? I've seen the visuals for it, and I understand the s and z direction, but not the impact of the angle. Thanks so much!
The greater the angle, the tighter the twist, the stiffer the yarn. It also helps to keep consistency when you compare the yarn at the beginning to the yarn throughout the spin as the first bit gets covered up on the bobbin. 💜😊🧶
Evie, I’m a newbie to using a spinning wheel. I’m a Navajo weaver & I’ve always used my Navajo spindle for spinning my wool yarn. A wonderful lady gifted me a Ashford Traditional spinning wheel & I’m determined to learn how to spin on it. I’ve replaced several things, cleaned her up & oiled her. My question is, the wheel seems a bit wobbly. It this normal or do I need to tighten something?
OMG - Frustration be gone! As ever, your videos are clear, concise and exactly the right solution to my newbie over twist spinning problems! Still don't get the spinning angle card/ protractor process yet - looks a bit like hold yarn from top to bottom and slide it to the angle you want and tell yourself that's what you were aiming for....err...?!? More research needed here but would help if you could explain it a bit further? Thank you for your hard work and dedication.
Wow- I wish I'd watched this when I was first starting. So much good information even for spindle spinning.
Thanks for posting this one, really informative and in a relaxing way explained.
I’m just beginning to spin and so I’ve never applied before glad to see this tutorial
Happy spinning!
Rebecca, I am just beginning to spin, too! So glad for these tutorials!
Hi I’m new to your video’s here as I only started spinning yesterday. I am finding myself returning to this video over and over again as it’s helping me so much. I’m finding it hard not to get to much spin but I think I’ll get there and I’m absolutely loving it thanks to this video Jillian. I can see be becoming a big fan 😁
just so you know, you said both s twist and z twist were counter-clockwise. I think its fine though because your graphic said it correctly.
Oh no! I'm sorry! Thanks for catching that! 😬❤
Please Can you tell me the name of your country I want to buy it I live in Pakistan
Near the end of this video the wool is soaked in warm water (and then "whacked ") but no water temperature is given. Could you give us a more precise range of temperature needed in order to get the right effect ? Many thanks for your very, very helpfull videos !
I use warm water. 😄🧶💜
@@JillianEve Warm means body temperature ? 36 degrees Celsius ? or closer to 40-50 degree Celsius ?
My first time spinning Romney it spun much thinner than my usuals. But as I put it in the niddy noddy, it fell apart. Do you have a video for repairing / splicing singles? You teach beautifully; very encouraging and low stress!
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. 1st time spinner.
I borrowed a Sickinger spinning wheel & received a big bag of raw wool to practice with & have been watching videos like crazy, finding your video on S & Z twist helped me to realise I had a clockwise twist set up but was trying to spin counter-clockwise. Also having your singles video running on my lap while I spun my 1st single really helped to calm the nerves (sort of like having a teacher sitting right next to me)🙏🏼💐
You got this! Happy spinning! 🧶💜😊
Just starting my journey so found this helpful 😊Thank you❤
So good! Really enjoying your tutorials as I have just dusted off my wheel and am learning to spin again after a bit of a break!
do you have a reccomendation for a good yarn gauge?
Hello, thank you for the great video, I took a lot out of it :) you mention in the video that it's better to S-spin if you are making yarn for the knitting project - could you share why it is so? And how does it work when it is a plied yarn? Should I then Z-spin and then S-ply my yarn for knitting?
Knitting yarn is typically finished with S-ply. Sometimes people will crochet with S-twist yarn and find that it gets splitty. If so, they can spin Z-twist yarn and see if that makes it less splitty. It isn't necessarily a rule to follow, but it is something that can have an effect on your final projects. For me, if I'm knitting in the round I will make sure my yarn is finished with S-twist so it doesn't split on me. I think it matters less with higher twist yarns but I like to work right in the twist tolerance of my fibers so I have lower twist for softer yarn and it can be enough to un twist while I work. I hope that helps! If in doubt, swatch and find out! 😊🧶
@@JillianEve thank you so much for your answer! I had no idea this aspect could make a difference :)
spin s if going to knit...but what if you will ply? Am i correct that if you two ply the yarn, spin both singles z so that the ply is made s?
Yes! I should have clarified so thank you for asking! The rule about S to knit and Z to crochet refers to the final yarn direction. If you are plying, the individual plies will start out in the opposite direction. ❤
After I spin a single would I set the twist, let it dry then dye the yarn? Or would I spin then dye and while dyeing the water temp would set the spin?
You can set and dye at the same time! It is more efficient that way. 🧶😊
Thank you I wasn't quite sure
Thanks for the twist tip while spinning. I can see that will help to keep the yarn more consistant while spinning. It was also nice to see that you get kinky yarn right off the bobbin. I thought that was a sign that the fiber was overspun; but you demonstrated that kinky is normal for an energized bobbin of yarn.
Great tip with the salad spinner! Also, I haven’t been maximizing my swift use. I had been just using it to feed skeins onto my ball winder! I use my noddy to skein spins. No more. Thank you!
My spinning wheel has been a quirky and ostentatious ornament in my foyer for 2 years with a Good Intentions label hanging on it. I have a small yarn store but have long wanted to learn to spin my own and your wonderful tutorials are starting me on my journey. It’s gonna be a long one! But oh my goodness, I’m having so much fun! Thank you Evie 😊❤
I never thought to use my yarn swift instead of a niddy noddy to wind it up! Amazing tips!
Oh wow, I needed that tutorial so much!
Thanks for showing how to measure the twist. I have a spinners control card with the angles but I had no idea how to lay the yarn to measure. 😊
Glad I could help!
Love All your videos. Just found this one. Everything for a beginner in one place.
Thank you. Thank you.
what did you use to spin your swift?
I was wondering why my yarn was so bumpy and uneven! Thank you!
I love your video ! Thanks
Could you explain how you get the rolag onto an empty bobbin please? I see a lot of videos showing how to spin wool for beginners, but this step isn't shown on those I've seen so far. Many thanks!
Ohhhhhh!!! Now I get the twist angle thing!! Just had to get to the next video LOL. Thank you !!!
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I love your video, I learned a lot of tips. Thank you, I will be checking out your other video.
Just to say thank you... Very interesting and once again I learned ... Hugs 🤗🤗
I'm a new spinner. great videos. I see you hitting the strand on the chair after washing. Is this always necessary.
thank you for all your work.
I'm a beginner spinner. Watching your videos helped me alot.. ❤
Hello! And thank you so much for the video. I love the bit where you explain the little untwist motion you make while drafting. As a newbie who was thought to spin from the fold I had a hard time understanding the other motions.
I have a question: is it 30 angle the preferable angle to spin a single?
I want to try spinning but I'm having a hard time finding good sources of information for spinning yarn to use for multishaft weaving.. ie make my own yarn that can handle some tension! Do you have recommendations? Theres no guilds by me or anything to have personal help. Most of the "weaving" yarn information i have found regarding spinning is for rigid heddle or frame looms that dont really require as much tension!
I'm refurbishing a counter balance loom and assembling a table top loom and will have lots more spinning to weave videos coming soon. Also, check out @crowinghen because they have great info for weaving with handspun.
@@JillianEve perfect thank you! Looking forward to your videos 😃
I want to knit a single ply so that would be? S twist? Counter clockwise backwards?
Well, I wish I would have watched this before attempting my first single project. I definitely guessed and did a 40 degree twist probably and it’s a kinky mess. Gomes use your advice from another video and run it through my spine the opposite direction! Thank you so much
Evie - now I understand spinning angles. Hold the yarn against the card and look at the angle of the fibre twist against it = spinning angle. No-one ever says that is what you look at/ compare in videos and so was very confusing. Off to check mine now! Thanks again.
Should I spin the other way around if I knit or crochet left-handed? I usually have to do everything backwards...
Thank you, what a useful video! I am just starting spinning and I really liked the tips!
Hi, I’m watching your video on spinning and you mentioned S and Z spinning for knitting = S and for crocheting = Z.
My question is you said, spinning in the S twist for knitters, which I am. Is this the end result with plying also? Or did you mean the end result should be an S twist with plying?
Thank you
Than you for the tutorial. Not a newbie but learn on the draw technique you showed. Will faithfully practice.
I am so thankful to you for all of this wonderful information and your stellar presentation. Over spinning has been a problem for me for a long, long time. Thank you ever so much for showing me how to amend my spinning, how to put it on the yarn winder, and easily remove the over twisting.
Hi jillianeve
I'm left handed so should I refers the s and a twist.
As if I in the opposite direction to fight handers so for crochet a twist?
Thanks again
Sheila
I'd say do what works for you. If you aren't sure, reverse it and see how you like it. No matter what, you have to be comfortable while you spin and like the yarn you produce. 😊💕🧶
Thanks I'll try both and see
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Thanks Sheila
Oh my gosh the missing information I needed! Thank you. I cannot wait to get back to my wheel and try this technique.
Awesome! Happy spinning! ❤🧶
Newbie…. Just tried that and it works wonderfully, only I can’t seem to do it while I treadle … pinch & twist, draft, pinch & twist, draft , give the wheel a spin….😐
New to spinning. Your channel is the best! I was graciously given a 13 spoke Country Craftsman and am trying to spin up my first bobbin of alpaca. It is going slow because the wheel is so fast (if that makes since). I am over spinning it but i am learning. thanks again for your wonderful videos, i am learning alot.
I have just found your channel thank you so much for making your channel so much h informative 😊and I just got back to spinning
Thanks a lot. Your video is very useful. Greetings from France.
I love this! I'm brand new and am watching every video I find of yours. I hope you do a "come back" soon!!!
How do I handle it if I've overspun on a spindle? Didn't notice it til I had it skeined. I soaked it and thwacked it and it's still very twisted... help!
I would recommend spinning it again in the other direction to remove some of the twist. If you have thwacked it already, that should help it hold together so it doesn't fully unravel. You won't need to spin it much to get it out, just a bit and it goes quickly. ❤
@@JillianEve would it be better/easier to do that on my spindle or on a ball winder?
I’ve been learning and having lots of trouble with consistency! This was an amazing video and I can’t wait to try it!!
Jillian, I adore your videos. Of course I am new and have looked at many, but I keep coming back to yours because they are the most detailed and enjoyable. Your are so cute, your hair looks beautiful in this one. I've signed on for your blog and want to contribute to your work. How do I do that.
I’ll give these tips a go, I was gifted four Icelandic fleece and I’m hoping to spin them lopi style and knit my first jumper.
THIS is the video I needed. THANK YOU! I was having so much trouble with drafting and now I get it.
I love watching your videos! You make it easy enough to see what you're doing and when there is an issue, you explain how to fix it.
I just fixed my first spinning wheel and it's spin like butter now , but im wondering how to connect the fiber to the bobbin . At the moment I've been using a leader thread and using sticky tape to tape it to the bobbin. Is there another way to do this with out using tape?
So wonderfully clear... thank you so much!❤
I loved this video. Thanks so much. I am new and hope you can help me…i don’t feel the spinning wheel pulling in the yarn as i spin it? what correction can i make?
What a great tutorial!!! I love that you are so articulate and that you also explain the reasons why something is done in a particular way. Thanks so so much!💙
You are so welcome!
Just had to check out ur channel after seeing you on Bernadette banners channel i like ur energy and expertise on the subject you portray
I'm not sure I have a handle on the pinch and roll. Do you pinch and roll every time you draft or only when you are faced with a slub?
Why is the twist angle important?
Knowing the twist angle, and checking it as I spin helps me know that I'm staying consistent, and that my yarn won't end up too dense and twisty or too soft so it falls apart! 🧶
Thank you so much for this short and sweet tutorial. I can't tell you how much I learned!
I’m a little bit confused about spin angle is there any videos that explains this more?
I'm confused, at 1:45 you say spin counterclockwise for knitting AND crocheting but your little post it says, knit is S- counterclockwise and Z- crochet is clockwise. Then I notice you are spinning your single clockwise, I think you usually knit so are you spinning for crochet yarn here or planning to ply this single?
I pinned a comment to correct my mistake. Sorry for the confusion. S = Counter-clockwise that I use for knitting, Z = clockwise that I use for crochet. The graphics in the video are correct. Hope that helps!
@@JillianEve oops missed the correction...thanks for clarifying! :-) love your videos...so many knew spinners out here since corona!
@@ImGinaMarie oh, no worries! You didn't miss it, I only just put it up! 😅 Happy spinning! 🧶💜
thank you for the video! what’s a good angle to aim for in your twist?
I don't have a spinning wheel but this video has helped me with my top whorl spindle to get an even feed
Can I ask, are you left or right handed? I’m right handed and hold my hands the other way round. Thank you 🙏
I know several spinners who encourage people to learn how to draft with either hand! Even if you are left or right dominant you can learn either way, or stick with one. I'm ambidextrous so I usually just go for what feels comfortable at the time. I switch around a lot though. 😊
JillianEve thank you, x
Thank you for this informative video.👍👍
So happy I found you..I want to stop buying and spin for my projects..so thank you so much..you are an excellent teacher.🧶👍🤗
Thank you! Welcome to z fantastic journey! 😊
Thanks for the tips! I'm a beginner with the wheel (just got one this week), and I am definitely going to be using your tips on fiber length and untwisting to draft evenly!
You are so lucky to get to watch Evie’s videos so early on your spinning adventure!
Thank you so much for the helpful tips. The part about the angle of the twist, is the information I didn't know I needed to know. I am always wondering if I am spinning correctly but from watching you, I think I'm getting there.
Glad it was helpful! Happy spinning! 💜🐑🧶
Why is it better for z twist for crochet and S for knitting?
I never knew that crocheting or knitting needs different spinning! Why is that? When you buy yarn at the yarn store there is no difference either.
It has to do with the way the yarn twists around as it's worked. Plied yarn can untwist too, but singles yarns fall apart when they loose their twist so it's more noticeable.
@@JillianEve aha, thank you. Never thought about it. I crochet and knit with everything that looks like yarn.
I always learn a score of things whenever I watch one of your videos :D That's gorgeous yarn! I'm about to dive into my first ever fancy fiber (cormo w/15% angora) that my friend sent me and I want to make a nice light single, so I came here for tips! As always, delighted with what I've learned.
What lovely fiber! And an awesome friend! I bet your yarn will be gorgeous!
Brilliant! This is the video I’ve spent 3 weeks looking for. Thank you!
You make the most beautiful yarn 😀
Thank you so much, Eve! This tutorial was very helpful in showing me how to find out what weight of single I'm spinning. I've spun on and off (mostly off) for about 30 years but have not made anything from my homespun. I'm working on spinning some singles on my new Little Gem wheel and when I'm done, I plan to knit a Zic Zac scarf with my yarn. We'll see how it turns out.....
You're so welcome! I bet your scarf will be amazing!
Do you enjoy spinning singles or do you worry about over or under twisting? 🤔
I like plyed yarns
JillianEve I worry about both 😆
I tend to spin very thin so I’d have to practice to get a slightly thicker yarn to use as a single. I’m encouraged now!
Just finished my first spun bobbin yesterday! I'm spinning on a Saxony wheel from the 1860s and I finally started getting the feel for how to get the yarn to draw onto the bobbin. My yarn is extremely over spun and uneven, but trying to go thinner has helped. Because my wheel is so fast (for me), I'm still working on drafting and keeping my wheel spinning by treadling. I have a lot of start and stop using my hand to get it going again.
@@Bellbebell lots of those old wheels spin fast and thinner yarn likes more twist so it will help your over twisting to go thinner. Keep practicing and you'll get it! 😊
Thank you, thank you so much! I've seen this video several times, hoping to get a clue why I was over-twisting. I've been spinning since 2017, but I finally understand and can imitate your instructions! (I think this will also help me with my cotton spinning on my charka. I have the same problem.) I never trusted my singles, because they would break when I ply. I was improving, but... Now I decided to dye merino singles and ply them with (1) camel hair and (1) Suri alpaca. I wrapped three full spools around my Niddy Noddy. Only once was there a breakage and that was on the first spool. I'm so happy! I went back to this video again after watching your live streaming on what yarns to use when you are a beginner (2 yrs ago). I have/had problems with merino all along. With your explanation on micron, I understand now. Oh, one more benefit. I purchased some nice Merino/Targee Carded Sliver but with lots of VM in it. It was very cheap and the company clearly included it in the description. I tried different ways to lessen the VM, but the extra work wasn't worth it. When I do the long draw spinning your way, a lot of it flicks off just before it spins. That's the best way so far. I love watching your videos. Fun, entertaining and very informative. Thank you for sharing your valuable knowledge. It's taken me a long time and my brain is finally absorbing the art of spinning.
Your drafting explanation here is really helpful. (I hadn't seen this video before). I've been having issues drafting, to the point of almost giving up. I knew I was doing something incorrectly, but couldn't figure out what it was. I'll have to go away and practice again after watching this and see what happens. :)
Edited to add: It hasn't helped at all! I'm now ending up with an overtwisted mess which doesn't wind on the bobbin!
OK, you said ‘S’ twist and ‘Z’ twist are both counter-clockwise. My question is: what’s the difference?
Sorry, I said the wrong thing in the video, but the graphic was correct.
Z = clockwise
S = counterclockwise
Sorry for the confusion!
Excellent video!!!!!!! I've finally retired and am anxious to get back into spinning and your videos provide wonderful instruction! Thank you so much!