Hey, I’m Lisa from Central New York! I think you should keep your first skein of handspun in its current lovely triumphant form! Some yarn isn’t meant to be knit, just to BE, and bring us joy 😊
Hi Tayler! So honored to see my fiber in your hands!!! After all the years of watching your episodes, this is a surreal moment for me! Thank you so much for the shout out! Your first spun skein is beautiful! It will be a lovely reminder of how your spinning adventure started. In a few months you'll be amazed at your progress! p.s. I've never been any good at the drop spindle; you'll have to share your tricks once you've mastered it 🙂 💜 Nicole @ one_thursday
It's absolutely my pleasure Nicole! I just love the colors and the fiber is so beautiful. I actually started spinning New Hampshire last night and holy fiber braids, Batman. It's gorgeous!
Hiya I’m Melita from Perth in Western Australia. Love catching up with you for a knit while you chat. I’m fascinated by what others choose to knit and how everyone likes different ways of doing things. I learn a lot from watching podcasts from all over the world. Have a great week 💚
The squeeness (that is for sure not a word) of you showing your first hand spun skein is the best!! You must be so proud! 👋👋 from the foothills of Colorado!
I’m Nikki from Connecticut and I love that you’re spinning now. I need to get back to spinning for 15 minutes a day myself. I have an espinner from dreaming robots that are 3-D printed and very reasonably priced if you’re looking to try but can’t afford a wheel right now. Also an espinner is great for plying when you have another spin on your wheel. It’s a rabbit hole for sure but so fun. I’m hoping to splurge on a wheel hopefully later this year. Happy spinning and making to everyone! 🧶♥️
Hello - I’m Brenda from Kentucky. When I was younger I’d claim “the home of blue grass, good whiskey, and fast women”. Now that I’m a mature grandmother of 70 I take traditional I’m from Kentucky, the home of blue grass, good whiskey, and fast horses and in my case who loves to knit, crochet, sew, quilt, and paint. Love your podcast.
As an artist, value is so important. Value as in dark, middle dark/light, and light. If you can tuck away the fact that “value does the work, but color gets the glory” you cant go wrong. So glad you took a photo - Helps you see the values! So important when producing your craft. 😊🧶 Knit on!
hi! I think this might be the first time I've commented on your videos, so I'll introduce myself. I'm Charlotte. Been watching for a couple of weeks now and I love your content. Just thought I'd pop in and say that I love your first skein of handspun. as far as I know, handspun is definitely something you can use as a word to describe yarn spun on a wheel. you're still using your hands after all. I believe they are interchangeable terms. I also haven't used my first skein of yarn. its just kind of.... there. sitting there watching me. my first skein was on a drop spindle. its great to see yet another fiber channel that's falling down the spinning rabbit hole! I also love that you're exposing yourself to as many types of wool as possible at the moment too, because that will totally boost your spinning game super fast!
Your first handspun yarn is totally awesome!!!! What do you mean your first yarn is less than ideal? Its precious. You will never produce your first yarn ever again.
Hi, I'm Melanie and live in the UK. I always look forward to spending my Monday morning coffee and breakfast with you! I've always been a hat knitting lover but starting on jumpers this year. I love Fair Isle patterns, find the charts really meditative and relaxing. At the moment I can't stop knitting! I had a slump following the sad death of my husband from ALS/MND in 2020, he was my 'model' for all my hat knits. I started knitting again towards the end of last year when I found your podcast. Now I can't stop. xx
Hi Tayler, I’m Diane from British Columbia. I love your podcast and watching your adventures into spinning. Definitely SAVE that first skein. It’s a special skein and should remain on your shelf. I love reading the comments in here as well, people from all over the world! That must feel amazing to think you’ve touched people from every corner of the world from little Henderson, NV. ❤❤ keep on producing, love to see where you take the spinning.
Hi Diane! Thank you so much for introducing yourself here. I too have been reading all of these fantastic introductions and am just so grateful to be able to share my journey with soo many folks from all over. It warms my heart like nothing else. Truly. ❤️
Love your first spinning effort. You should have seen my first. Talk about a Frankenspin lol.but I was still proud to have completed it without injury yo myself or the wheel!!! Love you combed top. Take the plunge, spin it you will love it its not such a serious craft lol have fun and spin all the wool that takes your fancy.Thanks also for letting us know where you found such beautiful top. I'll be ordering from them very soon
Hi Taylor, I am Jeaneen from SW Washington. Long time knitter, 50 years at this point. I am very much enjoying your podcasts and have already picked up some great project ideas from you. Thank you for spending time doing this.
I'm Kaylee from Arizona. I'm a new knitter, and I've been crocheting since I was a teenager. I love watching you on Monday mornings after I get my kids off to school, and I can relax and rest my breakfast and catch up on your fiber projects.
Hi Tayler, I am Joke Klein, a knitting spinner from Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Oh my, you made a gourgeous skein of handspun. I think you should treisure it and keep it as your little yarnbaby as you named it yourself. I hope for you to get as much pleasure and joy from spinning as I do. It is my zen, after a busy day I recharge when I spin for a while. You go girl!
Hey it’s Helen. I’ve been watching for several months. I’m a crocheter, but prefer knitting videos for some reason. Enjoy what you bring. I’m from Lebanon, Ohio.
Hello! I'm Ashley from Louisiana. Your excitement over beginning spinning has reinvigorated my spinning journey! I bought a wheel years ago, spun a few skeins, but never felt confident enough to adjust settings on my wheel or anything beyond the basics. This past fall I bought some fiber to jumpstart my spinning journey again and I got about halfway through the first braid before I felt brave enough to adjust some settings on my wheel. 😅 Then your videos reinspired me all over again! I finished the braid that had been languishing on my wheel and now I think I finally have gotten my head around the whorls and ratios. 🎉 All that is to say is that your spinning journey has helped me on mine. The best piece of advice I got from a local spinner was the knit with your handspun. Maybe save that first skein for memories and to see how far you have come, but once you start to make skeins you want to knit with, it is easy to stash it because it feels "too special". But there really is some magic in knitting with handspun. The yarn is so bouncy and has this life to it that is addicting to knit with. Plus knitting with your handspun will give you the feedback you need to know how you like your colors to land or how many plies you like, etc. Best of luck with your spinning adventures and I can't wait to see your progress and thoughts on the craft as you continue your journey!
Tayler, maybe you could display your first skein of handspun yarn in a clear vessel; such as a large glass cookie jar, something with a lid on it. Display it like the work of art it is. 😊 I have been watching JullianEve and Lisa on Soulful Spinning podcast for a while now, and I think this is the year I'm going to start spinning also. There's so many benefits to learning to spin. Thanks for the inspiration. ♥🐑
Hi👋🏻,I am a beginner knitter from Germany and all I wanna say is,that I enjoy knitting and getting better while watching your beautiful podcast. All the best from Gabi 😊✌🏽
I found when learning to spin that using a nicer fiber like merino made it easier to spin more consistent yarn. The first yarn I used was a non-specific sheep wool top that I was given by my dad. I had to process the entire top myself and found it very unmanageable! Then I bought some malabrigo roving and it was a whole different experience! Don't sleep on your roving just because it was not 'cheap' to practice with, it makes all the difference!
Thank you for this video! I tried spinning several years ago with a drop spindle and I was so disappointed in my first try that I just put everything in a bag and threw it in my craft closet. Watching your video, I realized that my first effort looked like your first effort. Seeing how proud you are of that first skein made me realize that maybe I wasn’t a failure at it - I was just new. This was before TH-cam and I became besties so I didn’t have access to helpful videos. I was trying to learn from a book. You have given me the motivation to dig out that first effort and try again. Thank you for your honesty in showing your first skein but even more for your pride in it!
Hi, I'm Susanne in east central Indiana, USA. I'm retired and have been knitting as long as I can remember, my mother taught me. I really enjoy your channel, thank you!
Awe you are to funny with your new spun baby lol You are going to do great as you are so talented in all you do Your sock are beautiful Thanks fir all you share Love your spunkiness Always !!! Have a great week😊💝
Hi! I'm Noelle from snowy Minnesota! I enjoy watching your videos in the morning before I get ready for work. Thanks for explaining your thoughts processes on your projects and for not being afraid to come back and say you were wrong or changed your mind! I think even though ripping back or starting things over is frustrating, it's how we learn and become better knitters! Also there are times when I just want to knit and not think ... But sometimes the challenges are fun and rewarding! ❤️ I think you should hang your first handspun on the gallery wall behind you so we can all see and celebrate your first finished skein!
I started a spinning class yesterday, and we started with the drop spindle. We were sent home with the spindle and a bunch of roving to spin into yarn by next week. Next week, we start on a wheel, so I am patiently enduring...hoping that I find my rhythm. I was injured in a car accident in 2008, and ended up having two spinal fusions--after a multitude of problems along the way--at C5-6 in order to fix most of the damage. Needless to say, I have to take frequent breaks because my neck muscles get tight in a hurry. (I'll be 66 in a few months, so I don't think it's an age thing yet. Things have been pretty sucky since the accident in general!) However...I did find my personal groove quickly...which is a sturdy, thicker yarn that I like quite well. I felt like my ancestors were speaking to me through the process. Weird but not weird. I returned to knitting with the new year...and signed up for all these classes in sequential order because...in my acquired wisdom...they seemed to be integral as a whole. In April, we will be doing our first ever Spring Break Weaving Camp! Yet another necessary skill for my arsenal! AND...I bought some raw wool off Ebay that should arrive mid-week...it should be a sweater quantity--for me, anyway--once I go through the process of cleaning, combing, carding, and spinning it into yarn. I will take that project on via guidance of some TH-cam videos. Thanks for the inspiration!
Hi Tayler. I am so excited that you are so excited about learning a new craft. I have no idea what some of the terms are that you are using when it comes to spinning but I sit with my coffee and my knitting and I smile along with you the whole time. 😊❤
I loved hearing about your spinning adventures! I'm glad you're trying out different breeds of sheep. Sarah of Craft Me Knot Yarn Co also spins and she recently spun with an advent calendar of fiber. She mentioned her preference to some breeds over others so from an outsider looking in, I think trying different ones and seeing what you like in the beginning will be really helpful!
My very first handspun yarn (about 35 years ago) is pinned to my bulletin board and I have been proudly admiring it for all these years. Never had an urge to do anything with it. It just is there in all its thick & thin glory.
Oh, forgot to introduce myself. I’m Tina from Michigan. Recently stumbled upon your podcast while searching for videos about recycling yarn. I’m addicted to the process of recycling yarn, and now I’m addicted to watching your podcast. 😁
Keep that first skein! It’s beautiful! Lots of spinners start on a wheel and never use a spindle, so spin the way you enjoy spinning! That’s the whole point. 💗
Tayler look at you! You spun your first skein🎉🎉🎉!!! So great😊. It’s sooo cool! I’m Yvette and I’m just north of Denver CO 🏔️and I am so glad to be here each week to learn from you and smile 😊
Hi. I'm Mariela and I'm from Venezuela but I live in Sweden. I recently started to follow you, and I enjoy your podcast, even I am not a much podcast person. But I enjoy it and get inspired in my knitting, and I love your energy. I learn crochet when I was 11, and in the past 2 years started to learn knitting and I love it. Thanks for your work and inspiration.
I'm Heather in Perth, Western Australia. It is sweltering here right now, so I grin when I hear you say grab something cosy. I can't even pick up my knitting right now. I'm keen to see your spinning journey. It is something I am becoming very interested in myself, but more for the cooler months. 💜💜💜
Socks 🧦 for daddy are almost finished ✅ I agree, right now I’m crocheting a baby blanket. I love having it on my lap since it’s a little chilly in AZ right now 👍🏻🧶🥰 Your first skein of yarn looks great. This is an heirloom for yourself 👍🏻🧶👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Oh yes, keep this hank of yarn 🧶
First time posting here! Just wanted to let you know that spinning is a lot of practice, and if you purchased some fiber, just try it out. Everything is about trying, failing, and keeping it up because at some point, you'll see the progress you've made. I would recommend you to try the School of Sweet Georgia from Felicia Lo. That's where I learned to spin, weave, and now knit. In her spinning lessons, she really explains detail by detail about what to look for and how to learn from your mistakes. There's also an amazing study group. Hope you are having a beautiful day.
I have made 2 pairs of socks for my son and 1 pair for my husband since the first of the year. It was a lot! Now I am working on 8 pairs for the women in my family for Christmas. I think it will feel like a breeze to make smaller socks! I love to make them and try to always have a pair on the go. I always enjoy your podcast, thanks!!
Hi from Northern Minnesota! While I have zero interest in traveling down the spinning rabbit hole, it was so nice that you shared your journey with us. It was such a joy to see your enthusiasm, happiness, and pride in your first skein of yarn. I don't think it needs to be knit into anything as long as you walk into the room and see it laying on your desk, and it still makes you smile, then it should stay there so you can see, touch and enjoy it everyday! Awesome episode!
Hi Tayler. Congratulations on your first hand spun yarn! I'm not a spinner, but I enjoy hearing about it. I'm Julie and I live little north of Seattle. I love to knit socks, cowls and sweaters, and I have been enjoying your podcast a lot. I discovered it about two months ago and look forward to your Wednesday and Sunday episodes each week.
Hi Tayler, my name is Teresita and I live in Orlando FL. I’m watching you today from San Juan Puerto Rico. Thanks for sharing your knitting journey ❤️❤️❤️ your Dad’s socks look amazing. Congratulations on your first skein of hand spun yarn …. It is so pretty 😍
Hi! I’m Pam from Atlantic City, NJ and just discovered your channel. I really enjoy your energy and passion. Your cozy yarn room is inviting and your video/audio quality is outstanding. Keep up the good work! 🧶
Hi Tayler! My name is Lizi and I'm watching you from California. I really like your first hand-spun yarn. I think it came out beautifully (considering this is your very first ever). And I would definitely keep it. Let it be a reminder to you of your first journey. I have said this before and will keep saying it... you are such a joy to watch. 🙂
What a lovely handspun! Well done, you should absolutely be proud of yourself! I’d keep the skein, it is a special one and no other will ever be called your first. I wish I kept my first skein to remind me of how far I’ve come. If, however you decide to knit it up, a hat might be a good option, or a cowl depending on your yardage. And use big needles 😂. Happy spinning from across the big pond on the west coast of Ireland. /Aga
Hey I’m maddy from watching from Louisiana 😊 In my experience of a ridiculously beginner spinner, I’ve made the most progress with my “fancy” colorful fiber than my “practice” fiber. Nothing is wasted if you’re learning and having fun (in my humble opinion) ❤
Hi Tayler, I'm Katrina form Germany (born & raised in Canada). I love your channel, it's so relaxing to listen to while knitting in the evenings! I've also recently started spinning with drop spindles and got my first wheel last week, lovely first skein by the way, it's terribly addictive and I've jumped into the deep end and bought a sweater quantity of merino which I plan to spin then knit into a sweater for my husband as part of your knit along! Thanks for all your ideas and inspiration, happy knitting & spinning!
Hi Tayler, Laura from Camarillo, CA. Yay you! I'm so impressed, 1 week after your hilarious story of your start with spinning, you have a skein of hand/ home spun yarn. It's beautiful! It's going to be fun to watch your progress. Thanks for sharing.
Love, love, love your hand spun yarn (hey, it wasn't on an automated machine, it's hand spun!) What a fun adventure. I always have a sock project going. My current pair is almost to the heel, and I'm going to try the short row heel rather than flap. But that is on hold because I just found out a friend had a new grandbaby, so I am knitting booties TAAT! Nicole's fibers almost want me want to learn to spin!
Wonderful first yarn!!!! I don't even know where my first yarn is anymore. You could make a funky hat if you can't stand not using it. Your pink yarn is adorable. Can't wait to see it finished. I didn't know you had a drop spindle! I learned to spin on a Turkish drop spindle. I love it, but I love my wheel too. I'm so glad you joined Tashi's spinning mafia!! Welcome!
Hi! I'm Claudia from Montreal. As a fairly new spinner myself (It's only been 3 years) I remember having all the same feelings as you are having right now and it's so much fun! I noticed that your yarn is a singles. If you want to knit something with a super thick and thin yarn, sometimes doing a 2 ply is a great option. The thick and thin parts end up balancing each other a little in the plying process. Anyway, I would absolutely keep the first skein as a beautiful thing to display in your craft room, it's gorgeous.
I made the Winter Cuddler last year for a new great grand baby. Like you, it was more for mom than baby. Used a soft sage to match the nursery colors, but this pattern had my granddaughter’s vibe all over it. She absolutely loved it, and I was so pleased with the pattern and beautiful result. Highly recommend.
Hi Taylor, I always enjoy your podcasts! I'm Summer from Denver, CO, I've always got socks on my needles(TAAT) and mostly accessories but I have knit sweaters successfully for my kids. It's great that you do this every week, thank you!
Hi Taylor, I'm Karen from metro Detroit. I really enjoy your videos. I started watching with your unpopular knitting opinions video. And I love seeing your spinning journey.
Greetings from northern New Brunswick, Canada 🇨🇦🤗. I share your excitement in alll your fibery goodness! Isn’t spinning exciting! I still have my first skein that I spun and plied from my first spinning wheel. It hangs up nearby where I practice most of my crafty indulgences. Love your channel. Keep on learning and keep on sharing😉. Elaine
HiTayler, hi everybody, I am Nane from Reutlingen (a small Town near Stuttgart), Germany, and I love watching your podcast, espacially your yarn dyeing series 😉
Hello! I’m Genny from Idaho! I agree with everyone else your podcast is amazing! I got out of surgery today and enjoy listening to it while I recuperate
Hi. I am Jenn from Manitoba Canada. I love your first skein of handspun. I used my first handspun to make a yarn basket. I have it in my living room and love to see it every day.
Congrats on yarn first handspun hank. I have yarn that is intentionally spun that way, it gives a beautiful texture with the right pattern. What you did looks amazing.
I call both drop spindle and wheel spun “handspun”. I’d keep the first skein just to appreciate and to benchmark as you move forward. Be sure to attach a dated label to it with fiber content and comments…even the music you listened to while spinning it! Your indie dyed roving braids are to die for! Have fun with them. Kathleen, hand spinner & weaver from so. central PA.
thinking about your handspun/homespun skein of excitement..... I am picturing it curled up in a glass bowl or glass cylinder on display in your lovely room. It's such a beautiful first skein!
Hi Tayler! Kate from Portland OR here. I wanted to say you could make a cool woven wall hanging with your first skein of hand spun! Then you could hang it on the wall and remember your first hand spun. Also "art yarn" is amazing in weaving and really adds to the texture. You can't go wrong. I use yarn I can't resist buying but don't want to knit with in my weaving projects. (Caution: this gives you permission to buy all kinds of weird yarn haha!)
👋 I am Michelle watching from Ontario, Canada. I have just discovered you and am really enjoying your videos. I love cuddling up with my knitting, cozy drink and watching your podcasts 😊 Thank you ❣️
Congratulations on your first handspun. I think you just keep your skein as is, until it calls out to you. I am knitting with handspun for the first time and love it. I am Sheila from Boston MA area. Love watching your channel. Looking forward to casting on a sweater for my husband for KAL.
Hey, I’m Lisa from Central New York! I think you should keep your first skein of handspun in its current lovely triumphant form! Some yarn isn’t meant to be knit, just to BE, and bring us joy 😊
And it’s great to have it and look at it in the future and see how far you have come in your spinning journeys
Another great podcast. Keep spinning.
Hi Tayler! So honored to see my fiber in your hands!!! After all the years of watching your episodes, this is a surreal moment for me! Thank you so much for the shout out!
Your first spun skein is beautiful! It will be a lovely reminder of how your spinning adventure started. In a few months you'll be amazed at your progress! p.s. I've never been any good at the drop spindle; you'll have to share your tricks once you've mastered it 🙂
💜 Nicole @ one_thursday
Nicole - that fibre was amazing!!
@@LochBriarKnits Thank you so much!!! 💜
It's absolutely my pleasure Nicole! I just love the colors and the fiber is so beautiful. I actually started spinning New Hampshire last night and holy fiber braids, Batman. It's gorgeous!
Congratulations on your first skein of handspun!!!! Enjoy your accomplishments!!! Love how you're trying something new!
Hiya I’m Melita from Perth in Western Australia. Love catching up with you for a knit while you chat. I’m fascinated by what others choose to knit and how everyone likes different ways of doing things. I learn a lot from watching podcasts from all over the world. Have a great week 💚
The squeeness (that is for sure not a word) of you showing your first hand spun skein is the best!! You must be so proud! 👋👋 from the foothills of Colorado!
I’m Nikki from Connecticut and I love that you’re spinning now. I need to get back to spinning for 15 minutes a day myself. I have an espinner from dreaming robots that are 3-D printed and very reasonably priced if you’re looking to try but can’t afford a wheel right now. Also an espinner is great for plying when you have another spin on your wheel. It’s a rabbit hole for sure but so fun. I’m hoping to splurge on a wheel hopefully later this year. Happy spinning and making to everyone! 🧶♥️
Hello - I’m Brenda from Kentucky. When I was younger I’d claim “the home of blue grass, good whiskey, and fast women”. Now that I’m a mature grandmother of 70 I take traditional I’m from Kentucky, the home of blue grass, good whiskey, and fast horses and in my case who loves to knit, crochet, sew, quilt, and paint. Love your podcast.
As an artist, value is so important. Value as in dark, middle dark/light, and light. If you can tuck away the fact that “value does the work, but color gets the glory” you cant go wrong. So glad you took a photo - Helps you see the values! So important when producing your craft. 😊🧶 Knit on!
hi! I think this might be the first time I've commented on your videos, so I'll introduce myself. I'm Charlotte. Been watching for a couple of weeks now and I love your content. Just thought I'd pop in and say that I love your first skein of handspun. as far as I know, handspun is definitely something you can use as a word to describe yarn spun on a wheel. you're still using your hands after all. I believe they are interchangeable terms. I also haven't used my first skein of yarn. its just kind of.... there. sitting there watching me. my first skein was on a drop spindle. its great to see yet another fiber channel that's falling down the spinning rabbit hole! I also love that you're exposing yourself to as many types of wool as possible at the moment too, because that will totally boost your spinning game super fast!
Your first handspun yarn is totally awesome!!!! What do you mean your first yarn is less than ideal? Its precious. You will never produce your first yarn ever again.
Hi, I'm Melanie and live in the UK. I always look forward to spending my Monday morning coffee and breakfast with you! I've always been a hat knitting lover but starting on jumpers this year. I love Fair Isle patterns, find the charts really meditative and relaxing. At the moment I can't stop knitting! I had a slump following the sad death of my husband from ALS/MND in 2020, he was my 'model' for all my hat knits. I started knitting again towards the end of last year when I found your podcast. Now I can't stop. xx
Hi Tayler, I’m Diane from British Columbia. I love your podcast and watching your adventures into spinning. Definitely SAVE that first skein. It’s a special skein and should remain on your shelf. I love reading the comments in here as well, people from all over the world! That must feel amazing to think you’ve touched people from every corner of the world from little Henderson, NV. ❤❤ keep on producing, love to see where you take the spinning.
Hi Diane! Thank you so much for introducing yourself here. I too have been reading all of these fantastic introductions and am just so grateful to be able to share my journey with soo many folks from all over. It warms my heart like nothing else. Truly. ❤️
Deanne from Vancouver WA
Love your first spinning effort. You should have seen my first. Talk about a Frankenspin lol.but I was still proud to have completed it without injury yo myself or the wheel!!! Love you combed top. Take the plunge, spin it you will love it its not such a serious craft lol have fun and spin all the wool that takes your fancy.Thanks also for letting us know where you found such beautiful top. I'll be ordering from them very soon
Love, love, love your first skein of hand spun yarn. 🥰 Also like your yarn/color changes on the hubs sweater. Thanks for another inspiring visit❤
Hi Taylor, I am Jeaneen from SW Washington. Long time knitter, 50 years at this point. I am very much enjoying your podcasts and have already picked up some great project ideas from you. Thank you for spending time doing this.
I'm Kaylee from Arizona. I'm a new knitter, and I've been crocheting since I was a teenager. I love watching you on Monday mornings after I get my kids off to school, and I can relax and rest my breakfast and catch up on your fiber projects.
Handspun is made on drop spindle, e spinner and wheel…its all handspun! Great job! You can knit a hat or weave scarf with it!
Oh wow, your baby blanket is in such a beautiful mauve color, just lovely, and the texture ❤❤❤
Hi Tayler, I am Joke Klein, a knitting spinner from Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Oh my, you made a gourgeous skein of handspun. I think you should treisure it and keep it as your little yarnbaby as you named it yourself.
I hope for you to get as much pleasure and joy from spinning as I do. It is my zen, after a busy day I recharge when I spin for a while.
You go girl!
Hey it’s Helen. I’ve been watching for several months. I’m a crocheter, but prefer knitting videos for some reason. Enjoy what you bring. I’m from Lebanon, Ohio.
A sock saga… so you might say… a sockga?
Hello! I'm Ashley from Louisiana. Your excitement over beginning spinning has reinvigorated my spinning journey! I bought a wheel years ago, spun a few skeins, but never felt confident enough to adjust settings on my wheel or anything beyond the basics. This past fall I bought some fiber to jumpstart my spinning journey again and I got about halfway through the first braid before I felt brave enough to adjust some settings on my wheel. 😅 Then your videos reinspired me all over again! I finished the braid that had been languishing on my wheel and now I think I finally have gotten my head around the whorls and ratios. 🎉
All that is to say is that your spinning journey has helped me on mine. The best piece of advice I got from a local spinner was the knit with your handspun. Maybe save that first skein for memories and to see how far you have come, but once you start to make skeins you want to knit with, it is easy to stash it because it feels "too special". But there really is some magic in knitting with handspun. The yarn is so bouncy and has this life to it that is addicting to knit with. Plus knitting with your handspun will give you the feedback you need to know how you like your colors to land or how many plies you like, etc.
Best of luck with your spinning adventures and I can't wait to see your progress and thoughts on the craft as you continue your journey!
Tayler, maybe you could display your first skein of handspun yarn in a clear vessel; such as a large glass cookie jar, something with a lid on it. Display it like the work of art it is. 😊 I have been watching JullianEve and Lisa on Soulful Spinning podcast for a while now, and I think this is the year I'm going to start spinning also. There's so many benefits to learning to spin. Thanks for the inspiration. ♥🐑
Hi Everyone, I’m Sharon from Burlington Ontario Canada and I’ve been watching the podcast for about 4 years.
Hi👋🏻,I am a beginner knitter from Germany and all I wanna say is,that I enjoy knitting and getting better while watching your beautiful podcast. All the best from Gabi 😊✌🏽
Yarn baby! You are so cute! Your yarn turned out to be stunning, you are a true artist 😊
Hello, I'm Chantale from Montreal, Quebec (Canada). It's always a pleasure to watch your podcasts. Happy knitting, happy spinning, happy making 😉
I found when learning to spin that using a nicer fiber like merino made it easier to spin more consistent yarn. The first yarn I used was a non-specific sheep wool top that I was given by my dad. I had to process the entire top myself and found it very unmanageable! Then I bought some malabrigo roving and it was a whole different experience! Don't sleep on your roving just because it was not 'cheap' to practice with, it makes all the difference!
Thank you for this video! I tried spinning several years ago with a drop spindle and I was so disappointed in my first try that I just put everything in a bag and threw it in my craft closet. Watching your video, I realized that my first effort looked like your first effort. Seeing how proud you are of that first skein made me realize that maybe I wasn’t a failure at it - I was just new. This was before TH-cam and I became besties so I didn’t have access to helpful videos. I was trying to learn from a book. You have given me the motivation to dig out that first effort and try again. Thank you for your honesty in showing your first skein but even more for your pride in it!
Hi, I'm Susanne in east central Indiana, USA. I'm retired and have been knitting as long as I can remember, my mother taught me. I really enjoy your channel, thank you!
Awe you are to funny with your new spun baby lol
You are going to do great as you are so talented in all you do
Your sock are beautiful
Thanks fir all you share
Love your spunkiness
Always !!!
Have a great week😊💝
Hi! I'm Noelle from snowy Minnesota! I enjoy watching your videos in the morning before I get ready for work. Thanks for explaining your thoughts processes on your projects and for not being afraid to come back and say you were wrong or changed your mind! I think even though ripping back or starting things over is frustrating, it's how we learn and become better knitters! Also there are times when I just want to knit and not think ... But sometimes the challenges are fun and rewarding! ❤️ I think you should hang your first handspun on the gallery wall behind you so we can all see and celebrate your first finished skein!
Hello all, I'm Julie from East Texas. I've been knitting seriously for 3 years. I knit everything but really love sock knitting.
I started a spinning class yesterday, and we started with the drop spindle. We were sent home with the spindle and a bunch of roving to spin into yarn by next week. Next week, we start on a wheel, so I am patiently enduring...hoping that I find my rhythm.
I was injured in a car accident in 2008, and ended up having two spinal fusions--after a multitude of problems along the way--at C5-6 in order to fix most of the damage. Needless to say, I have to take frequent breaks because my neck muscles get tight in a hurry. (I'll be 66 in a few months, so I don't think it's an age thing yet. Things have been pretty sucky since the accident in general!)
However...I did find my personal groove quickly...which is a sturdy, thicker yarn that I like quite well. I felt like my ancestors were speaking to me through the process. Weird but not weird.
I returned to knitting with the new year...and signed up for all these classes in sequential order because...in my acquired wisdom...they seemed to be integral as a whole. In April, we will be doing our first ever Spring Break Weaving Camp! Yet another necessary skill for my arsenal!
AND...I bought some raw wool off Ebay that should arrive mid-week...it should be a sweater quantity--for me, anyway--once I go through the process of cleaning, combing, carding, and spinning it into yarn. I will take that project on via guidance of some TH-cam videos. Thanks for the inspiration!
👋 Rachel from Alabama here! I agree with a previous comment, that you should keep your first spun skein as is, to squish, admire and inspire. 😁🧶
Hi there! I’m Olena, I’m from Ukraine and I live in the Netherlands ❤ Love your podcast, thank you so much for your work!
Kudos on your perseverance in getting the contrast just right for the Atlas.❤
Hi Tayler. I am so excited that you are so excited about learning a new craft. I have no idea what some of the terms are that you are using when it comes to spinning but I sit with my coffee and my knitting and I smile along with you the whole time. 😊❤
I loved hearing about your spinning adventures! I'm glad you're trying out different breeds of sheep. Sarah of Craft Me Knot Yarn Co also spins and she recently spun with an advent calendar of fiber. She mentioned her preference to some breeds over others so from an outsider looking in, I think trying different ones and seeing what you like in the beginning will be really helpful!
My very first handspun yarn (about 35 years ago) is pinned to my bulletin board and I have been proudly admiring it for all these years. Never had an urge to do anything with it. It just is there in all its thick & thin glory.
Oh, forgot to introduce myself. I’m Tina from Michigan. Recently stumbled upon your podcast while searching for videos about recycling yarn. I’m addicted to the process of recycling yarn, and now I’m addicted to watching your podcast. 😁
Keep that first skein! It’s beautiful! Lots of spinners start on a wheel and never use a spindle, so spin the way you enjoy spinning! That’s the whole point. 💗
That next color of yarn for your socks is gorgeous!!
Tayler look at you! You spun your first skein🎉🎉🎉!!! So great😊. It’s sooo cool! I’m Yvette and I’m just north of Denver CO 🏔️and I am so glad to be here each week to learn from you and smile 😊
Hi! I’m Mitzi from Tulsa.
Hi. I'm Mariela and I'm from Venezuela but I live in Sweden. I recently started to follow you, and I enjoy your podcast, even I am not a much podcast person. But I enjoy it and get inspired in my knitting, and I love your energy. I learn crochet when I was 11, and in the past 2 years started to learn knitting and I love it. Thanks for your work and inspiration.
you can knit the 90g of yarn into a little bag to hang on your wheel(for hook, n other tools)
My name is Judy, and I’m from eastern PA. I really enjoy watching your podcast You make the whole process of knitting a project a lot of fun 😊
I'm Heather in Perth, Western Australia. It is sweltering here right now, so I grin when I hear you say grab something cosy. I can't even pick up my knitting right now. I'm keen to see your spinning journey. It is something I am becoming very interested in myself, but more for the cooler months. 💜💜💜
Hi Tayler, I’m Helen from Toms River NJ! I love your podcasts, your enthusiasm is contagious 😍😍
Socks 🧦 for daddy are almost finished ✅
I agree, right now I’m crocheting a baby blanket. I love having it on my lap since it’s a little chilly in AZ right now 👍🏻🧶🥰
Your first skein of yarn looks great. This is an heirloom for yourself 👍🏻🧶👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Oh yes, keep this hank of yarn 🧶
You Did It ! Congrats!
Hello Taylor! I love your channel and listen every week. Relatively newbie knitter (2 yrs) and I live in beautiful Vancouver BC. You inspire me!
First time posting here! Just wanted to let you know that spinning is a lot of practice, and if you purchased some fiber, just try it out. Everything is about trying, failing, and keeping it up because at some point, you'll see the progress you've made.
I would recommend you to try the School of Sweet Georgia from Felicia Lo. That's where I learned to spin, weave, and now knit. In her spinning lessons, she really explains detail by detail about what to look for and how to learn from your mistakes. There's also an amazing study group.
Hope you are having a beautiful day.
Congratulations on your yarn baby! I am so glad you changed the mustard to natural, it will look beautiful.
I have made 2 pairs of socks for my son and 1 pair for my husband since the first of the year. It was a lot! Now I am working on 8 pairs for the women in my family for Christmas. I think it will feel like a breeze to make smaller socks! I love to make them and try to always have a pair on the go. I always enjoy your podcast, thanks!!
Yaay! Beautiful spin, yes for sure it is hand spun on your wheel. Welcome to the rabbit hole :)
Hi from Northern Minnesota! While I have zero interest in traveling down the spinning rabbit hole, it was so nice that you shared your journey with us. It was such a joy to see your enthusiasm, happiness, and pride in your first skein of yarn. I don't think it needs to be knit into anything as long as you walk into the room and see it laying on your desk, and it still makes you smile, then it should stay there so you can see, touch and enjoy it everyday! Awesome episode!
Hi Tayler. Congratulations on your first hand spun yarn! I'm not a spinner, but I enjoy hearing about it. I'm Julie and I live little north of Seattle. I love to knit socks, cowls and sweaters, and I have been enjoying your podcast a lot. I discovered it about two months ago and look forward to your Wednesday and Sunday episodes each week.
You should be so proud! Congratulations! 🎉❤🎉
Hi Tayler, my name is Teresita and I live in Orlando FL. I’m watching you today from San Juan Puerto Rico. Thanks for sharing your knitting journey ❤️❤️❤️ your Dad’s socks look amazing. Congratulations on your first skein of hand spun yarn …. It is so pretty 😍
Hi! I’m Pam from Atlantic City, NJ and just discovered your channel. I really enjoy your energy and passion. Your cozy yarn room is inviting and your video/audio quality is outstanding. Keep up the good work! 🧶
Hey, I’m Virginia from Germany near Frankfurt a.M.
I’m a mom of 4 small kids and I love knitting. It is my meditation ❤
Hi Tayler! My name is Lizi and I'm watching you from California. I really like your first hand-spun yarn. I think it came out beautifully (considering this is your very first ever). And I would definitely keep it. Let it be a reminder to you of your first journey. I have said this before and will keep saying it... you are such a joy to watch. 🙂
Thank you so much Lizi! (And now I know it’s Lizi and not Liz. 😘)
What a lovely handspun! Well done, you should absolutely be proud of yourself! I’d keep the skein, it is a special one and no other will ever be called your first. I wish I kept my first skein to remind me of how far I’ve come. If, however you decide to knit it up, a hat might be a good option, or a cowl depending on your yardage. And use big needles 😂. Happy spinning from across the big pond on the west coast of Ireland. /Aga
Hey I’m maddy from watching from Louisiana 😊 In my experience of a ridiculously beginner spinner, I’ve made the most progress with my “fancy” colorful fiber than my “practice” fiber. Nothing is wasted if you’re learning and having fun (in my humble opinion) ❤
Hi Tayler, I'm Katrina form Germany (born & raised in Canada). I love your channel, it's so relaxing to listen to while knitting in the evenings! I've also recently started spinning with drop spindles and got my first wheel last week, lovely first skein by the way, it's terribly addictive and I've jumped into the deep end and bought a sweater quantity of merino which I plan to spin then knit into a sweater for my husband as part of your knit along! Thanks for all your ideas and inspiration, happy knitting & spinning!
I’m Laurie from the rainy North Coast of Oregon. I think you should keep your first skein of spun yarn to remind you of how far you’ve come.
Hi, my name is Helene. I'm from Denmark. So happy to be here.
Hi Tayler, Laura from Camarillo, CA. Yay you! I'm so impressed, 1 week after your hilarious story of your start with spinning, you have a skein of hand/ home spun yarn. It's beautiful! It's going to be fun to watch your progress. Thanks for sharing.
I save my first knit project (dishcloth). It is so awful and I love sharing it with people who try to stroke my ego praising my projects.
I enjoy your videos. You are a joy to listen to.
I'm from New Jersey.
Congratulations on your first skein of handspun!
Love, love, love your hand spun yarn (hey, it wasn't on an automated machine, it's hand spun!) What a fun adventure.
I always have a sock project going. My current pair is almost to the heel, and I'm going to try the short row heel rather than flap. But that is on hold because I just found out a friend had a new grandbaby, so I am knitting booties TAAT!
Nicole's fibers almost want me want to learn to spin!
Hi Taylor. Love your podcasts. So glad that Kevin and Ray mentioned you in one of theirs. I’m from Red Deer, Alberta Canada
Wonderful first yarn!!!! I don't even know where my first yarn is anymore. You could make a funky hat if you can't stand not using it. Your pink yarn is adorable. Can't wait to see it finished. I didn't know you had a drop spindle! I learned to spin on a Turkish drop spindle. I love it, but I love my wheel too. I'm so glad you joined Tashi's spinning mafia!! Welcome!
Hi! I'm Claudia from Montreal. As a fairly new spinner myself (It's only been 3 years) I remember having all the same feelings as you are having right now and it's so much fun! I noticed that your yarn is a singles. If you want to knit something with a super thick and thin yarn, sometimes doing a 2 ply is a great option. The thick and thin parts end up balancing each other a little in the plying process. Anyway, I would absolutely keep the first skein as a beautiful thing to display in your craft room, it's gorgeous.
You could knit a pillow cover with your first skeins! Or keep the first one to bring you joy as your skill progresses.
Save your first month's worth of productive spinning and make a blanket, scarf, or shawl to see your progress. Beautiful colors.
I made the Winter Cuddler last year for a new great grand baby. Like you, it was more for mom than baby. Used a soft sage to match the nursery colors, but this pattern had my granddaughter’s vibe all over it. She absolutely loved it, and I was so pleased with the pattern and beautiful result. Highly recommend.
Hi Taylor, I always enjoy your podcasts! I'm Summer from Denver, CO, I've always got socks on my needles(TAAT) and mostly accessories but I have knit sweaters successfully for my kids. It's great that you do this every week, thank you!
Hi! I‘m Heike from Bavaria/ Germnay. I really love our podcast ❤
Good for you re spinning your first skein. Wow!
Hi Taylor, I'm Karen from metro Detroit. I really enjoy your videos. I started watching with your unpopular knitting opinions video. And I love seeing your spinning journey.
Greetings from northern New Brunswick, Canada 🇨🇦🤗. I share your excitement in alll your fibery goodness! Isn’t spinning exciting! I still have my first skein that I spun and plied from my first spinning wheel. It hangs up nearby where I practice most of my crafty indulgences. Love your channel. Keep on learning and keep on sharing😉. Elaine
HiTayler, hi everybody, I am Nane from Reutlingen (a small Town near Stuttgart), Germany, and I love watching your podcast, espacially your yarn dyeing series 😉
Hey, i am Melisa from Germany but i have turkish roots ☺️ i love your channel and your videos, you are very outgoing and cheerful🥰
Hello! I’m Genny from Idaho! I agree with everyone else your podcast is amazing! I got out of surgery today and enjoy listening to it while I recuperate
Thank you so much Genny! That means a lot. And sending you good vibes for a speedy recovery! ❤️❤️
Hi. I am Jenn from Manitoba Canada. I love your first skein of handspun. I used my first handspun to make a yarn basket. I have it in my living room and love to see it every day.
Hi! I’m Michelle from the eastern shore of Michigan. I love your podcasts! Always a joy to watch😊
Don’t spin, but I do bobbin lace, cross stitch and…..yes, knit. I still love your post cast….
Congrats on yarn first handspun hank. I have yarn that is intentionally spun that way, it gives a beautiful texture with the right pattern. What you did looks amazing.
You should make a square out of some of your spun yarn. Make a square from each of your first yarns. Make them into a memory lap blanket.
I call both drop spindle and wheel spun “handspun”. I’d keep the first skein just to appreciate and to benchmark as you move forward. Be sure to attach a dated label to it with fiber content and comments…even the music you listened to while spinning it!
Your indie dyed roving braids are to die for! Have fun with them.
Kathleen, hand spinner & weaver from so. central PA.
thinking about your handspun/homespun skein of excitement..... I am picturing it curled up in a glass bowl or glass cylinder on display in your lovely room. It's such a beautiful first skein!
Hi Tayler! Kate from Portland OR here. I wanted to say you could make a cool woven wall hanging with your first skein of hand spun! Then you could hang it on the wall and remember your first hand spun. Also "art yarn" is amazing in weaving and really adds to the texture. You can't go wrong. I use yarn I can't resist buying but don't want to knit with in my weaving projects. (Caution: this gives you permission to buy all kinds of weird yarn haha!)
👋 I am Michelle watching from Ontario, Canada. I have just discovered you and am really enjoying your videos. I love cuddling up with my knitting, cozy drink and watching your podcasts 😊 Thank you ❣️
Congratulations on your first handspun. I think you just keep your skein as is, until it calls out to you. I am knitting with handspun for the first time and love it.
I am Sheila from Boston MA area. Love watching your channel. Looking forward to casting on a sweater for my husband for KAL.
Hi! I'm Filomena from Asheville, NC. Can't wait to see where your spinning journey takes you! Always a pleasure to spend time with you.