I love my little EEW nano, it's what I learned to spin on, and it is just the sweetest little machine. I DIY'd a lazy kate using the box that my nano came with and a couple bamboo chopsticks. Worked great.
I'm really interested on trying to use cabled yarn so this video was very useful and the result is beautiful, I love the different tones of pink are shown in litte dots, super pleasing to look at 😊
I’ve been getting into spinning on a drop spindle the past few weeks and I love watching your videos while I spin ❤️ it’s like having a friend to spin with and I always learn something new about fiber arts from you! Thanks for all your awesome content!
Being that I've only been spinning for about 6mos I had trouble with this fiber. Its beautiful and I loved the 2 color ways I got but I had a hard time keeping the yarn consistent, especially the rose fiber. I had no idea what to do with the yarn until I watched thos video but know I'm gonna crochet it all into a bag. Thanks for all your help and inspiration Evie! Where are y'all moving? Back to Louisiana?? Cant wait to hear more about it and best of luck to you and the family!
It is a tricky fiber and definitely a different feeling than wool. We aren't moving far from where we are now, just a town over. I'm looking forward to making some new videos about setting up my spinning room! 😊💜🧶
Very interesting episode. The nylon fibre looks like it is worth a try. Thank you for sharing your experience. Lovely bag. Glad you are enjoying you Nano spinner? I have a Nano spinner though the last time I used it the motor was spinning slow so may need to look at how to repair. Would be interesting to see whether the fibre spins up on a drop spindle!💞😀
thanks for this video! i don't think this is a fibre i would ever want to spin on its own except as an experiment to get some experience with it but i would really like to see biodegradable nylon start to be used in place of regular nylon in fibre / yarn blends where you need that durability for socks etc
Such a cute little bag! Little drawstring bags like that are called reticules. They were popular in the mid 19th century with ladies and they could get quite fancy with big tassels at the bottom.
I recently purchased a couple of pin looms. I got a four inch like yours but it is the vintage Weave-It style and I purchased a three inch with evenly spaced pins on Etsy. I use the diagonal continuous warp method on the smaller one and I especially love how the squares turn out when I use my variegated hand dyed handspun. I like to use my tonal handspun yarns on the Weave-It. I am having so much fun with these little looms and I am planning to make myself several different sizes in the future. I have the Nano also (and the EEW6) and, along with a small pin loom, it is perfect for sampling. That way I can save my actual spinning wheels for larger projects. This was a really great video!
Hi Evie, I hope you're all OK. Love the colours of the Nylon Fibre, and the fact that you spun it on the Nano, as I'm going to be buying one soon . Also like that you wove it ito a little pouch on your Zoom Loom. I'm definitely going to weave on my Zoom Loom with some of my hand spun that I've done on my Drop Spindles. Thankyou so much for this video podcast. Take care and stay safe. Lots of love Jen xxxx 💖❤
Your little bag turned out super cute and it's perfect for your spinning notions! I love it. Thanks for sharing your eco nylon spinning journey :-) I hope the move is going well.
That little bag is so freaking CUTE. This has definitely got me curious about trying this eco nylon, but I'll probably wait until I hear if it pills or fuzzes up or not. I wonder if it could be used to make sandal straps 🤔
I think Paradise had a sandal strap tutorial in the subscription when the nylon came and it might be on their blog too? So far, I have opened and closed the bag almost every day for 2 weeks and there's no pilling yet. 😊🧶
this came out lovely! i'm sorry you didn't have time to make the larger bag... but your little toolkit bag looks very helpful and fun. i still haven't touched that FOTM box yet. i got the milkweed color and my just not inspired by it. i'm waiting to spin it till i know what i would want to use it for.
Just got a variety of Bio/ non bio nylon and want to spin with wool for sock yarn - you inspired me! Saw how you added it to purple wool but don't know how to calculate/ how much to add to end up with about 20% ish mix to make wool harder wearing? Should it be done by weight and then combed in...didn't think about this when I ordered it!....? Loving your videos as always x
I wore nylons for the first time in like 15 years last month and remembered exactly why I hated them the entire day. I really don’t like any of the new fibres (tencel, banana, rose etc.) because of that squeaky, plasticity feeling, so I don’t think I’d like this either, but I can see why some of the really hardcore sock yarn spinners would want it. I’m a 100% wool girl through and through!
What a great little bag! Inspiring idea from a pin loom 💡😁 Was your fibre 100% eco nylon? 😲 I can imagine that would have limited uses! Thank you for being the guinea pig 👍🏻 I have a blend from hilltop cloud, 25% eco nylon, 75% sw cheviot. I plan to overdye then spin for socks, so I’ll let you know. All the vibes for a stress free (as possible!) house move 🥰
I have made “plarn” from grocery bags for outside rugs
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I think that I will buy the little e-spinner! I was wondering if I could still ply it if I don’t have a bigger spinner? I do have a cake maker (I don’t know if it’s the good word 😆) Can I ply them on it?
You can ply with the Nano you will just end up with two bobbins of plied yarn because you spun two bobbins of singles yarn. Some people don't like having lots of separate bobbins because they have to weave in ends in their projects, but if you don't mind that, there's not worry with having smaller sized bobbins. 🧶💜
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@@JillianEve ahh ok so I won’t ply my two bobbins together?
I did struggle spinning it consistently and then I tried to chain ply it which didn't go so well. The yarn colorway is really pretty but I have no idea what to make with it.
Yes, I agree the sandal straps could be fun! You could also use it like macramé to make a plant holder...think of things you would use stronger twine for and that might lead to some ideas! 💜🧶
Kristin got it, 2 oz. It is itty bitty, but great for travel, and great for lace. I just spun an ounce of silk thread on one of the Nano bobbins and it spun up perfectly!
2oz But the maker of the Nano has a larger wheel of similar construction. I haven't spun on it so if anyone knows how it does for thicker textured yarns, leave a comment! 💜💜💜
You know, we might need a bit of an experiment to figure that out! It is so plastic like that I'm sure it won't set like wool, but you can still iron out wrinkles on nylon blend fabric so how would the heat or steam affect the yarn??? Hmm.... 🤔💜
Well I have the nylon, the Nano, and the Zoom loom- I’m definitely trying this! I love the little bag!
Have fun! I would love to see how it turns out! 😊💜🧶
I love my little EEW nano, it's what I learned to spin on, and it is just the sweetest little machine. I DIY'd a lazy kate using the box that my nano came with and a couple bamboo chopsticks. Worked great.
That is awesome! Fancy equipment is nice, but the simple things work just as well! 😊💜🧶
I wonder if you could use steam to set the twist, kind of like how you’d block acrylic knits with steam? 🤔
I'm really interested on trying to use cabled yarn so this video was very useful and the result is beautiful, I love the different tones of pink are shown in litte dots, super pleasing to look at 😊
cut it with wool or silk it is really smoorh and you get the best of both worlds.
Yes, I love this idea and I'm hoping to use the green I still have to blend and make some socks. 🧶💜
I’ve been getting into spinning on a drop spindle the past few weeks and I love watching your videos while I spin ❤️ it’s like having a friend to spin with and I always learn something new about fiber arts from you! Thanks for all your awesome content!
That is awesome! Hi spinning friend! 😊🌷🧶💜
Being that I've only been spinning for about 6mos I had trouble with this fiber. Its beautiful and I loved the 2 color ways I got but I had a hard time keeping the yarn consistent, especially the rose fiber. I had no idea what to do with the yarn until I watched thos video but know I'm gonna crochet it all into a bag. Thanks for all your help and inspiration Evie! Where are y'all moving? Back to Louisiana?? Cant wait to hear more about it and best of luck to you and the family!
It is a tricky fiber and definitely a different feeling than wool. We aren't moving far from where we are now, just a town over. I'm looking forward to making some new videos about setting up my spinning room! 😊💜🧶
Very interesting episode. The nylon fibre looks like it is worth a try. Thank you for sharing your experience. Lovely bag. Glad you are enjoying you Nano spinner? I have a Nano spinner though the last time I used it the motor was spinning slow so may need to look at how to repair. Would be interesting to see whether the fibre spins up on a drop spindle!💞😀
thanks for this video! i don't think this is a fibre i would ever want to spin on its own except as an experiment to get some experience with it but i would really like to see biodegradable nylon start to be used in place of regular nylon in fibre / yarn blends where you need that durability for socks etc
I totally agree! 😊💜🧶
Great idea!!! 🥰
Thank you!! 😊
Such a cute little bag! Little drawstring bags like that are called reticules. They were popular in the mid 19th century with ladies and they could get quite fancy with big tassels at the bottom.
Oh my goodness! How could I not realize that I needed to add tassels!!!! We need to make some handspun tassels! Thank you so much for the idea!!!
I like having the demo of the eco nylon as I prepare to use my Eel Wheel with the eco nylon...when I get the July merino finished (only 1 oz to go!).
Oh perfect! You can do it! 🧶💜🌷😊
I recently purchased a couple of pin looms. I got a four inch like yours but it is the vintage Weave-It style and I purchased a three inch with evenly spaced pins on Etsy. I use the diagonal continuous warp method on the smaller one and I especially love how the squares turn out when I use my variegated hand dyed handspun. I like to use my tonal handspun yarns on the Weave-It. I am having so much fun with these little looms and I am planning to make myself several different sizes in the future. I have the Nano also (and the EEW6) and, along with a small pin loom, it is perfect for sampling. That way I can save my actual spinning wheels for larger projects. This was a really great video!
That's a perfect set up! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. Happy spinning, AND weaving!!! 😊💜🧶
I'm in love with that shirt!!!!!!
Great seeing this “different” tutorial Evie! Do keep us updated on how that fibre performs. Nice use for the cute bag.
Thank you! Will do! 😊💜🧶
The yarn is gorgeous and I just love the little bag you made ❤😍
Thank you! 😊
Hi Evie, I hope you're all OK. Love the colours of the Nylon Fibre, and the fact that you spun it on the Nano, as I'm going to be buying one soon . Also like that you wove it ito a little pouch on your Zoom Loom. I'm definitely going to weave on my Zoom Loom with some of my hand spun that I've done on my Drop Spindles.
Thankyou so much for this video podcast.
Take care and stay safe.
Lots of love Jen xxxx 💖❤
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! 😊💜🧶
Brilliant ❤❤❤
Your little bag turned out super cute and it's perfect for your spinning notions! I love it. Thanks for sharing your eco nylon spinning journey :-) I hope the move is going well.
I'm glad you enjoyed the project! The move is helping me find all the things I forgot I had in my stash. 😂
Such a cute little bag! Love the colors!
Thank you! 🤗
That little bag is so freaking CUTE. This has definitely got me curious about trying this eco nylon, but I'll probably wait until I hear if it pills or fuzzes up or not. I wonder if it could be used to make sandal straps 🤔
I think Paradise had a sandal strap tutorial in the subscription when the nylon came and it might be on their blog too? So far, I have opened and closed the bag almost every day for 2 weeks and there's no pilling yet. 😊🧶
Crafters are the saviors of the universe. Lol
I love my zoom loom. It's great for long journeys.
Oh yes! It really does fit in a car better than a floor loom! 😁🧶💜
This is so cool! I haven't spun any bio-nylon yet, but I do have some. Planning to combine it with wool and spin sock yarn!
I'm going to blend for socks eventually, but I'm really interested to hear how it goes. If you try it, come back with an update! 😊💜🧶
Im really considering carding mine with wool for sock yarn.
Me too! I still have some of the green so it is on my future projects list. 🧶💜
A zoom loom?! Cute!
Glad you enjoyed it! 🧶💜🌷🐑
this came out lovely! i'm sorry you didn't have time to make the larger bag... but your little toolkit bag looks very helpful and fun.
i still haven't touched that FOTM box yet. i got the milkweed color and my just not inspired by it. i'm waiting to spin it till i know what i would want to use it for.
I loved the pinks in the milkweed colorway! Maybe you could blend it up with something and see what happens? 😊💜🧶
Just got a variety of Bio/ non bio nylon and want to spin with wool for sock yarn - you inspired me! Saw how you added it to purple wool but don't know how to calculate/ how much to add to end up with about 20% ish mix to make wool harder wearing? Should it be done by weight and then combed in...didn't think about this when I ordered it!....? Loving your videos as always x
I wore nylons for the first time in like 15 years last month and remembered exactly why I hated them the entire day. I really don’t like any of the new fibres (tencel, banana, rose etc.) because of that squeaky, plasticity feeling, so I don’t think I’d like this either, but I can see why some of the really hardcore sock yarn spinners would want it. I’m a 100% wool girl through and through!
🐑🧶💜
What a great little bag! Inspiring idea from a pin loom 💡😁 Was your fibre 100% eco nylon? 😲 I can imagine that would have limited uses! Thank you for being the guinea pig 👍🏻 I have a blend from hilltop cloud, 25% eco nylon, 75% sw cheviot. I plan to overdye then spin for socks, so I’ll let you know. All the vibes for a stress free (as possible!) house move 🥰
Thank you so much! I would love to know how your eco nylon socks turn out! 😊💜🧶
I have some polyester here to spin up. I wonder if it'll play nice like the nylon?
It is worth trying out that's for sure! 😊💜🧶
I have made “plarn” from grocery bags for outside rugs
I think that I will buy the little e-spinner! I was wondering if I could still ply it if I don’t have a bigger spinner? I do have a cake maker (I don’t know if it’s the good word 😆) Can I ply them on it?
You can ply with the Nano you will just end up with two bobbins of plied yarn because you spun two bobbins of singles yarn. Some people don't like having lots of separate bobbins because they have to weave in ends in their projects, but if you don't mind that, there's not worry with having smaller sized bobbins. 🧶💜
@@JillianEve ahh ok so I won’t ply my two bobbins together?
@ You can definitely ply them together, but the plied yarn won't all fit on a single bobbin. 💖
I made a bag with mine. Larger bag using both colors. ❤️🌺
Yes! We were clearly on the same thought wave for this project! 😊💜🧶
I did struggle spinning it consistently and then I tried to chain ply it which didn't go so well. The yarn colorway is really pretty but I have no idea what to make with it.
Try sandals if it’s more ropey
Yes, I agree the sandal straps could be fun! You could also use it like macramé to make a plant holder...think of things you would use stronger twine for and that might lead to some ideas! 💜🧶
I wonder if applying heat would set the nylon?
That would probably take out a lot of the bounce since it’s melting
@@ainsoph906 true I was thinking like a quick steam maybe… I might get some in the name of science.
I am here for all the yarn experiments in the name of science! I hope if you try it, you'll report back with results! 🤓
Could i just mix this nylon in with wool andmake sock yarn?
Yes! I'm planning to use the green I got to blend and make socks too... eventually. I have so many projects, lol! 🧶💜🌷🐑
@@JillianEve I hear that! LOL
Can you spin art yarn on your E-spinner⁉️🤔 what is it's capacity⁉️ It looks like maybe 4 ounces🙄
The Nano bobbins hold about 2oz each.
Kristin got it, 2 oz. It is itty bitty, but great for travel, and great for lace. I just spun an ounce of silk thread on one of the Nano bobbins and it spun up perfectly!
I have used that nylon…. I chain plyed did wondi
Oxygen free? So you can't put it in Space Saver Bags
I think it probably needs the anaerobic bacteria and other specific conditions for the process to happen?
I think you need moisture in there, too. Landfill is usually not dry.
I automatically thought the same thing and ran to the comments to see if anyone else did as well.
Yikes‼️ Those little tiny bobbins are deceptively itty bitty😱
It makes your other e-spinner look huge‼️ How big are those bobbins🤔
2oz But the maker of the Nano has a larger wheel of similar construction. I haven't spun on it so if anyone knows how it does for thicker textured yarns, leave a comment! 💜💜💜
Could you not steam set
You know, we might need a bit of an experiment to figure that out! It is so plastic like that I'm sure it won't set like wool, but you can still iron out wrinkles on nylon blend fabric so how would the heat or steam affect the yarn??? Hmm.... 🤔💜