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Plying on a Spindle by Maggie Casey
Jan 15, 2009
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Plying on a spindle is easy! In fact, there are many ways to do it: Andean plying, multiple spindles, center-pull...
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What are Roving, Top, and Sliver? by Abby Franquemont
Jan 15, 2009
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It’s common nowadays for a lot of folks in the fiber world to use the word “roving” to refer...
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How to Use a McMorran Balance by Amy Clarke Moore
Jan 15, 2009
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Most spinners spin yarn and use it without measuring it—and there is nothing wrong with that. But you may...
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Wraps per Inch by Amanda Berka
Jan 15, 2009
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Regardless of how you spin or what equipment you use, wraps per inch (wpi) can be measured for most yarns. Wpi...
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Worsted, Woolen, or Semi-something by Rudy Amann
Jan 15, 2009
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Do you spin worsted or woolen yarn? Don’t worry if you don’t know—many spinners do not know what...
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Tying a 2-Yard Skein by Pat Noah
Jan 15, 2009
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I’m often asked, “What is the proper way to tie a skein?” It is a good question—because...
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