Thanks for such a clear explanation. Naming the hands was really helpful for me. The trouble shooting section was brilliant as I could see where I was going wrong. 😊
I just started spinning. It is so encouraging to see that your yarn has curlicues too! I get beating myself up for not having that pristine hank right off the bobbin. Glad I can dispense with that myth!
Hi Evie, I hope you're all OK xx 💗 Thankyou so much for sharing this video podcast on "Supported Long Draw". I find it easier to draft this way than the "Short Forward Draw" . Now I'm wondering if its because I've only spun Rolags on my eWheels. I have both the Nano 1.1 and the Nano 6. Thankyou so much for sharing your expertise with us. Happy Spinning.🐑🐑 Take care and stay safe Fibre Friend Lots of love Jen 💘 xx 🐑❤❣❣🐏🐏
I recently found you, and now I'm going through various videos, old and new, finding tips. Thank you so much for your great videos easy to understand instructions and explanations. You're a gem! ❤
Thank you! I have polymer clay at home and will try to a supported spindle! My first weekend after I learned to spinn I made a bottom spindle in the clay I had! It is heavy, but I like it somehow!
I love watching your old videos about spinning! Question for you: are all yarns that are spun from rolags considered a woolen yarn? Also, do you prefer spinning with a double treadle or single treadle wheel?
THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO! I just started long draw spinning after creating some "fauxlags" from some recycled yarn scrap roving. I definitely don't think I'm adding enough twist since my yarn is falling apart as I'm spinning! (That and I stopped for the night after having it fray apart and suck onto my bobbin...now today I can't find the end! What I thought was the end was actually a break I made while searching...ARGH) So more experimenting is needed, I guess. I mean practice. Yeah. Practice, not experimenting lol Could you do a video about troubleshooting long draw? Or doing the cabled ply? That would be lovely if you could. Thank you again!
Yes, I will have more long draw coming up in the next couple months. My best suggestion if your yarn is falling apart is to add more twist so I think you will get it! Just keep spinning! ❤
Thank you so much for this As I'm gonna give it a go but not sure my wheel with how quick it spins would cope with this but defo when I get a new one with brake and things lol I will defo try this thank you so much again xcxx
I would say 2 and a half inch as I've struggled with longer but I suppose it depends on your skills I'm new to it all so you could maybe do longer staple length x
Sadie is right that the 2 1/2 to 3 inch staple length is supposed to be the carding sweet spot. There are some other things that can make a difference too. If you roll your rolags up very tight, the longer stapled fibers will mess them up as they draft out, but if you leave the rolag lofty and with a wider diameter, you can use longer stapled fibers. It can also depend on the tpi of your hand cards. I think 4 inches (10 cm) was about the longest staple I have managed to card well. Practice and experience can also make a difference so maybe I just need more practice! :)
thanks for the explanation. I'm still struggling with the twist I'm afraid. (I'm to scared at the moment for plying... because I got so many parts with very thin yarn and/or to much twist or not enough twist, I'm afraid.) But I have one question: Sometimes my yarn feels like gum when I draft back. Is that to much twist, not enough twist or what is it?
I may be wrong but my impression is No. See, for example, Evie's answer to @sharonwaddell2548's question. Again, as I understand it, cotton is generally spun with a long draw technique and cotton generally has a very short staple.
There's an explanation I can follow, thank you. After 12 years of spinning I am still not comfortable with long draw. Your advice is great help!
Thanks for such a clear explanation. Naming the hands was really helpful for me. The trouble shooting section was brilliant as I could see where I was going wrong. 😊
You are a good teacher! Thank you.
Best explanation I've EVER seen for long draw!! Great tutorial!
You did an amazing job of describing how to spin long draw from a rolag. Thanks for your excellent and detailed explanation I love your videos.
Great tutorial!
I just started spinning. It is so encouraging to see that your yarn has curlicues too! I get beating myself up for not having that pristine hank right off the bobbin. Glad I can dispense with that myth!
Thank you for this clear, concise tutorial. It is the most helpful I have seen with excellent advice!
This is so good. Thank you.
I really enjoy your down to earth presetations
Thank you again for your great videos. I am going to give woolen long draw a try and your tips and videos are extremely helpful!
Hi Evie, I hope you're all OK xx 💗
Thankyou so much for sharing this video podcast on "Supported Long Draw".
I find it easier to draft this way than the "Short Forward Draw" .
Now I'm wondering if its because I've only spun Rolags on my eWheels. I have both the Nano 1.1 and the Nano 6.
Thankyou so much for sharing your expertise with us.
Happy Spinning.🐑🐑
Take care and stay safe Fibre Friend
Lots of love Jen 💘 xx 🐑❤❣❣🐏🐏
I recently found you, and now I'm going through various videos, old and new, finding tips. Thank you so much for your great videos easy to understand instructions and explanations. You're a gem! ❤
I'd love to see a video of this being done on a drop spindle please
Great job. I really like your hair short.
I love those colors!
That yarn is so nice xxx
Thank you! I have polymer clay at home and will try to a supported spindle! My first weekend after I learned to spinn I made a bottom spindle in the clay I had!
It is heavy, but I like it somehow!
I love watching your old videos about spinning! Question for you: are all yarns that are spun from rolags considered a woolen yarn? Also, do you prefer spinning with a double treadle or single treadle wheel?
Muchas gracias! Muy útil tu explicación! Saludos desde Argentina!
i love your videos! panic free instructions, you make things look doable.
THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO! I just started long draw spinning after creating some "fauxlags" from some recycled yarn scrap roving. I definitely don't think I'm adding enough twist since my yarn is falling apart as I'm spinning! (That and I stopped for the night after having it fray apart and suck onto my bobbin...now today I can't find the end! What I thought was the end was actually a break I made while searching...ARGH) So more experimenting is needed, I guess. I mean practice. Yeah. Practice, not experimenting lol
Could you do a video about troubleshooting long draw? Or doing the cabled ply? That would be lovely if you could. Thank you again!
Yes, I will have more long draw coming up in the next couple months. My best suggestion if your yarn is falling apart is to add more twist so I think you will get it! Just keep spinning! ❤
Love your yarn :-) xx
Thank you so much!!!
Would love to see some of your finished projects 😀
I am trying to wear more of my finished items in my videos. I am also working on finishing more sweaters this year, so stay tuned! 💜
JillianEve please make reference to them, it’s not showing off it gives inspiration to all us newby spinners x
Thank you so much for this As I'm gonna give it a go but not sure my wheel with how quick it spins would cope with this but defo when I get a new one with brake and things lol I will defo try this thank you so much again xcxx
You could make a cowl or snood xx
hi im a new sub ive popped over from sadie this was so helpful im starting my spin adventure soon thank you
Hi I saw you over there! Sadie is wonderful, i love her channel! Welcome, we have fun over here too! 😀💖🐏🧶
@@JillianEve thank you I've learn loads can't wait to get my wheel and start u both have been awesome xxx
What is the longest fibre that can be successfully carded into a rolag? I have some Corriedale top that I would like to make into a woollen prep.
I would say 2 and a half inch as I've struggled with longer but I suppose it depends on your skills I'm new to it all so you could maybe do longer staple length x
Sadie is right that the 2 1/2 to 3 inch staple length is supposed to be the carding sweet spot. There are some other things that can make a difference too. If you roll your rolags up very tight, the longer stapled fibers will mess them up as they draft out, but if you leave the rolag lofty and with a wider diameter, you can use longer stapled fibers. It can also depend on the tpi of your hand cards. I think 4 inches (10 cm) was about the longest staple I have managed to card well. Practice and experience can also make a difference so maybe I just need more practice! :)
thanks for the explanation. I'm still struggling with the twist I'm afraid. (I'm to scared at the moment for plying... because I got so many parts with very thin yarn and/or to much twist or not enough twist, I'm afraid.)
But I have one question: Sometimes my yarn feels like gum when I draft back. Is that to much twist, not enough twist or what is it?
It might be the feeling of superwash maybe?
Can I spin woolen yarn from roving?
I am a total beginner but wanted to know if "woolen" is similar to a lettlopi type yarn?
Does the fibers have to be longer to use long draw?
I may be wrong but my impression is No. See, for example, Evie's answer to @sharonwaddell2548's question.
Again, as I understand it, cotton is generally spun with a long draw technique and cotton generally has a very short staple.